From New York to London butchery classes are over subscribed – most recently a two day butchery course organised by Teagaśc at Ashtown also had a waiting list. It illustrates the exciting and fundamental changes at grass roots level and the craving for real [...]

RecipesClaire Ptak’s Chocolate Whoopie with Fluffy Marshmallow FillingFluffy Marshmallow FillingLemon Curd CreamFoolproof Food Chocolate Buttercream IcingIt’s just possible that Whoopie Pies may be the ‘next cupcake’- ‘Homey’ to look at, totally scrumptious to eat but mercifully less luscious icing than a cupcake – so what are they? Well let’s ask the experts – According to [...]

Ireland’s future is unquestionably in food production. At long last we are recognising the fact that Ireland is in an enviable position in terms of natural resources – we are an island nation on the [...]

The big challenge for many a busy mum and dad nowadays is to feed the family with wholesome nourishing food on a diminishing budget. Of course it is possible, but it takes more time, energy and determination to ferret out fresh local food in season. Vegetables are by far the most important food group yet [...]