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Joe McNamee: Practical cooking is not taught in schools and it’s a shame
Cully & Sully parent company sees turnover hit €37m
Cully & Sully parent company sees turnover hit €37m
Cully & Sully founders Colum O’Sullivan and Cullen Allen sold their business to Hain Celestial in 2012

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

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Yes to a starter, but be wary of specials: How to order the perfect meal in a restaurant
Restaurant dining is a terrific and expensive treat, so how can you be sure to get the best from every menu? Experts give their 13 best bits of advice to Sarah Phillips, from looking for the strangest dish to going easy on the booze

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Deep fried cheese balls
Darina Allen: Three recipes inspired by ingredients I picked up at Irish farms
Have a look at this Miso Cup, Beetroot, Apple and Smoked Eel recipe

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Strawberry Tart
Michelle Darmody: How to make a delicious no-bake strawberry tart
This recipe can also be used for cheesecakes or chocolate filled tarts

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Aishling Moore: The magic of Irish-grown mushrooms and the key to cooking them perfectly
Aishling Moore: The magic of Irish-grown mushrooms and the key to cooking them perfectly
Aishling Moore's delicious recipe for baked oysters with creamy leek and mushrooms

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

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GIY calls for help to expand 'Grow at school' to help push back against ultra-processed foods
Grow It Yourself wants the Government to pledge €3m to expand the education programme to help improve food literacy for health and wellbeing

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Raspberry danish
Michelle Darmody: How to bake a light and textured raspberry cream puff
Raspberries are the perfect accompaniment to the sweet, soft crème pâtissière and crisp and flaky pastry in this recipe.

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Homemade French Spinach Quiche Tart
Darina Allen: Foraging is a valuable skill — here are three recipes to try with wild ingredients
With the way events in the Middle East are shaping up, I continue to urge everyone to build up resilience and work on enhancing practical life skills

Sat, 30 May, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Is Irish food culture more than chicken fillet rolls?
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Is Irish food culture more than chicken fillet rolls?
Chef and food writer Orla McAndrew discusses Irish food identity, local producers, and changing eating habits

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People think 'Irish food culture' is hot chicken rolls and Taytos — we need to change that
People think 'Irish food culture' is hot chicken rolls and Taytos — we need to change that
A conversation at an awards ceremony in the UK showed me the contrast between how foodies think of Irish food and how it's experienced by most people - super ingredients versus overfeeding and ultra processed junk

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Darina Allen: Three pea dishes to make with this summer's fresh harvest
Darina Allen: Three pea dishes to make with this summer's fresh harvest
From coconut to lobster there is plenty you can do with this staple green 

Sat, 23 May, 2026

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'Our story is rooted in West Cork': Popular Michelin star restaurant announces final dinner season
After eight years of putting Ballydehob on the international dining map, Rob Krawczyk and Elaine Fleming at Restaurant Chestnut have decided to shake things up

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Restaurant review: Oar fails to make a splash — but there's time to right the ship
S Restaurant review: Oar fails to make a splash — but there's time to right the ship
Oar would be a far better restaurant if it could truly embrace simpler cooking of the local larder.

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Carbery acquires US flavours business of Prinova in multimillion euro deal
Carbery acquires US flavours business of Prinova in multimillion euro deal
Carbery Group has acquired the flavours business of US firm Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, the company announced on Wednesday.

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Aishling Moore: Sunshine vibes with this fab fish stew
Aishling Moore: Sunshine vibes with this fab fish stew
Fennel, whether it’s the vegetable, herb or seed, pairs so wonderfully with seafood. Caramelising the wedges like I have here, intensifies the beautiful anise flavour.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

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Food preservative linked to increase in suicides, study finds
The study published in 'BMJ Public Health' stems from a review of 164 cases in Ireland and Britain 

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Joe McNamee: I went on a three-week odyssey to find the best restaurants in Ireland
Joe McNamee: I went on a three-week odyssey to find the best restaurants in Ireland
I went on a three-week odyssey to dine at contenders for our recent and highly successful inaugural Ireland’s 100 Best Places to Eat.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

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'If the amount you eat leaves you physically uncomfortable, you're missing the point of chocolate'
Dietitians advise the best way to enjoy a chocolate Easter egg this weekend is without guilt or shame but with a dollop of moderation

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Darina Allen: Three Indian street food recipes to try at home
Darina Allen: Three Indian street food recipes to try at home
Pilgrims come from far and wide, some over 700km, to worship in this holy place, to give thanks to the Narmada for their life, or to scatter ashes of loved ones in the sacred river

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

Aishling Moore: My recipe for the ultimate comforting chowder
Aishling Moore: My recipe for the ultimate comforting chowder
Seafood chowder is a must-have recipe for any keen, seafood-loving home cook

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Darina Allen: I've found the perfect book for the mammy who loves to feed people
Darina Allen: I've found the perfect book for the mammy who loves to feed people
Orla Drumgoole is a proud Irish mammy who loves to cook, bake, and feed her family and her many friends

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Homemade greek spanakopita pie with organic spinach
Michelle Darmody: How to make the tasty Greek snack Spanakopita
This curled up pastry evokes holiday memories of coming off a hot sunny beach to grab a bite to eat in the dead of the afternoon heat, searching for a small bakery and then a cool section of shade to eat my spinach and feta encased in light, crisp filo pastry

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

WELLBEING Wellbeing Column 6
Gen Z snubbing colleagues to dine alone? Damn right, too!
A growing trend has been observed in France of young workers eschewing eating out with colleagues. But dining solo has its merits, says Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

'We end up giving them to our dogs' — Flood of complaints about quality of hot school meals
'We end up giving them to our dogs' — Flood of complaints about quality of hot school meals
Correspondence from parents seen by the 'Irish Examiner' lays out a litany of complaints from 'out of date meals' to 'incorrect allergen information'

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

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Flirts to clickers, a waitress names her eight types of nightmare diner
Who are the biggest problems for waiting staff? Esme Gordon-Craig names and shames them, including one customer who demanded she pick up her dog’s poo

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

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Teenagers see 11,000 unhealthy food marketing posts a year, says study
Advertisers also acknowledged to researchers that children can be reached through digital marketing, despite existing restrictions that they cannot be targeted explicitly

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

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Life Hack: What are flour mites, are they dangerous, and how to prevent them?
If the very thought of flour mites makes you squirm, read on to find out what to do if you find them in your home

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Drone deliveries in Cork: 'We're the only one that makes money, not Amazon, not Google'
Drone deliveries in Cork: 'We're the only one that makes money, not Amazon, not Google'
Manna founder champions Ireland as a drone delivery leader, launching a Cork pilot while scaling global growth and — uniquely — making a profit on every delivery

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

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Households face gloomy 'vibecession' with food bills expected to remain high
David Looney, a financial advisory director at Alpha Wealth, said the inflation figures for January show that the rising cost of food remains 'stubbornly' high as consumers are feeling the pinch

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Michelin night brings stars, surprises — but no Irish three-star yet
Michelin night brings stars, surprises — but no Irish three-star yet
Irish hopes for a historic Michelin three-star fade, but new stars, service awards and celebrations still light up Dublin

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Two Irish restaurants earn first Michelin stars at Dublin ceremony
Two Irish restaurants earn first Michelin stars at Dublin ceremony
Forest Avenue and The Pullman claimed their first Michelin stars as Ireland hosted the guide’s ceremony for the first time

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Will the Michelin awards herald Ireland’s first Michelin three-starred restaurant?
Will the Michelin awards herald Ireland’s first Michelin three-starred restaurant?
There are now 23 Michelin-starred restaurants in Ireland, five with two stars

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Cork community gardens to be highlighted at national event 
Cork community gardens to be highlighted at national event 
Denise Cahill will tell Safefood event about the work of 25 community food-growing projects in Cork

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Food Safety - Cutting Carrots on Plastic Cutting Board with Food Gloves
Life Hack: What are microplastics and should I swap my plastic chopping board for wood?
Plus, tips on how to clean a wooden chopping board

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

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How a toxin linked to baby formula exposed risks in the global food supply chain
Concerns over a toxin linked to infant formula have exposed vulnerabilities in global food supply chains and recall systems

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Caitríona Redmond: How to fill the ‘hungry gap’ with local food
Caitríona Redmond: How to fill the ‘hungry gap’ with local food
Climate positive dining means eating with the seasons and Irish produce has a lot to offer

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Food poverty does not stop at 12, committee hears amid calls to expand hot meals
Food poverty does not stop at 12, committee hears amid calls to expand hot meals
Educators warn students lose vital nutrition support at secondary level as schools struggle with costs, administration and food waste

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

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There's no such thing as a binary choice on food ethics
Choosing beans over meat is being sold as a simple solution to our ethical woes, but the evidence is rarely so straightforward, writes Orla McAndrew

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

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January in France is not all about resolutions… it’s mostly about cake
While Ireland spends the first weeks of the year attempting to undo the excesses of Christmas, France rings in the New Year with pastry, and lots of it

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

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The biggest dining trends of 2025, from pop-ups and chef collabs to traditional Irish produce
Shorter menus, comfort food, and a ‘vibe-cession’ are some of the factors influencing dining out

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

Sarah Butler: How to make the perfect roast potatoes and slow-cooked ham
Sarah Butler: How to make the perfect roast potatoes and slow-cooked ham
Save these recipes for your Christmas cooking and try to prepare a little ahead of time for a stress-free day without spending all your time in the kitchen

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

'Cork has been our most requested site': Oakberry Açaí opens first Munster store in Cork City
'Cork has been our most requested site': Oakberry Açaí opens first Munster store in Cork City
Located on Oliver Plunkett Street in the city centre, the store will be serving up açaí bowls, signature smoothies, and handcrafted coffees

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Suzanne Harrington: Being veggie was hard work in the '80s — Quay Co-Op was the place to be
Suzanne Harrington: Being veggie was hard work in the '80s — Quay Co-Op was the place to be
I remember the first time going up the stairs of the Quay Co-Op, and seeing all these radical flyers on the walls. Gay rights. Women’s rights. I didn’t know Cork had any gays, or that women had any rights

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

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Parents urged to put safety at top of Santa's list this Christmas
Doctor offers advice about bikes, e-scooters, helmets, and phones for older children — and the risk of choking hazards in toys for toddlers 

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

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