Food

O’Crualaoi’s have been specialising in barbecue products for generations. They have won many awards for their marinated meats and steak burgers and the delicatessen shops have been awarded with Bridgestone Best in Ireland awards.
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The Red Store Bar and Restaurant in Youghal are embracing local food producers by hosting a number of themed meal nights in their newly refurbished restaurant. The first night takes place on Saturday 26 May and it will feature food from producers in nearby areas of both County Cork and West Waterford.
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After last year’s inaugural National Chowder Cook-Off, the competition returns to Kinsale once more. It takes place on Sunday 27 May, in a bid to find Ireland’s top chowder chef. The National Chowder Cook-Off will see 32 top professional restaurant chefs, or those producing popular commercial chowders, representing each county in the country, compete for the coveted title of National Chowder Champion, in the grounds of Acton’s Hotel from 2-4pm.
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This is a simplified version of a traditional Moroccan tagine. Tastes great with either beef or lamb and serves four. Ingredients: 1 kg well trimmed shoulder/chuck beef or shoulder of lamb, cubed 1 tablesp.
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I don’t suppose I consume more than one or two bloody marys in any given year but a good one is a joy forever, and more of a meal – or at least, a starter – than a drink.   As a cocktail, the bloody mary’s history is shrouded in mystery but it seems to have originated in the United States between the wars, more than likely in New York.
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If you fancy experimenting with chicken and adding some new flavours to create something different then this is an ideal dish that has a zesty bite to it, won't leave you slaving at the stove for hours and is full of flavour.
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  There’s nothing quite like picking your first tomato. When I was a teenager I used to go into the greenhouse at home armed with a salt shaker, pluck a ripe tomato, lick the skin so that the salt would stick and then take a great big, juicy, messy bite.
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A meeting of minds between local restaurateurs, food producers and guest house owners has resulted in the launch of the Bandon Food Trail Map which is set to promote the area as a food destination. "We're basically filling in a niche as there's nothing to promote businesses like ourselves in this area and by coming together and producing this trail map we now have the means to promote ourselves and local produce," said Shannen Deane, owner of the Diva Boutique Bakery in Ballinspittle.
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I am probably one of the few people in the country to have a spurtle. Now that may sound like an expression of mild outrage (“he has an occasional spurtle about the state of the health services”) but in fact, it’s a small wooden implement for stirring your porridge as it cooks.
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This is the kind of pasta dish that is perfect for when there’s nothing much left in the fridge. It is very easy to prepare, and great served with a lightly dressed rocket salad. If you haven’t got passata, simply replace with a can of chopped tomatoes.
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Four nights, four chefs and four completely different dining experiences. This is what the diners at Cronin's Pub got over the winter as the popular bar and restaurant held its second Celebrity Chef series.
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A lot of people think that wild food on menus started with Noma, the Scandinavian establishment which was named as Best Restaurant in the World (a concept which is just as daft as the best song in the world or the best shoe in the world).
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Moroccan Style Braised Lamb Shank This is a refreshing take on our traditional lamb shanks and this North African twist is simply divine to eat and relatively simple to cook. While the cooking time does take longer, it's certainly worth the wait for the final result which is mouth-watering.
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Foodies, eat your heart out! Springfort Hall Country House Hotel is hosting a seven Course Tasting Night next Saturday, 12 May. The price of the evening is €65 per person and this evening promises to be the perfect event for all food lovers in Cork.
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