We’re currently enjoying Jamie’s Family Christmas on Channel 4. It has some nice recipes and tips on all things Christmas, and some not so Christmas. All of which I thought would be available on the official web site but it seems that only a selection from the show are posted at the moment, HOWEVER what [...]
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Lunch in Paudie’s Bar, The Dingle Bay Hotel
A family trip to Dingle on a misty October Bank Holiday Monday brought us to Paudie’s Bar in the Dingle Bay Hotel for a spot of lunch. We wandered in on spec to find the place buzzing with life. Every table in the rather large bar was busy so the five of us were lucky [...]
CX Oriental Cash & Carry, Cork
I found these guys on Tramore Road Industrial Estate in Cork during the summer and have been meaning to post up some info. If you are every looking for Asian food supplies, and some not so Asian supplies such as wholesale take away pizza boxes, then this is the spot for you.
The pictures can speak [...]
Pour Your Own Pint
The pour your own pint system seems to have been around for some time now but not that widespread and not really publicised by Guinness. I’ve looked on the web for a press release or instructions but all I could find were one or two pubs advertising it, example here. To help solve this terrible [...]
Blasta Restaurant, Newtonmore, Scotland
This week messy-chef goes international and I find myself transported to deepest Scotland and the wee Highland town of Newtonmore. For anybody who hasn’t been to the area is it one of the best kept secrets around, an absolute haven for the outdoor type with walking, skiing, snowboarding, mountain-biking, kayaking, clay pigeon shooting, smoking, drinking [...]
Affligem Blond Ale
While the big brands still take most of the off sales in Ireland there is an ever increasing selection of fringe and specialist beers available on the shelves. Some are distributed independently while the big breweries also run their own lines. As part of their International Beer selection Heineken Ireland (based in Cork) are distributing [...]
Big Chef Takes On Little Chef [Channel 4, Mon 9pm]
Little Chef, the budget conscious roadside eatery, is suffering from lack of business and Channel 4 have an idea to revamp it. A restaurant makeover program where a celebrity chef revamps the menu and gives the punters quality food within a strict budget. We’re familiar with the plot at this stage however Jamie is laid [...]
2007 Georges Duboeuf Fleurie
Time for a quickie wine review, had this a few weeks back and thought it was really nice. The Gamay grape, which accounts for the majority of grape varieties grown in Beaujolais region, gives it a light and very fruity taste. Not a robust red by any means, which I guess is typical of a [...]
Paulaner Alcohol Free (Alkoholfrei) Beer
It’s not often I bother trying alcohol free beer, normally if I am in a cafe or bar and not drinking alcohol it is most likely early morning and a tea or coffee will do fine. However, last week I had the occassion to try Paulaner Alcohol Free or “Paulaner Hefeweissbier Alkoholfrei” to give it [...]
The Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore
Having a birthday on the Saturday of a holiday weekend during the summer means there is always extra impetus for celebrating and I’m glad to report this year was no different. After a glass or two of Champagne and a nice home cooked Cannelloni we headed to The Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore for drinks.
Opened [...]
