Award-winning blog of Irish food writer and broadcaster Caroline Hennessy.
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Putting a dash of blackcurrant in a pint of stout was a tradition I was introduced to when I first started drinking. I wasn’t a stout drinker initially (it took several gigs at the...
First published on Irish Country Living. Liver. Kidneys. Hearts. Tongue. When I spot any of these on a menu, I just can’t resist. I have been known to go into a restaurant especially because I’ve...
Sunday, 11.30am. Seven IPAs. ABV: from 5% to 9%. 60 minutes. Two presenters. Hops & Glory, an IPA tasting, was what kicked Sunday morning at the Ballymaloe Litfest into a very chilled afternoon. (Or...
A cider tasting at 9.30am? Five Irish ciders, four producers, three presenters? Just kicking off another day at the Kerrygold Ballymaloe Litfest. That was last Saturday morning. The beginning of a day that included...
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by Caroline · Published March 14, 2016 · Last modified June 15, 2016
St Patrick’s Day doesn’t have to be all about drinking beer – you can always use it in the kitchen! Now I’m not necessarily saying to use all the beer in baking, but when you’re picking up...
by Caroline · Published December 19, 2015 · Last modified December 21, 2015
First published in the Irish Examiner on Saturday 6 December, 2014. By Caroline Hennessy and Kristin Jensen. Wine gets a lot of press in the run-up to the big Christmas feast, but who says...
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by Caroline · Published October 22, 2015 · Last modified June 15, 2016
Looking for something to do this weekend? You might be interested in two festivals taking place, one in Kilkenny, the other in Wexford. Savour Kilkenny kicks off tomorrow morning, with Anne Neary hosting a...
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by Caroline · Published September 30, 2015 · Last modified June 15, 2016
‘Tis the season of mist and mellow fruitfulness. That means it’s time for the apple growers and cider makers of Ireland to get their cider presses up and ready for the runnings of the 2015...
