Posts Tagged ‘James Whelan Butchers’

So many wonderful, unique things in this world have been taken and murdered by mass marketing and general misuse. So much so we are in grave danger of missing out on some tremendous experiences. It has happened in every facet of life. For example Paul Simon is a wonderful songwriter who gave us a lovely […]

The first Totally Tipperary Food Festival took place on June 25th and was a great success with a host of bloggers, chefs, Tipperary food producers and many more gathering to create a unique foodie experience. The festival was organized by the Tipperary Food Producers Network to raise awareness about local food production throughout Tipperary. The […]

My wife has Lithuanian heritage and has introduced me to a whole new world of flavours, meats, vegetables and cooking methods. Brawn is enjoyed in all countries with a strong rural background, since no part of an animal would be wasted. This recipe is adapted from an eastern European version which, I believe, adds an interesting twist. Linas Brawn […]

With the summer upon us we have moved to eating most of our meals outside once again. It is also the time of year when you never know who’s going to drop by. The long bright evenings encourage weekday visits from family and friends. While most people will phone ahead if they are dropping by […]

  Back in April I was sure the summer had arrived until May came along and appeared to plunge us back into winter. Despite the lighter evenings, those wet days, particularly in the latter half of the month, made me feel like putting the barbeque up for sale on ‘Done Deal’ rather than preparing it […]

All roads lead to Tipperary, for Ireland’s newest food festival, Totally Tipperary. This innovative and exciting food event will be held within the historic grounds of Cloughjordan House on the 25th June 2011. Totally Tipperary is open to everyone. Food Producers, Food writers, Food bloggers and Food lovers are converging to taste the best of […]