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Aishling Moore: This baked cod is perfect for beginners

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Darina Allen: The importance of blood to Irish food staples

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Joe McNamee: Failing to maximise the potential of seaweed

Michelle Darmody

Michelle Darmody: How to bake tart and sweet apple muffins

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I attended a chocolate tasting with a Swiss master chocolatier — here's what I learned

I attended a chocolate tasting with a Swiss master chocolatier — here's what I learned

A Lindt tasting event as part of Cork on a Fork at the end of summer combined cocoa and acid flavours and brought people together, showing how a love of chocolate can connect us, says Breda Graham

Aishling Moore: This baked cod is perfect for beginners

Aishling Moore: This baked cod is perfect for beginners

Woman customer looking at a rack of wine in supermarket

Wine with Leslie: €10 wine never tasted so good — The best supermarket wines for just a tenner

Full frame image of nonstick frying pan containing slices of cooked black pudding (blood sausage) with sprig of rosemary, elevat

Darina Allen: The importance of blood to Irish food staples

Yotam Ottolenghi: 'I don’t think food should be used as a tool of war'

Yotam Ottolenghi: 'I don’t think food should be used as a tool of war'

From tahini and sumac to his famous colourful salads, Yotam Ottolenghi has transformed the way many of us eat at home. As he prepares to publish his 12th cookbook, he tells Jordan Mooney why his focus has shifted to keeping things simpler

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Close-Up View of Person Swirling Red Wine in Cellar Atmosphere

Wine with Leslie: Spanish wines are the best value — here are three I recommend

Spain is a region not only of strong value, but also a diverse range of quality wines

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Restaurant review: Monty’s new wine bar has a legendary wine list and sophisticated atmosphere

S Restaurant review: Monty’s new wine bar has a legendary wine list and sophisticated atmosphere

It is early days for Monty’s Wine Bar but I already love its points of difference, I can see it fitting brilliantly into Dublin’s wine bar scene.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Wine bootles from cellar in selective focus

Wine with Leslie: Three delightful wine recommendations — including one from Ridley Scott's estate

Ridley Scott’s new film, The Dog Stars, is out now and his wines are also now available

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

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

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

When their cow was producing too much milk in 1976, Veronica and Norman Steele made a life-changing decision, says Robert Hume

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Darina Allen: I've got a glut of courgettes - here are three tasty recipes I've been making

Darina Allen: I've got a glut of courgettes - here are three tasty recipes I've been making

It’s either a feast or a famine when you plant courgettes

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Restaurant review: West Cork's Harnen delights after passing of Pilgrim’s

S Restaurant review: West Cork's Harnen delights after passing of Pilgrim’s

My next trip to Harnen will happen very soon and we plan on popping open a bottle and letting lunch linger right through until closing time.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Summer Rosé

Wine with Leslie: Who says rosé is just for summer? Here are three worth drinking year round

Rosé sales have soared in Ireland this summer

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Five lunch box-friendly recipes for back-to-school season

Five lunch box-friendly recipes for back-to-school season

From scones to salads and puff pastry bites

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Popular Killarney cocktail and whiskey bar named 2026 Bar of the Year

Popular Killarney cocktail and whiskey bar named 2026 Bar of the Year

The Square Bar of the Year 2026 Awards took place at the Clayton Hotel on Burlington Road, Dublin, on Monday, August 24

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Restaurant Chestnut

Restaurant Chestnut owners reveal why they are closing the Michelin-starred West Cork restaurant

Rob Krawczyk and Elaine Fleming reflect on Chestnut’s extraordinary rise, Michelin success, Covid challenges and decision to close

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Tasting of brut and demi-sec white champagne sparkling wine from special flute glasses with Champagne vineyards on background ne

Wine with Leslie: Stick to whites while sun shines

Nivole Moscato d’Asti is a gloriously scented and lightly sweet sparkling wine from around the town of Asti. At just 5% alcohol I could happily finish my glass rather than spit it out as I did the reds.

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Restaurant review: Ómós has a bold, visionary concept that is brilliantly executed

S Restaurant review: Ómós has a bold, visionary concept that is brilliantly executed

The tasting menu (the only option) costs €175 per person, which is not cheap but is comparable to what you would pay for a similar meal in many of our fine dining restaurants

Fri, 21 Aug, 2026

Is your surname on a Tayto packet? What you need to know about the limited-edition crisps

Is your surname on a Tayto packet? What you need to know about the limited-edition crisps

Tayto has released limited-edition packets of crisps featuring 12 popular Irish surnames

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

Cork teenager among finalists of a national brown bread baking competition

Cork teenager among finalists of a national brown bread baking competition

15-year-old Lucy Tate from Youghal is one of eight finalists who will battle it out in the final stage of the National Junior Brown Bread Baking Competition at the National Ploughing Championships in September

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

In pictures: Plenty to bring to the table on Pembroke Street for Cork on a Fork

In pictures: Plenty to bring to the table on Pembroke Street for Cork on a Fork

90 diners gathered on Pembroke Street on Sunday afternoon for the first dining experience of its kind on the street

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

In pictures: A once-in-a-lifetime meal from top Cork chefs at Goldie Chapel

In pictures: A once-in-a-lifetime meal from top Cork chefs at Goldie Chapel

The chef collaboration at Goldie Chapel saw Aishling Moore from Goldie, Michelin-starred chef Rob Krawczyk of Chestnut and Eric Nolan of Good Day Deli work together on a special menu for Cork on a Fork Festival

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

In pictures: Conversations flow at alcohol-free mixer at Marina Market for Cork on a Fork

In pictures: Conversations flow at alcohol-free mixer at Marina Market for Cork on a Fork

Sharing platters doubled down on the buzz and the banter, with new friends made, promises of follow-on meetups, and contact details exchanged.

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

Joe McNamee: Nothing tastes better than a meal shared

Joe McNamee: Nothing tastes better than a meal shared

My favourite food seasoning is people. Eating with others always makes food more enjoyable.

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

Restaurant review: Kelly's is a nostalgic taste of fast fading delights in Cork

S Restaurant review: Kelly's is a nostalgic taste of fast fading delights in Cork

Entering Kelly's made me step back in time. One minute I was strolling through sun-blasted and cosmopolitan 21st-century Cork city, the next minute I was in an upstairs restaurant I last visited a full half-century ago

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Tasting of red, white, and rosé wine, at your terroir

Wine with Leslie: European wine growers are being hit by drought

The fires in South West France near Bordeaux have garnered a lot of headlines but the real problem facing Bordeaux vignerons is drought.

Fri, 14 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

Man Pouring Tea for Young Girl and Woman during Outdoor Gathering

Five hacks for making the perfect cup of tea

We can be very particular about our daily cuppa... five huge fans of a brew share their top tips to mark Afternoon Tea Week with Filomena Kaguako

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Restaurant review: Is Dublin’s trendiest viral sandwich worth queuing for?

S Restaurant review: Is Dublin’s trendiest viral sandwich worth queuing for?

Does Morso’s most Instagrammed sandwich live up to the hype?

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

happy friends drinking red wine at christmas party

Wine with Leslie: Underrated wines and cuisines from the Abruzzo and Marche regions of Italy

I cannot recommend Abruzzo and Marche highly enough, not just the underrated wines but also the cuisine

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Restaurant review: Catch of the Day flounders where Lennox's flourished

S Restaurant review: Catch of the Day flounders where Lennox's flourished

I will be handing out no merit badges here. Maybe Lennox’s wasn’t so bad after all.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Restaurant review: Marina Market's Street Frites is love at first bite

S Restaurant review: Marina Market's Street Frites is love at first bite

I rock up, readymade scepticism to hand, doubting they will come any way close to those I had tried in Brussels. I am wrong.

Sat, 01 Aug, 2026

Close up of young couple toasting with glasses of red wine at restaurant

Wine with Leslie: Spain is my favourite destination for food and wine

The three wines below are from three brilliant wine regions, Rias-Baixas/Galicia, Rioja and Priorat.

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Restaurant review: Mongoose should be top of your list for great value dining

S Restaurant review: Mongoose should be top of your list for great value dining

Mongoose is a gem — I can’t wait to return

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

White wine on a rustic bench overlooking a lake at sunset

Wine with Leslie: The wines of Southern Italy are particularly suited to warm weather

I feature three fine examples below, a fiano, grillo, and falanghina

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Will you find the Golden Ticket? Viral chocolatier to open third Irish store in Cork

Will you find the Golden Ticket? Viral chocolatier to open third Irish store in Cork

Sugar Plum Sweetery became a viral sensation during the country’s Dubai chocolate craze early last year, and has since been much-loved among chocolate lovers

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Restaurant review: Sandwiches and cakes are a quiet triumph at this West Cork deli

S Restaurant review: Sandwiches and cakes are a quiet triumph at this West Cork deli

The owners bring experience and passion to The Pike Deli in Clonakilty

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Restaurant review: Uncle's Deli has a great concept but falls behind its English Market peers

S Restaurant review: Uncle's Deli has a great concept but falls behind its English Market peers

The recently opened English Market restaurant was possibly over-concerned with nailing a US-style concept rather than nailing a really good sandwich.

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Low Carb Salmon Filet with Lemon Slices on a Fiery Grill

MasterChef finalist Mark O'Brien: Here are my fish and veg options for summer barbeques

Dubliner Mark O’Brien, a finalist on ‘MasterChef: The Professionals’ 2026, shares his ideas for fish and vegetable barbecue options that will bring big flavour to your outdoor table

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Wine being poured into glass

Wine with Leslie: Chilled supermarket wines to protect your wallet this summer

I have to admit that supermarkets have the edge on pricing and certainly on branding

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Eunice Power: Going for a picnic while it's sunny? Try my tasty recipes for an outdoor feast

Eunice Power: Going for a picnic while it's sunny? Try my tasty recipes for an outdoor feast

Eunice Power reflects on family traditions, post-swim feasts and why sharing simple food outdoors never goes out of style

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Restaurant review: Sano Pizza's remarkably good value bucks the trend of expensive city dining

S Restaurant review: Sano Pizza's remarkably good value bucks the trend of expensive city dining

A delicious slice of real value in a time when eating in cities like Dublin, Cork, and Galway has become more and more costly

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Elegant Christmas table setting

Wine with Leslie: My trip to Nantes was a gateway to grand Loire

Nantes retains its Celtic feel and the Irish are made feel particularly welcome

Fri, 10 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

Restaurant review: Habibi Grill on Cork's Northside will convert more Corkonians to Syrian food

S Restaurant review: Habibi Grill on Cork's Northside will convert more Corkonians to Syrian food

This delicious, homely fare, is elevated by the sophisticated spicing born of an upbringing in Aleppo

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Top 8: Which of these supermarket pizzas will be love at first bite

Top 8: Which of these supermarket pizzas will be love at first bite

When the days are hot and long, it’s hard to beat pizza for an easy meal. It’s light, packed with flavour and delivers the saltiness we crave.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

barbecue pork loin salad and red whine garden party

Wine with Leslie: Three wines and a bourbon to pair with a summer barbeque

My first tip is to serve red wine a little cool when accompanying a barbeque

Fri, 03 Jul, 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

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