Posts Tagged ‘Pat Whelan’

Burgers and Balls

Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 in Foodie Articles | No Comments »

You can’t pick up a food magazine or go to a food website these days without seeing the words ‘budget’, ‘eat well, spend less’, ‘feed your family for a fiver’ or any other of the myriad ways we are constantly being encouraged to save money. Here’s the thing, and I don’t wish to be controversial, […]

Baking Confidence

Friday, April 17th, 2015 in Foodie Articles | No Comments »

I had an absolutely filthy thought recently. It was mid afternoon and I was working on some very boring paperwork in the office when suddenly, out of nowhere, a soft, slightly warm and moist fat scone slathered with real butter, juicy raspberry jam with a generous dollop of cream sauntered nonchalantly into my thoughts. I […]

The Great Food Resurrection

Thursday, March 26th, 2015 in Foodie Articles | No Comments »

I’m very fond of Easter as a holiday.  It involves none of the frenetic nature of Christmas, the gifts are easy; a chocolate egg or a chocolate egg and (usually) the weather is milder and of course days longer.   As a child I always dreaded the boredom of Good Friday when absolutely everything shut down […]

Planning the Difference

Friday, March 20th, 2015 in Foodie Articles | No Comments »

While much of what I learned in school is buried deep in the mind’s recesses, probably never to see the light of day again, I still frequently go back to a saying by one of my teachers; “Proper planning prevents poor performance”.  He would refer to it as the 5 Ps.  Leaving aside the clever […]

Taking the time to care ……

Sunday, March 1st, 2015 in Foodie Articles, Good Food | No Comments »

Driving to Dublin yesterday, I couldn’t help but notice the snow-capped mountains and their resemblance to having been heavily dusted with icing sugar, by some gargantuan sieve. The days are getting longer, there is a stretch in the evenings –  the children are collected from schools and dropped off at their various extra-curricular activities, for […]

Bacon; But Not As You Know It

Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 in Foodie Articles | No Comments »

What a week, Valentines Day and Pancake Day just three days apart!  Such celebratory alignments indicate that between March and early April we’ll be very busy with all the spring celebrations; St Patrick’s Day, Mothers Day and Easter will come quickly on the heels of each other.  The retailer in me has to look ahead […]

Steak, Kidney and Mushroom Pie with a Marrowbone Funnel

Friday, February 6th, 2015 in Beef Recipes | No Comments »

This is a real showstopper, almost medieval in appearance. We’ve given a recipe for a rich bone marrow pastry, which is truly delicious, but you can use ready-made puff or savoury shortcrust, as long as it is an ‘all butter’ version. We won’t tell. The Irish brand “Roll It” is excellent. Steak, Kidney and Mushroom […]

James Whelan Butchers: Oh My, What a Pie!

Wednesday, February 4th, 2015 in Foodie Articles | No Comments »

I don’t think there is anything more disappointing in life than eyeing a fabulous looking piece of pie, sweet or savoury it doesn’t matter, only for the taste to be less than exciting. Indeed many shop bought pies, particularly the meat variety, have a way of over delivering on the picture on the outside and […]

James Whelan Butchers: Oxtail and Truffle Pizza

Monday, February 2nd, 2015 in Beef Recipes | No Comments »

This is another unusual and delicious pizza that makes a wonderfully stylish starter for a kitchen supper with friends. It’s a great way of using up those little jars of truffle paste and bottles of truffle oil that you buy on holiday in France or Italy and then leave to languish at the back of […]

James Whelan Butchers: Brined Beef Brisket on the Bone with Barbecue Sauce

Thursday, January 29th, 2015 in BBQ Recipes, Beef Recipes | No Comments »

This recipe is a labour of love that takes time but is well worth it. Do make it with a fine big piece of brisket so that you get the most out of your efforts. Brining the meat makes it very moist and juicy. Brined Beef Brisket on the Bone with Barbecue Sauce – Printer […]

James Whelan Butchers: Individual Potato-Topped Steak and Chorizo Pies

Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 in Beef Recipes, Recipes | No Comments »

These cute little pies are lovely for supper with a simple green salad on the side. The chorizo makes for added interest and flavour. Children love these pies. Individual Potato-Topped Steak and Chorizo Pies – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 50 g butter freshly ground black pepper fine sea salt 500 g onions, minced 500 g […]

James Whelan Butchers: Cottage Pie with Porcini Mushrooms

Thursday, January 15th, 2015 in Beef Dripping Recipes, Beef Recipes | No Comments »

If you are not a mushroom fan, you can leave out the porcini or replace them with some chopped pancetta or bacon. Cottage Pie with Porcini Mushrooms – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 20 g dried porcini 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or Irish rapeseed oil 1 kg minced beef 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic […]