Posts Tagged ‘Irish Beef’

Delicious dividends guaranteed with this novel  investment idea. We’re giving Irish investors an alternative to the financial markets by offering them the opportunity to put their money into Beef Bonds! We launching this year’s crop of Beef Bonds which gives investors a return for their money and an investment in something they know and trust. The Beef […]

‘There has long been a shyness, almost a taboo, about butchery. To me it is an art, a craft, something to be celebrated and I want to tell people about it. I find myself marvelling at the animals I rear and the link they provide between us and the land. These gracious, primal animals provide […]

We are delighted to announce that following the successful launch of our first butcher shop in Dublin, at Avoca Monkstown in 2011,we are bringing our craft butchery excellence and expertise to the new Avoca Food Market in Rathcoole. The entire food market will include James Whelan Butchers and a number of new additions to Avoca. […]

I came across The Bowler at an event in the UK earlier this year.  He’s part of the street food movement that’s been growing over the past few years.  He makes gourmet meatballs using meat, fish and vegetables and serving them all from an eye catching grass covered van, affectionately known as the ‘lawn ranger’.  […]

Shin of beef is one of those cuts seldom used in recent times by the average cook.  The deeply flavoursome meat is bound by much connective tissue and when cooked long and slow melts and causes the sauce to become a taste event in itself and that’s before sampling the meat!  If you were a […]

Everyone should have a meat loaf recipe in their repertoire. Served hot with vegetables it makes a great dinner, but cold and sliced it is perfect picnic or buffet food. As it is cooked without any added fat or oil, it’s also a healthy option for the diet conscious. Meat Loaf – Printer Friendly Download […]

I always consider this winter food.  Of course it is delicious at anytime of the year but somehow perfect on a cold, dark and wet evening. Dumplings always add a comforting dimension and are perfect for soaking up the gravy. Beef Stew with Dumplings – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 1 kg/ 2.2 lb  braising steak, […]

When it comes to food and things food related, honesty is important.  I love it when someone introduces me to something I’ve never heard of before; a new method of cooking, an interesting ingredient or a great recipe.  Not for me is the feigned jadedness of the ‘know it all’ foodie.  I believe that no […]

Following the successful launch of our first butcher shop in Dublin, at Avoca Monkstown in 2011, we are delighted to announce that we are bringing our craft butchery excellence and expertise to the new Avoca Food Market in Rathcoole. The entire food market will include James Whelan Butchers and a number of new additions to […]

I love barbecuing and these skewered satays are very popular with children. When barbecuing meat, brush it with oil before placing it on the hotplate, rather than pouring the oil on to the barbecue where it can cause flames and burning. Also soak the wooden skewers in water while the meat is marinating to prevent […]

I enjoy a fillet steak cooked rare and without anything getting in the way of the true taste of excellent beef.  However this dish is an exception, a truly perfect combination of texture and flavour. Steaks with Brandy Cream Sauce – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 2 tablespoons oil 4 fillet steaks 50 g/2 oz butter […]

James Whelan Butchers at Avoca Monkstown, Co. Dublin scooped the Best Meat award at prestigious Checkout Best in Fresh Awards held at The Four Seasons Hotel recently. The Best in Fresh Awards were established to recognise stores and outlets with the freshest food offering in Ireland and is the only annual event to honour best practice […]