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<p>Hot School Meals: Michelle Darmody and Jolene Cox examine nutrition, food waste and what needs to change.</p>

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Hot School Meals Programme: Are children getting the food they need?

Michelle Darmody and Jolene Cox examine the Hot School Meals Programme’s nutritional problems and look at alternatives from Ireland and abroad

<p>Paul Hollywood has described his new Bake Off co-judge Nigella Lawson as being “warmer” to the contestants than Mary Berry. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA</p>

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Nigella Lawson ‘warmer’ to Bake Off contestants than Mary Berry, says Paul Hollywood

<p>Minna Murphy and her son Ronan pack freshly harvested vegetables in the sorting room at Our Farm at Bushy Park near Kildinan in East Cork. Pictures: Chani Anderson</p>

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Going Dutch: Meet the Cork volunteer farmers growing their own 'gorgeous' organic vegetables

FSAI recalls four ready-made meals due to possible Listeria presence

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FSAI recalls four ready-made meals due to possible Listeria presence

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‘Supersized’ El Niño puts planet in ‘uncharted waters’ as extreme weather risks grow

50 years on, how a Cork couple became the big cheese of farming

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50 years on, how a Cork couple became the big cheese of farming

Empty shelves in a grocery store, Hoarding food

John Gibbons: Ireland needs an emergency food stockpile

Climate change and supply chain threats to our import-dependent food system should impel us to stockpile food — just as we do with oil

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Life Hack: Five top back-to-school lunchbox tips from a chef — and one viral recipe

Life Hack: Five top back-to-school lunchbox tips from a chef — and one viral recipe

Lou Robbie shares her top tips for packing the perfect lunchbox

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

In pictures: Inside St Fin Barre’s Cathedral as it hosts its first-ever food event for Cork on a Fork

In pictures: Inside St Fin Barre’s Cathedral as it hosts its first-ever food event for Cork on a Fork

Passers-by could be forgiven for thinking there was a wedding at the iconic Cork cathedral on Thursday. But it was actually an intimate supper masterminded by two Michelin-starred chefs

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Cork on a Fork long table diners enjoy solar eclipse and extraordinary menu on MacCurtain St

Cork on a Fork long table diners enjoy solar eclipse and extraordinary menu on MacCurtain St

Extraordinary food offering bring gazes firmly back to Earth as almost 500 dine at flagship al fresco dining event

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

From Goldie Chapel to Elizabeth Fort: Cork on a Fork opens the doors to unique city venues

From Goldie Chapel to Elizabeth Fort: Cork on a Fork opens the doors to unique city venues

From cathedral suppers and chapel feasts to farm dinners and long tables, this year's Cork on a Fork is transforming the city's most iconic spaces into unforgettable dining experiences, writes Deirdre McArdle

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Flahavan's workers to vote on possible strike action

Flahavan's workers to vote on possible strike action

Workers at the Waterford porridge oats and granola producer voted unanimously at an EGM to ballot for industrial action

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Over 40 items recalled from Dunnes and SuperValu over salmonella risk

Over 40 items recalled from Dunnes and SuperValu over salmonella risk

Baxter & Greene salad and pre-packed products, along with SuperValu and Gem sesame seed products among those recalled

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Bringing home the bacon: Cork farmer to host three events as part of Cork on a Fork festival

Bringing home the bacon: Cork farmer to host three events as part of Cork on a Fork festival

The Twomey family of Glenbrook Farm is set to host three highly anticipated events for Cork's food festival

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Mediterranean salad with arugula (rocket, roquette, rucola or arugula)

Growing numbers reporting unhealthy obsession with 'clean' eating

Bodywhys says increasing numbers of people are identifying with orthorexia nervosa, a condition marked by an unhealthy obsession with the perceived purity and healthiness of food

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Greencore chief Dalton Philips says food giant 'has never been stronger'

Greencore chief Dalton Philips says food giant 'has never been stronger'

Greencore issued a trading update on Wednesday with full year profits forecast to be in the range of €274m to €283m

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Air fryer homemade grilled potatoes

Failing to clean air fryers properly highlighted as a key hazard

While some 60,000 air fryers were recalled due to safety concerns last year, the CCPC says people also need to know about safe ways to use and clean their air fryers

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Unhealthy products. food bad for figure, skin, heart and teeth.

Ultra-processed food linked to quarter of heart disease cases and deaths

Some experts criticised the study, saying there was a lack of evidence to show UPFs increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Aishling Moore: How to turn tinned tuna into tasty snacks

Aishling Moore: How to turn tinned tuna into tasty snacks

At Goldie, our best-selling snack is our Taiwanese fried fish nuggets. It makes the best use of any trim from each species, especially the likes of monkfish and hake.

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Where to eat outdoors in Munster: 24 top spots from hidden courtyards to seaside terraces

Where to eat outdoors in Munster: 24 top spots from hidden courtyards to seaside terraces

From hidden courtyards to seaside terraces, these standout Munster venues combine exceptional food with spectacular settings

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

New fast-food outlets don't 'create' jobs — they put extra pressure on our communities

S New fast-food outlets don't 'create' jobs — they put extra pressure on our communities

The fast-food model delivers handsome profits to shareholders. But, far from creating jobs, each new opening puts further pressure on our communities and businesses, writes RICHARD JACOB

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Fears for future of Cork City's Black Market, with some traders closing in August

S Fears for future of Cork City's Black Market, with some traders closing in August

Market does not currently have necessary fire safety certification

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Vat cut for hospitality sector unlikely to be passed on to consumers

Vat cut for hospitality sector unlikely to be passed on to consumers

Simon Harris also defended the Vat cut applying to multinational franchises

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Eunice Power: How to make my lemon butter spaghetti, and a recipe for warm chicken salad

Eunice Power: How to make my lemon butter spaghetti, and a recipe for warm chicken salad

New Irish Examiner columnist Eunice Power shares simple seasonal recipes designed to inspire confidence, creativity and everyday home cooking.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

Happy friends eating vegetarian food and drinking red wine - Vegan family dining fresh vegetables in farmhouse

Hospitality closures down 26% this year ahead of this week's Vat cut

But PwC warns that businesses are still struggling to cope with the cost of energy, transport, and wages

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

Aishling Moore: This monkfish skewers recipe should be added to your barbecue menu

Aishling Moore: This monkfish skewers recipe should be added to your barbecue menu

Seafood often gets overlooked when barbecue season begins, which is such a shame as it’s so well suited to being cooked over a high heat and kissed with the scent of wood or charcoal smoke

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026

Traditional french pie. Quiche lorraine on kitchen table.

Michelle Darmody: How to make a Quiche Lorraine

In the traditional recipe, the filling is simply made of eggs and cream with crispy bacon lardons. Cheese has been added in more recent decades. I use a French cheese in keeping with the recipe’s history, but you can use a different one if you prefer

Sat, 27 Jun, 2026

Joe McNamee: Practical cooking is not taught in schools and it’s a shame

Joe McNamee: Practical cooking is not taught in schools and it’s a shame

Who’s going to teach those next-generation cooks?

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

New eatery for Cork City as restaurant chain to open at redeveloped Finn's Corner

New eatery for Cork City as restaurant chain to open at redeveloped Finn's Corner

Andhra Bhavan to open fifth outlet in the Grand Parade building named for the Finn family, who traded there for four generations

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

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Dr Catherine Conlon: Obesity is declining in France, Italy and Portugal. Could Ireland be next?

Amid the many bad public health news stories, here's some good news: Ireland's Department of Health has signalled it is ready to challenge the global giants that promote unhealthy food

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

West Cork food favourite The Stuffed Olive to close in September

West Cork food favourite The Stuffed Olive to close in September

Trish Messom to hang up apron after 55 years in hospitality

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Mounjaro price increase

Weight-loss drug users save hundreds on food as uptake triples

British households using drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic are spending £418 (€485) less on food per year on average – survey

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

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

Cafe menu restaurant brochure. Food design template

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

Listen | Fri, 29 May, 2026

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

Restaurant Chestnut

'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

Waiting Room

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