Eight Degrees Brewing on Bia Beag
To learn more about the Eight Degrees Brewing branding, Keith Bohanna has a guest post over on Bia Beag written by Erik Johansson from The Green Man Studio. The Husband was chuffed at idea of...
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Lyric fm: Foraging
When the first faint scent of wild garlic wafts through the spring air, many people’s thoughts turn to foraging. And this year there is more of an interest in wild food than ever before,...
No beer – but good food: Brewers on the Bay, Gourmet Tart Company, Providence Market Kitchen
Brewers on the Bay was, for me, the beerfest that got away. The Eight Degrees Brewing boys were all present and correct, complete with their well-received Howling Gale Pale Ale, while Little Missy and I...
Eight Degrees Brewing: the path to a pint
It all began with a few pints in New Zealand. When the Husband and I lived in Christchurch there were about three brewpubs within 15 minutes walk of our house. We could stroll down...
Martin’s Fishy Fishy Cookbook by Martin Shanahan
For anyone with even a passing interest in Irish seafood, Martin Shanahan should need no introduction. Of his popular Fishy Fishy Restaurant in Kinsale, the Sister always says “arrive early and be prepared to...
Easter baking: Spiced Hot Cross Buns with Chocolate Chips
When I lived in New Zealand I fell in love with Kiwi-style Hot Cross Buns. That is, HCBs with chocolate chips which, far from being an aberration as I thought at first, are Very...
IFBA/Bord Bia/From Plate to Page Cook-Off
Every time I meet up with Kristin on Irish Food Blogger Association business we seem to manage to include plenty of eating opportunities. Take last week. Before the Bord Bia/From Plate to Page cook-off...
Moving time: Sausage and Bean Hotpot
Moving house is a time for simple, uncomplicated recipes that use up ingredients already in the fridge, freezer or storecupboard. Dishes that can be prepared in advance and let to bubble slowly in the oven or slow cooker are also a big plus.