Archive for July, 2011

A Taste of Summer from Chef Chris Bell at The Galgorm

Posted: 28 July '11 by Niall and Kelly

A Taste of Irish Summer from Chris Bell at The Galgorm

Hot on the heels of his appearance in The Great British Menu, chef Chris Bell is hosting a Taste of Irish Summer evening in The Galgorm Hotel on Tuesday 9th of August. Superb ingredients, great home-grown talent in the kitchen, and fantastic scenery all around, what’s not to love?

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Wine-tasting at Carluccio’s Festa del Vino Veneto

Posted: 26 July '11 by Elham

Festa del Vino Veneto at Carluccio's

Carluccio’s have just finished their Festa del Vino Veneto, a celebration of wines from the Veneto region of Italy. But did the Veneto wine-tasting at St. Christopher’s Place endear this north-eastern corner of Italy to our roving reporter and London-based socialite, Elham?

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Hot and Spicy Creole Jambalaya

Posted: 20 July '11 by Niall

Hot and Spicy Creole Jambalaya

Here’s a recipe for Creole Jambalaya, a jumble of spicy Chorizo sausage, plump King Prawns, tomatoes and rice, straight from New Orleans. A relative of the Spanish Paella, Jambalaya is a no fuss, spicy and tasty dish, perfect for a mid-week meal.

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Categories: Recipes


Theo Randall’s Pork in Milk with Lemon and Sage

Posted: 18 July '11 by Niall

Theo Randall's recipe for Pork in Milk with Lemon and Sage

I saw Theo Randall making his Pork in Milk with Lemon and Sage on Market Kitchen a while ago, and just had to give it a bash. The sauce might look a little scary, but the flavours are just fantastic. Served with some wilted spinach, and a good bottle of Frascati, the recipe makes a perfect Summer-time meal.

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Viva la Revolucion del Burrito!

Posted: 07 July '11 by Niall and Kelly

Free Burrito Day at Boojum on Chichester Street, Belfast

It’s Free Burrito Day in Boojum’s Chichester Street burrito bar in Belfast this Saturday. That’s right, free burritos for everyone! Now that’s a revolution we can get behind.. Viva la Revolucion del Burrito!

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It’s all go on the Ale front!

Posted: 05 July '11 by Adrian

The Pint & Pitcher - Promoting Real Ale and Real Beer in Northern Ireland

Between The Great Welsh Beer and Cider Festival, Brecon Brewing coming on the scene, a Craft Brewing Course at Loughry College in Cookstown and our own taste-along, it’s all go at the minute!

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Categories: The Pint & Pitcher


BBC Good Food Show pop-up event at Westfield

Posted: 04 July '11 by Niall and Kelly

BBC Good Food Show at Westfield London Shopping Centre

The BBC Good Food Show are rounding off their Summer schedule with a special pop-up event in Westfield London Shopping Centre. From celebrity guests on the Cookery Stage to specialist food and drink producers giving out samples, there’s something for everyone!

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