November 13, 2010
by Conor O'Neill
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Breheny’s Bellish I like it, a lot. Needs a little bit more oomph to stand up to fish tho. Rated 4/5 on Nov 13 2010 Vote on Conor O'Neill‘s reviews at LouderVoice LouderVoice review tags: ketchup, relish, sauce, tomato sauce, … Continue reading
July 25, 2010
by Conor O'Neill
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The Country Cooking of Ireland 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 … Continue reading
April 23, 2010
by Conor O'Neill
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Martin’s Mad About Fish 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 … Continue reading
March 21, 2010
by Conor O'Neill
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The Cookware Company, Bridge Street, Bantry, Co Cork, Ireland 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 … Continue reading
March 20, 2010
by Conor O'Neill
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Fastnet Live Irish Mussels 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 … Continue reading
February 28, 2010
by Conor O'Neill
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Masterchef (2010) 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 … Continue reading
September 26, 2009
by Conor O'Neill
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CX Oriental Cash and Carry, Units 11-13 Nyhan Business Park, Tramore Road, Cork, Ireland 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 … Continue reading
September 25, 2009
by Conor O'Neill
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Malt House Granary, 30 Ashe Street, Clonakilty, Co Cork, Ireland 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 … Continue reading
April 23, 2009
by Conor O'Neill
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Fenn’s Quay Restaurant, Sheares Street, Cork, Co Cork, Ireland 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 … Continue reading
March 8, 2009
by Conor O'Neill
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Confit de France Duck 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. … Continue reading