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<p>Joe McNamee: "In most regions, whites have improved remarkably, even much-maligned Frascati can be drinkable nowadays, made with Greco or Malvasia rather than Trebbiano."</p>

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Wine with Leslie: Three of my favourite Italian white wines and why

I’ll definitely feature white Rhônes and Riojas soon, but this week I’m focusing on Italian whites with three of my favourites

Aishling Moore: How to make a puff pastry fish pie that the whole family will love

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Joe McNamee: It's time for the Irish state to take food security seriously

Aishling Moore: This restaurant favourite is deceptively simple to make at home

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Michelle Darmody: How to make Mother’s Day florentines

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Darina Allen: Three recipes for an Indian-inspired brunch

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Wine with Leslie: Three wines from Romania — one of Europe’s oldest and best value producers

Romania has made wine for over 6,000 years and still cultivates lots of indigenous grapes (e.g. fetească neagră, fetească regală) as well as imported noble ones

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

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Michelle Darmody: How to make homemade bagels

This bagel recipe is one for a lazy afternoon when you have time to knead your dough and let it rise for an hour or so in a warm corner of the house

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

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Wine with Leslie: A legendary blanc de blancs Champagne only released in the very best years

First appearing commercially in 1921, there have only been 45 vintages and we tasted the just-released 2015. Sadly this is not a wine for everyone as it costs over four figures but you could see it as an investment, possibly.

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Chicken bone broth in a glass jar and fresh vegetables

Joe McNamee: Good broth is the magic gold elixir we all need

My Glasgow Granny used to tell me when we’d visit that I was her ‘wee broth of a boy’ even though, a sickly wain, I was more akin to watery gruel

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Aishling Moore: A trip to Vienna inspired this monkfish scampi with tomato and anchovy ketchup

Aishling Moore: A trip to Vienna inspired this monkfish scampi with tomato and anchovy ketchup

In Vienna, my classic schnitzel was an uber-thin escalope of veal, fried crisp and accompanied by a simple potato salad and a wedge of lemon

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Darina Allen: Three recipes to inspire you to leave the city for countryside life

Darina Allen: Three recipes to inspire you to leave the city for countryside life

Chickens, a few goats, a small flock of sheep and lots of vegetables growing, plus an endless string of hard knocks, mistakes and joyful learning

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

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Michelle Darmody: How to make raspberry and rosewater pancakes this Pancake Tuesday

I like the versatility of these pancakes; they can just as easily be used for a savoury meal as well as a sweet

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Older couple toasting each other at romantic dinner

Wine with Leslie: Three bottles of wine I recommend for a Valentine's Day date

Pink has become one of the colours of the day, so, of course, I recommend a food-friendly rosé below as well as a craft pink gin

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Restaurant review: Soulful homeliness and a welcome sense of place in dishes at Spitalfields

S Restaurant review: Soulful homeliness and a welcome sense of place in dishes at Spitalfields

I last reviewed Spitalfields in September 2019, shortly after it opened. Stephen McAllister’s menu arrived fully formed, full of instant classics, most of which are still on the menu today

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Aishling Moore: How to prepare hake with a creamy espelette sauce

Aishling Moore: How to prepare hake with a creamy espelette sauce

Piment d’Espelette is a vibrant red spice, it’s got a fruity sweetness, a subtle smokiness and gentle warming heat

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

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Wine with Leslie: Grenache falls under the radar despite being one of the most planted grapes

Grenache plantings may have reduced a little in recent years but it is still the primary grape in Côtes-du-Rhône, Provence and much of Southern France

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

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Michelle Darmody: How to make a more nutritious version of a Bounty bar

There is no baking involved, just firming up in the fridge

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

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Pizza and pasta celebrated as Italian cooking makes UN cultural heritage list

Foodies have been given another reason to celebrate their pizza, pasta and tiramisu as a UN agency listed Italian cooking as part of the world’s “intangible” cultural heritage.

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Just Eat’s earnings beat estimates after cost controls

Just Eat’s earnings beat estimates after cost controls

Delivery firm have cut their costs and improved operational efficiency

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

Lab-grown burgers and cricket salads ‘could be meal staples by 2054’

Lab-grown burgers and cricket salads ‘could be meal staples by 2054’

Lab-grown burgers and cricket salads could be meal staples by 2054, according to a study.

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

A female milk factory operator with tablet adjusting processing machine during covid 19.

Output from foreign-owned firms falls sharply

CSO data suggests slump in sector dominated by multinationals was partly offset by expansion of Irish-owned food firms

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

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Avocados getting smashed by climate change, report warns

The best growing regions in countries like Burundi, Chile, Peru, Spain, South Africa and Mexico are seeing productivity shrink due to the more volatile conditions

Mon, 13 May, 2024

First look: Greenes Restaurant on MacCurtain Street reopens with fresh look and new menu

First look: Greenes Restaurant on MacCurtain Street reopens with fresh look and new menu

The popular restaurant closed its doors in February in preparation for the work

Thu, 02 May, 2024

Crispy chilli rice with fried egg recipe

Lunch to Go: This crispy chilli rice recipe is ready in 20 minutes and perfect for lunch

Use up extra cooked rice with this tasty recipe

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Popular Cork restaurant Pigalle closes its doors for good

Popular Cork restaurant Pigalle closes its doors for good

Pigalle Kitchen says any vouchers bought for the restaurant recently can be honoured or refunded in full at Tom Barry's next door

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

More than 500,000 people in Gaza are starving, UN report warns

More than 500,000 people in Gaza are starving, UN report warns

More than half a million people in Gaza are starving due to “woefully insufficient” quantities of food entering the territory since Israel’s military responded to Hamas’ October 7 attack, according to a report by the UN and other agencies.

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Africa faces unprecedented food crisis, UN says

Africa faces unprecedented food crisis, UN says

At least three quarters of Africans cannot afford a healthy diet, and a fifth are undernourished due to an “unprecedented food crisis”, United Nations agencies said in a report released with the African Union Commission. The continent’s 1.

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

How to make TV chef Rick Stein's last-minute cheat tiramisu

How to make TV chef Rick Stein's last-minute cheat tiramisu

The popular TV chef chats to Lauren Taylor about his life-saving operation and why it led him to cook more simply

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Donal Skehan's autumn pasta recipe — plus an easy midweek dinner

Donal Skehan's autumn pasta recipe — plus an easy midweek dinner

The Irish chef inherited a love of food from his grandmother and mother, and is now passing it onto his sons

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Tesco CEO Ken Murphy poses for a portrait outside a Tesco store in Britain

Tesco shares rise 4% as it raises full-year profit forecast

Chief executive said he anticipated food inflation would continue to fall in the second half

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Families battle to save their loved ones from eating disorder ARFID

Families battle to save their loved ones from eating disorder ARFID

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder was first recognised as an illness a decade ago and can drastically limit a child's nutritional intake

Sun, 24 Sep, 2023

French chef Michel Roux shares his recipe for a quick seafood tagliolini

French chef Michel Roux shares his recipe for a quick seafood tagliolini

As the iconic London restaurant is set to shut its doors, Michel Roux reflects on how fine dining differs to French home cooking.

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

How to make Jamie Oliver’s five-ingredient recipes from the TV chef's new cookbook

How to make Jamie Oliver’s five-ingredient recipes from the TV chef's new cookbook

The TV chef is back with his newest book. Lauren Taylor finds out what it’s all about and rustles up some dishes

Wed, 06 Sep, 2023

Brussels sprout harvest

Eating vegetables could help ease lung illness – study

Researchers from the Francis Crick Institute examined a protein called the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR), which can be activated by natural molecules in this type of vegetable

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

Cork on a Fork Festival: All of the free events to check out across the city this week

Cork on a Fork Festival: All of the free events to check out across the city this week

Taste your way around the city with a selection of free events taking place as part of this year’s Cork on a Fork Festival

Mon, 14 Aug, 2023

Colm O'Gorman: Feed the whole crew with this harissa and butter-bean shakshuka recipe

Colm O'Gorman: Feed the whole crew with this harissa and butter-bean shakshuka recipe

"This is a gorgeous one-pot dish that is perfect for feeding a crowd..."

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023

EU moves towards latest gene techniques in food production

EU moves towards latest gene techniques in food production

The European Union’s executive commission has thrown its weight behind new food techniques in a bid to help tackle shortages and climate change.

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

How to make chef Maunika Gowardhan's tasty tandoori chicken tikka

How to make chef Maunika Gowardhan's tasty tandoori chicken tikka

Gowardhan explains why India has the best street food, and how she fell in love with food through her grandmother

Wed, 17 May, 2023

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World Cocktail Day: Eight delicious drinks to make at home this weekend

Whether you’re a newbie or a cocktail connoisseur, we've cocktails for everyone

Wed, 10 May, 2023

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Letters to the Editor: Suicide is still a serious problem in Ireland

Darkness Into Light, the flagship fundraiser for Pieta House has developed into a powerful movement, one that sends out a message of hope, compassion, and support to many people.

Fri, 05 May, 2023

Darina Allen's Easter feast: How to make the perfect roast lamb with all the trimmings

Darina Allen's Easter feast: How to make the perfect roast lamb with all the trimmings

Gather round the table this Easter and enjoy your best ever Easter feast, created by Darina Allen

Sun, 09 Apr, 2023

Tomatoes

British supermarkets impose rationing due to vegetable shortages

Though largely self-sufficient in summer, Britain typically imports 95% of tomatoes and 90% of lettuces until March

Tue, 21 Feb, 2023

Families ‘petrified’ by sky-high prices in the run up to Christmas

Families ‘petrified’ by sky-high prices in the run up to Christmas

Caitriona Twomey of Cork Penny Dinners said she was “alarmed by what people are facing this Christmas. People should not be worried about reaching out to us. We’ve heard every story you can possibly hear.”

Mon, 12 Dec, 2022

Midweek meals: Five comfort food favourites for the family to cook in an hour or less

Midweek meals: Five comfort food favourites for the family to cook in an hour or less

Some nourishing favourites to warm bellies this week

Mon, 05 Dec, 2022

Restaurant review: I ate at Gekko in Dublin's newest 'hotspot' Hyde and was not impressed

S Restaurant review: I ate at Gekko in Dublin's newest 'hotspot' Hyde and was not impressed

"Gekko is spacious and seems expensively decorated, but we couldn’t help being reminded of the bar on a mid-priced cruise ship."

Sat, 26 Nov, 2022

Are you buying the Tower 4-litre air fryer on Black Friday? We tested it and here is the review

Are you buying the Tower 4-litre air fryer on Black Friday? We tested it and here is the review

The trusty air fryer seems to be the hottest kitchen appliance of 2022 — but does it live up to the hype?

Thu, 24 Nov, 2022

Top view of fries

Vote here: What is the best chipper in Cork and why?

What chipper makes the best chips? Where is your go-to spot for a breast in a bun? We want to know

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

FSAI warns of dangers of improperly stored meals in response to image of Leo Varadkar's fridge

FSAI warns of dangers of improperly stored meals in response to image of Leo Varadkar's fridge

An image of Tánaiste's fridge, which he himself posted online, has led to discussions about how pre-prepared meals can be safely stored for future use

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

Young friends having fun outdoor clinking red wine glasses - Happy people eating grape and drinking at harvest time in farmhouse

Tourism minister fought to retain 9% hospitality Vat rate

Catherine Martin says she is 'conscious' that the lower rate has been vital to the sector's post-Covid recovery

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