Weekend loves: This week’s must do, see & buy

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Mac’s director of make up artistry Terry Barber is an ambassador for the brand.

So when he tells us that the ‘Amber Times Nine’ palette, launched last year, is the only eye shadow any women needs, you really need to stand up and took notice.

We did — and he’s right. It’s small, compact, and it’ll take you from day to night. €40.

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Seaweed has been hailed the new superfood with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

It’s said to boost the immune system with minerals and vitamins. It’s even been dubbed the new salt substitute.

We thought we thought we could never forgo salt – until we tried the Ground Kelp and Milled Dillisk, made by Sea of Vitality in Dungarvan (winners at the Blas na hÉireann food awards).

Nutritious and best of all, delicious.

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Another year, another Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine.

Officially launching next Thursday, the event takes place on May 20.

The brainchild of brother and sister Darina Allen and Rory O’Connell, this year’s line-up at Ballymaloe is bigger and better than ever before, from Prue Leith to Danielle Nierenberg, president of Food Tank.

Now in its fourth year, it’s firmly established in the foodie and festival calendar.

For ticket information see www.litfest.ie