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* Pig Out Day Courses with Frank Krawczyk.

Frank, pictured above, one of Ireland’s best-known salami and sausage makers, will share the secrets of his art during a one-day demonstration using every single part of a pig to produce a huge range of pork delicacies. Courses will be held on November 11 and 25, enquiries to Frank Krawczyk, Derreenatra, Schull, Co Cork, Telephone [phone], email: [e-mail]

* Glebe Brethan, an artisan gruyere-type cheese made from Montbeliarde cow’s milk has won a gold medal and a major category award for best new cheese at the recent prestigious British Cheese Awards. Glebe Brethan is made on the Tiernan family farm in Dunleer, Co Louth. Telephone Mairéad or David Tiernan 041-6851157 [e-mail]

* The first Soil Association Food Festival to be held in Scotland is taking place in Glasgow on November 4 and 5. It promises to showcase the best in organic products in the run-up to the busy Christmas period. With Scotland accounting for over 50% of organically managed land in Britain, there will be plenty of tasty organic food and drink on offer, as well as talks, tastings and much more. WhyOrganic ([e-mail])