Monthly Archives: October 2010

A Solo Sicilian Lunch at Syrah, San Vito Lo Capo

Posted on October 29, 2010 by

I have so many posts to write I don’t even know where to start. I’ve yet to write about my lovely trip to the Isle of Wight this summer. There’s so much yet to write about other recent travels to … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy, Travel | 8 Comments

Wild Venison with Wild Blackberry Sauce

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

It’s been a tough week. My Dad is ill in hospital and, while thankfully he’s stabilising now, it was touch and go for a few days. Naturally, I’ve come home to Ireland, and while here have not had many opportunities … Continue reading →

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MacGrath’s Butchers in Lismore & Some Thoughts on Butchery

Posted on October 24, 2010 by

Growing up in Ireland there were many local butchers, there still are. The small area that my grandmother lived in had two, and each of them reared, killed and butchered their own meat. This was common practice, until very recently. … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon at Ballymaloe, Cork

Posted on October 22, 2010 by

Ballymaloe is an Irish institution. Home to three generations of Irish culinary matriarchs, it is the home of the internationally famous Ballymaloe Cookery School and Myrtle, Darina and Rachel Allen. I had the immense pleasure of meeting Darina last week … Continue reading →

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Putting Dungarvan on Ireland’s Food Map: The Tannery Restaurant & Cookery School, Dungarvan, Ireland

Posted on October 19, 2010 by

Paul Flynn’s return to his (and mine) native Dungarvan put a bright pin firmly on the map of Gourmet Ireland when he opened The Tannery 13 years ago, and subsequently the Tannery Cookery School & Townhouse. Award winning (it recently won Best Cookery … Continue reading →

Posted in Ireland, Travel | 8 Comments