I like it, a lot. Needs a little bit more oomph to stand up to fish tho.
November 13, 2010
by Conor O'Neill
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Category Archives: Reviews
July 25, 2010
by Conor O'Neill
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Our Food Past or Our Food Future?
I was given this heavy tome by the publishers to review and months later I’m finally getting my thoughts down. Whilst it is a fantastic collection of recipes and information that all Irish cooks should own, I fear that along … Continue reading
April 23, 2010
by Conor O'Neill
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RTE finally has a new Darina and his name is Martin Shanahan
With a single episode, the greatest TV show RTE have made about food in at least 25 years. Martin Shanahan jumps out of the screen, grabs you by the scruff of the neck and demands that you watch him and … Continue reading
March 21, 2010
by Conor O'Neill
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A Kitchen Paradise in Bantry
We recently discovered this shop as it seems to be the only one in a few hundred miles of Bandon that sells Sodastream gas refills. Catherine popped down a few weeks ago to get two refills and raved about the … Continue reading
March 20, 2010
by Conor O'Neill
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Live Pre-packed Mussels – Genius Idea
I popped into the fish shop in Bantry today and spotted these. A fully sealed pack of live local mussels. I have long lamented the lack of fresh shellfish in shops in Cork and now they have no excuse. All … Continue reading
February 28, 2010
by Conor O'Neill
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This is Masterchef not Master Scallops
It’s time to put Masterchef out to pasture. I’m watching an average show in about 10 minutes using Sky+. The formula isn’t working any more. No tension, no excitement, the same stupid catchphrases. Cooking doesn’t get any harder than this. … Continue reading
September 26, 2009
by Conor O'Neill
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I’m in Far Eastern Foodie Heaven
The recent review of CX Oriental by Messy Chef was the final push I needed to check this place out today after months of saying I must. It’s just fantastic. If you have ever raved about Asia Market in Dublin, … Continue reading
September 25, 2009
by Conor O'Neill
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Malt House Granary shows to to fill a restaurant in a recession
We were recently taken out to dinner by my parents and decided to try the Malt House Granary in Clonakilty. We had only been once before, 5 years ago, and had not liked the heavy food. But a recent review … Continue reading
April 23, 2009
by Conor O'Neill
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Fenn’s Quay is a gem
This won’t be a long review, it doesn’t need to be. Fenn’s Quay gave us a fantastic meal last Saturday night with wonderful service in a lovely room. You can’t ask for more than that. My lovely parents were down … Continue reading
March 8, 2009
by Conor O'Neill
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Back to the Food Future
This isn’t good food, it’s fantastic food. The Irish have forgotten the power of preserving and this is a big wake-up call. Lip-smackingly gorgeous duck confit that is an absolute bargain and a doddle to prepare. Disclosure: I received several … Continue reading