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<p>Joe McNamee: "Confectionery ‘chocolate’ smells vaguely of cocoa and vanilla (often artificial), whereas single origin real chocolate can inspire olfactory orgasms, a deep and intense cocoa aroma, often with notes of red and black fruits and even citrus."</p>

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Joe McNamee: Your Valentine's chocolate could be confectionery — here's how to tell the difference

In Ireland and Britain, most of what we call ‘chocolate’ is no more than confectionery, sweetened chocolate-flavoured treats

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Menu: Learn traditional fish techniques in masterclasses at The Keep in West Cork

<p> The Liberty Grill meal kit (Picture: Joe McNamee)</p>

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Restaurant review: Well done to Liberty Grill's meal kit

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The Menu: Picture-perfect cocktails thanks to an expert

Want to give local this Christmas? Joe McNamee rounds up the the country's very best food produce

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Want to give local this Christmas? Joe McNamee rounds up the the country's very best food produce

The Menu: All the latest in food news with Joe McNamee

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The Menu: All the latest in food news with Joe McNamee

The Menu: What's big for food in the week ahead?

The Menu: What's big for food in the week ahead?

Food news with Joe McNamee

Sat, 21 Apr, 2018

The Menu: Food news with Joe McNamee

The Menu: Food news with Joe McNamee

TouRRoir (April 23/24) is this year hosted by Good Food Ireland and the Galway-based event, a cross-sector global forum on Food Tourism & Culture, will coincide with Galway’s designation as European Region of Gastronomy.

Sat, 07 Apr, 2018

The Menu: Food news with Joe McNamee

The Menu: Food news with Joe McNamee

Joe McNameebrings you the latest news from the Irish food world.

Sat, 13 Jan, 2018

The Menu: The Munchies 2017 - Part II

The Menu: The Munchies 2017 - Part II

Welcome to Part II of The Munchies 2017, in which The Menu salutes some of the heroes and achievements of the culinary calendar.

Sat, 30 Dec, 2017

The Menu: Food news with Joe McNamee

The Menu: Food news with Joe McNamee

Here’s what’s going on in the world of Irish food...

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

Restaurant review: Chapters Restaurant at Schull Harbour Hotel

Restaurant review: Chapters Restaurant at Schull Harbour Hotel

Several years ago, I stumbled across a copy of the first Bridgestone Guide, published in 1992.

Sat, 19 Aug, 2017

The Menu: Food news with Joe McNamee

The Menu: Food news with Joe McNamee

We are heading into that time of the year most dreaded by the doughty Neidín when the Autumn festival season takes flight and he once more bears the burden that is his mighty master around the nation’s highways and byways.

Sat, 19 Aug, 2017

Food capital: Joe McNamee rates Cork’s top restaurants

Food capital: Joe McNamee rates Cork’s top restaurants

Is Cork still the culinary capital? Joe McNamee has his say – and profiles the restaurants that are doing it right.

Sat, 11 Mar, 2017

The menu: Wild & Slow 2016, Great Food & Drinks Quiz and Fiona Uyema

The menu: Wild & Slow 2016, Great Food & Drinks Quiz and Fiona Uyema

A TASTE OF JAPAN

Sat, 05 Nov, 2016

The Menu: Bringing doughnuts to the nation

The Menu: Bringing doughnuts to the nation

In the dark days of January, The Menu is often tempted to take the ursine option and opt for a bear-like hibernation until the Irish culinary calendar begins to once more throw up attractive options. 

Sat, 09 Jan, 2016

How to make your Christmas table setting shine

How to make your Christmas table setting shine

Joe McNamee gets expert advice on how to make your Christmas table setting shine. Plus, he rounds up tips from the top chefs.

Sat, 12 Dec, 2015

$The alternative Christmas dinner - with a fraction of the heartache$

The alternative Christmas dinner - with a fraction of the heartache

Joe McNamee ditches the big bird and the pig and considers some other dishes you can consider putting on the plate for your nearest and dearest this Yuletide.   

Sat, 12 Dec, 2015

Food columnist Joe McNamee is back with his annual foodie awards

Food columnist Joe McNamee is back with his annual foodie awards

Read on for the best in fine dining and street food, from where to get the best burgers to where to bring the family...

Sat, 27 Jun, 2015

VIDEO: Cook dinner for four people for under €10, with Joe McNamee

VIDEO: Cook dinner for four people for under €10, with Joe McNamee

Does today mark the last day before pay day? Whether you get paid on the last Friday of every month or every Friday, funds could be low today. But fear not, Joe McNamee will teach you how to eat like kings on a budget.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2015