Vogue named 2026 as the year of the cabbage but this nutritional and delicious leafy green has always been popular in Ireland. Cherie Denham, author of The Irish Kitchen, talks to Caroline Hennessy about the uses of cabbage, from traditional to new Irish cooking

With a farming background and married to a butcher, why did Helena Ní Chonchúir give up meat for a month for RTÉ programme Slán go Feoil? She talks to Caroline Hennessy about the experience.

TDs and senators further suggested that the hot school meals programme be rolled out to secondary schools

Start with your diet to add a little sunshine and lightness to your life

What foods are best to enlist, and which are best to avoid when waging war on high cholesterol?

A healthy non-smoker in her mid-30s, Dr Aisling Farrell was surprised to learn she had elevated cholesterol levels. The result prompted her to review her lifestyle and make critical changes

We’re advised to consume foods rich in protein to keep us fuller for longer and build muscle. But how high should our intake be, and can we get too much of a good thing?

Local and seasonal are the ingredients for success in Scéal: Seasonal Recipes and Stories from a Modern Irish Bakery by Charlotte Leonard-Kane and Shane Palmer

Most people enjoy the extra texture (and a fractional amount of fibre) that shredded peel gives, along with depth of flavour, and a hint of bitterness that begs to be mollified by thick butter on hot toast. 

Brunchtime darling avocado toast is going through a rocky time due to the fruit's concerning environmental and social impact. We check out the alternatives 

Spreadables are less wasteful than hunks of hard butter dragged across bread, often tearing the crumb in the process

Gut health is now recognised as vital to our physical and mental health, and by harnessing the benefits of fermentation, Tim Spector encourages us to take control of it at home

In her new book, ‘The Unprocessed Plate’, nutritionist and podcast host Rhiannon Lambert shows us how to swap UPFs for healthier eating habits