Archive for March, 2010
Picpoul de Pinet 2007
Posted: 30 March '10 by Niall
Just before our long weekend in Paris, Kelly and I thought that we should immerse ourselves in a little French culture and try the Picpoul de Pinet 2007. The Picpoul de Pinet 2007 is a lively young white wine from the Languedoc-Rousillon region of South-West France. Although not renowned for it’s outstanding wines in the..
Categories: Wine Reviews
Pappardelle with Chestnut Mushrooms
Posted: 25 March '10 by Niall
Here’s another quick and tasty recipe that’s a mid-week favourite of ours: Pappardelle with chestnut mushrooms. Admittedly, it doesn’t sound that exciting – but you’ll be surprised just how tasty and filling the dish it. While you can substitute other types of pasta (tagliatelle would also be good), I really wouldn’t try using white/button mushrooms..
Categories: Recipes
Broccoli & Pasta Bake
Posted: 23 March '10 by Ciara
This is a great crowd-pleasing dish in our house. You can make it as a vegetarian dish or alternatively add bacon, pancetta or chicken. It’s also quite quick and easy to make. Ingredients 400g Penne Pasta 1 red onion 250g Broccoli florets 2 chicken/vegetable stock cubes 1 tablespoon of french mustard 200g creme fraiche 100g..
Categories: Recipes
Matthew Fort Northern Bank Lecture
Posted: 22 March '10 by Niall
Award-winning food writer and critic, Matthew Fort, will be speaking at the Ulster Museum on Monday 29th March, 7.30pm as part of the Northern Bank Ulster Museum Lecture Series. His talk is entitled “Food isn’t a matter of life and death – it’s more important than that.” Matthew Fort has written about food for the..
Categories: Things to do
We Want You!
Posted: 19 March '10 by Niall
James from BrewDog Brewery has kindly given us a couple of mixed cases of their beer to sample and review. Unfortunately, we just can’t seem to agree on our favourites. What to do, what to do.. Do you think that you can help? If you think that you can get a few friends together to..
Categories: Competitions and Promotions
Brewing up a storm with BrewDog
Posted: 19 March '10 by Niall
You mightn’t be familiar with the name BrewDog Brewery but you’ve probably have heard about a couple of their beers in the news. “Tactical Nuclear Penguin” is probably the most memorably-named, a 32% ABV. stout that’s designed to be drunk in whiskey-sized measures. Brewdog have the distinction of making the world’s strongest beer – “Sink..
Categories: Chilli and Chocolate Talk To.. > Local Food Heroes
Now showing: Man Versus Food
Posted: 19 March '10 by Niall
Just a quick post to tell you about our new obsession: Man Versus Food! Host Adam Richman travels across the U.S. in search of the biggest and the best food that America can offer. There’s no fine-dining here – burgers, fries, pizzas, and sandwiches are the order of the day. From 21/2lb cold cut sandwiches..
Categories: On TV and Radio
Never, EVER again..
Posted: 17 March '10 by Kelly
As it was Mother’s Day on Sunday all the girls in my family decided to go out for a meal and a few drinks. With nowhere booked we decided to give the Chelsea Wine Bar a go. The Chelsea is in a great area, on the Lisburn Road and right next to some lovely boutiques,..
Categories: Restaurant Reviews
