"Many studies have shown that adults notice a decline in daily social interactions as they get older. This becomes increasingly more apparent in adults who have retired."

Food writer Joe McNamee offers a personal selection of food-focused destinations, festivals and farmers’ markets sure to excite your tastebuds

Milk-chocolate Easter eggs - a tried-and-tested favourite

"...a concept which incorporates the grapes, the soil, the aspect, the sunshine hours, the rainfall and the people..."

Potato puree inspires a twist on a classic chicken recipe

'Little acts of service add up to keep the household on budget and ticking away - the kids call this ‘adulting’ and goodness it is difficult at times.'

A fresh menu full of seasonal veggies is the spring dining experience we all want

Su Scott talks to Prudence Wade about rediscovering her culture through cooking

If you don't have all your kale devoured after crisping it up in the oven and lightly salting it, here are some more suggestions

The Kinsale restaurant been honoured by the Michelin guide with a Bib Gourmand distinction, which highlights restaurants offering 'great quality, great value cooking'

When the rain is pouring down, you can’t beat a comforting bowl of soup.

From naan pizza to speedy bolognese, take the stress out of family dinners with these recipes

Terre is a standalone restaurant sited in the ‘old house’ conceived with the highly ambitious aim of achieving two Michelin stars at the first time of asking and chef-patron Vincent Crepel is the man charged with doing so

"If cooking isn’t your forte, you could treat your mum to a slap up meal in anything from a ritzy restaurant to the local café."

"For preschool and young primary school children simply washing and patting dry vegetables is a good activity"

"Did you know that hiking can boost your mood, improve your sleep, and reduce your risk of heart disease?"

Whiskey lovers are spolied for choice in this week's Menu

On Saturday evening, Ireland face England in Dublin's sold-out Aviva Stadium. Here's where to eat and drink according to one of the players 

Here are some traditional Irish recipes to try for St Patrick’s Day

No need to lose out on taste or flavour with this meat-free recipe 

The Merry Mill in Co Laois is the only Irish farm growing and milling organic, gluten-free oats. Kevin Scully talks to Caroline Hennessy about producing Irish oats and oat flour that is delicious, nutritious and safe for coeliacs

Just as ‘Irish wine’ sounds unlikely, so I expect does ‘Polish wine’, but in fact Poland has recently developed a small but enthusiastic wine scene

"Plus - this week I am also sharing my method for making perfect air fried chips."

Nourishing food doesn’t have to be complicated. Try these simple yet scrumptious recipes

"This week I have a recipe for mothering buns. Traditionally made by children for their mother, in our house, they require a little supervision so we make these together as a family."

Whether roasted, fried, or made in a stew, you can't go wrong with cauliflower

This tasty soup takes just five minutes to prepare

Beat the chill with these cosy and time-tested recipes

Plus: food tours ar fud na tíre; Mother's Day foodie ideas; smokin' hot BBQ and Raw Lough Honey

Denj Persian Restaurant in Rathgar is hosting their own #CookForIran dinner on March 23 next to celebrate Iranian New Year (Nowruz) and to amplify the voices of Iranian protesters.

As innovative women chefs are break up the boys’ clubs in kitchens across Ireland, Mary Cate Smith asks four culinary leaders about creating a new culture in professional kitchens and what that means to them

"A Marie Rose sauce made with shop-bought mayo and a squeeze of tomato puree or dessertspoon of tomato ketchup - easy for children to make - is delicious with fishcakes."

"If you would like to include vineyard visits in your holiday this year then France is my top recommendation. For a start, it is so easy to get there with ferries from Cork and Rosslare..."

The best-selling food writer and TV host will be sharing "delicious and nutritious recipes" across the supermarket's social platforms each week

Versatile and substantial, mushrooms are perfect for a variety of main-course recipes, like risotto, omelettes, and patata bravas

This spicy sweet potato soup with maple almonds and pecans is a gorgeous lunchtime warmer 

Ditch the takeaway menus and try a healthier alternative with these five tasty dishes

The clientele is a mix of ambling tourists and locals, including some very content family groups and the vibe is most relaxing, dare I say it, even Zen, more so when we are greeted with complimentary green tea.

Plus: a trip to Dublin for a look at Russell Street Bakery

Terri Ann Fox at River Run Ferments & Bakehouse in Co Wicklow runs classes on fermentation that focus on looking local to maximise the use of Irish-grown grains and foods

Going organic isn’t a magic bullet but if a good producer moves to organic viticulture the wines will almost always improve.

The hardy root is heading out of season as we head into March - here are five ways to use up your stock and get a bit of baking in

This soup is rich and wholesome and is best served with a rye cracker or treacle bread

The iconic drink is back in the ownership of the Showering family who hope to make the alcoholic beverage popular among a new generation

Chef Jordan Bailey said he and wife Majken Bech-Bailey "know exactly what we want to do next in Ireland and hope to announce that later in the year"

Give the airfryer a break and try these slow-cooker recipes for dinner this week