Best Possible Taste with Sharon Noonan: Recent Episodes
Sharon Noonan
Food and Drink Radio Show with Sharon Noonan.
Some people like to blog, Sharon Noonan likes to interview! In 2013 her food and drink show, Best Possible Taste, premiered on West Limerick 102FM and continues to air every Tuesday night from 8pm - 9pm with the weekly repeat at 9am on Wednesday mornings. A podcast makes the shows accessible to a wide and worldwide audience. Podcasts feature interviews with old and new faces in the food and drink world. From restaurant reviews to discussing current affairs issues affecting the hospitality industry to hearing a famous family recipe to enjoying an award winning artisan product, the topics covered are diverse and delectable. Happy listening and Bon Appetit!
This Best Possible Taste guest brings a whole new meaning to 'fired up about food!'Paul Knapp, also known as the Firefighting Chef, is a recently retired professional firefighter with a lifelong passion for cooking.He chats to Sharon Noonan about his unique culinary journey and his plans in this new era.BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION AND INTERVIEWS!
In this Best Possible Taste episode, Sharon Noonan chats to Tipperary's Sinéad Delahunty, a woman of many talents!Sinead is a food creator, a passionate advocate for simple, wholesome cooking, a Gaelic footballer, a qualified physiotherapist, a food educator, cookbook author and founder of the Little Deer - a makery where food, nature and all things creativity collide!THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more details.
In this BPT episode, Sharon Noonan talks to John Shine, founder and owner of Shine's Seafood. John shares insights into the roots of the business, the challenges of sustainable fishing, and the steps that Shine's Seafood take to educate the public about seafood.BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR MORE INTERVIEWS AND DETAILS.
In this Best Possible Taste episode, Sharon Noonan chats to Nina Massey, Marketing and Content Manager, at Taste of Dublin, one of Ireland’s most iconic culinary celebrations, which is celebrating 20 years this year.Since its early days in the Iveagh Gardens, Taste of Dublin has grown into a must-visit event for food lovers from across the country and beyond. Now firmly settled in the beautiful surroundings of Merrion Square, the festival returns from Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th June 2025 with another incredible line-up of chefs, restaurants, experiences and, of course, flavours.For more details and to book tickets, visit www.tasteofdublin.ieBEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR MORE EPISODES.
In this BPT episode, we meet Kian Louët-Feisser, from the family-run Carlingford Oyster Company which was set up 50 years ago by Kian’s father Peter. Today, Kian is at the helm of the business where oysters are grown in Carlingford Lough’s Class A waters and sold to top chefs around the world.Best Possible Taste is Ireland’s longest-running food and drink podcast.Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more details.
In this Best Possible Taste episode, Sharon Noonan chats to Karoline Sweeney from the Castle Grove Country House Hotel in Letterkenny, County Donegal. This Blue Book, family-run Georgian property overlooks Lough Swilly and has been enchanting guests for many years.Best Possible Taste is Ireland’s longest-running food and drink podcast. Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more details.
In this episode of Best Possible Taste, Ireland’s longest-running food and drink podcast, Sharon Noonan talks to chef Paddy Lee, a fellow Northern Irish native with a fascinating culinary journey.The interview was recorded in the days following Paddy’s standout dinner in St Mary’s Church of Ireland in Dungarvan, part of the 2025 Waterford Festival of Food. Hosted by Sharon thanks to an invitation from Eunice Power, WFOF CEO, the dinner was an unforgettable experience in a truly unique setting.The episode was released on May 4th and includes a fun Star Wars comparison—likening Paul Flynn of The Tannery to Yoda, with Paddy stepping into the role of Luke Skywalker as he hones his skills in the kitchen!BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more info about Sharon Noonan and Best Possible Taste.
In this Best Possible Taste episode, we head to West Cork to meet Max Jones from Up There the Last. Max is the creative force behind a number of exciting food and cultural events, and in this interview we hear about his Anglo Italian upbringing, life in West Cork, and look ahead at some fantastic upcoming events he’s curating here in Ireland and in Italy.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more Best Possible Taste interviews.Picture credit: Doreen Kilfeather
In this Best Possible Taste episode, Sharon Noonan is joined by a true powerhouse in Ireland’s food scene—Eunice Power, chef, entrepreneur, and the dynamic CEO of the Waterford Festival of Food which takes place in the picturesque harbour town of Dungarvan and its environs from the 25th to the 27th of April 2025.In this interview, Eunice provides a tantalising preview of what’s in store—from mouth-watering events and top chef appearances to community celebrations and all the deliciousness that makes this festival a standout on the Irish food calendar.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more BPT interviews.
In this Best Possible Taste episode, Sharon Noonan talks to Kate Barlow from Positive Carbon, a cutting-edge tech company making waves in the hospitality industry. Despite being a relatively new player, Positive Carbon is already helping businesses tackle one of the sector’s biggest challenges—food waste. Their technology provides real-time data to help restaurants, hotels, and catering companies significantly reduce waste, save money, and operate more sustainably.During the conversation, Kate shares insights on how Positive Carbon is transforming the industry, why tackling food waste is more important than ever, and how technology is shaping the future of hospitality.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.
In this Best Possible Taste episode, we meet chef Caitlin Ruth, author of "Funky", which is the ninth book in the Blasta Book Series.Formerly head chef of Deasy’s restaurant near Clonakilty, West Cork, Caitlin hails from Dublin, New Hampshire, USA, and has called Ireland her home since 1992. Listed in McKenna’s 100 Best, and awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand, she now has a food truck, Caitlin Ruth Food, that serves a menu driven by seasonal food from West Cork’s local growers and producers. BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST. VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR MORE EPISODES AND INFORMATION.
In January, Isabella Condon was named the 2025 Gold Service Scholar and she has also been named this year’s Rising Star in the 2025 Murphia List, which features the top Irish talent on the London food and drink scene.At present, Isabella is the junior assistant manager at the two-Michelin-starred Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, but her career in hospitality started when she was very young, working with her family at Marguerite’s Bakery & Restaurant in Newcastle West in Co Limerick, Ireland.In this Best Possible Taste interview, Isabella talks to host Sharon Noonan about the journey that brought her to London, what the incredible Gold Service Scholar honour means to her, and what’s next on her exciting path. BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST. VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR MORE DETAILS & INTERVIEWS.
Orla McAndrew joins Sharon Noonan for this episode of Best Possible Taste.Orla is making waves in the world of sustainable and zero-waste cooking and has just launched her very first cookbook, Larder, number 13 in the Blasta Books' stable. "Larder" is a treasure trove of delicious recipes and clever kitchen tips designed to inspire us all to make the most of what’s already in our cupboards. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.For more Best Possible Taste interviews visit www.sharonnoonan.com
On this episode of Best Possible Taste we meet Colman Power, a passionate advocate for healthier living and a more sustainable planet. Colman believes that organic food is the gold standard – whether you grow it yourself or buy it, adding organic produce to your diet benefits your health and the environment. With a master’s degree in Organic Horticulture and over 10 years of hands-on growing experience, Colman is dedicated to teaching people how to cultivate their own nutritious, chemical-free food.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more information and episodes.
In this episode of Best Possible Taste, we’re diving into the vibrant world of Dublin’s bustling markets with someone who knows them better than anyone.Jackie Spillane is the dynamic force behind four of Dublin City’s most beloved weekly markets—Herbert Park, Merrion Square, St Anne’s Park, and St Patrick’s Cathedral. As manager and curator, she has helped these markets thrive, each operating at full vendor capacity and showcasing an incredible array of talent and produce from across Ireland. But what makes these markets truly special is their diversity—Jackie proudly champions a community of stallholders from over 40 different nationalities, all coming together to create an unforgettable experience for visitors.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more BPT shows.
In this episode of Best Possible Taste, Ireland’s longest-running food podcast, we head to Bailieborough in Co Cavan to meet a passionate food entrepreneur who is making a real impact in her local community.Lisa Mullaney is the driving force behind P3 Café, a brand-new spot that’s all about fresh, local, and homemade goodness. With 95% of her suppliers being small businesses from the area, Lisa is dedicated to showcasing the best of what her community has to offer. From her homemade soups—so popular they sell out daily—to a welcoming space that caters to families, kids, and even furry friends, P3 Café is more than just a place to grab a bite; it’s a hub for connection and celebration. With dine-in, drive-thru, and delivery options, plus events and workshops designed to bring people together, Lisa is creating something truly special.Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more episodes of Best Possible Taste.
In this Best Possible Taste episode, we’re diving into a story of heritage, craftsmanship, and an exciting new collaboration that brings together two iconic Irish brands.Sharon Noonan had the pleasure of visiting the picturesque fishing village of Howth in February 2025, to meet brothers Tadgh and Damian O’Meara at their family business, Kish Fish. Founded in 1966 by their father, Kish Fish has grown into one of Ireland’s most respected seafood specialists, supplying the finest seafood to foodservice and retail customers across Ireland.This visit coincided with a momentous occasion for the company—a rebrand that celebrates their legacy while embracing the future. And what better way to mark this transformation than by partnering with one of the world’s most famous names—GUINNESS™. This official collaboration has led to the creation of an exceptional new product: GUINNESS™ Smoked Salmon By Kish Fish. Kish Fish’s rich heritage, passion, and expertise were key to them being entrusted by GUINNESS™, and given their seal of approval, to launch a Smoked Salmon cured using their signature stout that delivers a taste reflecting both brands’ proud Dublin roots.The initial idea for the uniquely Irish product began life in the Guinness Storehouse, one of Kish Fish’s largest customers. A couple of years ago, the Storehouse’s executive chef, Sean Hunter (of Aramark), began curing Salmon in GUINNESS™ and smoking it himself in very small quantities for tourists to enjoy as part of the visitor experience at St. James's Gate.Having noted the product’s potential and mass appeal, GUINNESS™ partnered with Kish Fish to further finesse the recipe and use their smoking expertise to develop a GUINNESS™ Smoked Salmon that could be crafted on a much larger scale for wider distribution - a process that they have patiently perfected at their Smokehouse in Howth over the last two years.In this episode, which was recorded in front of a live audience, you will hear Sharon chat to Tadgh and Damian about their childhood memories from when their father started the business, the impressive growth that Kish Fish has experienced and their commitment to sustainability.BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM
In this BPT interview we meet Leigh Kelly who was born and raised in South Africa and had a passion for eating chocolate from a young age. Her conversation reveals the story of why she launched Zaeire Artisan Chocolate and the origins of its name.The business has grown over the last few years, with Zaeire chocolates now being stocked in select outlets nationwide and also available in the online shop as well as a physical shop which Leigh opened in July 2021 in Bridgetown, Co Wexford.BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST. VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR MORE DETAILS.
In this Best Possible Taste episode, we meet Dave Lang from the from the Irish Craft Butchers Association.Dave is a meat expert and butcher with over 40 years experience in meat preparation, butchery training & judging.During the conversation with Sharon Noonan, lots of butcher-related topics are covered, including the World Butchers Challenge in Paris that takes place in March 2025. The last time it took place was in 2018 in Belfast and the Irish team were the winners.BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR MORE DETAILS.
In this Best Possible Taste episode Sharon Noonan chats to the Asia Market’s Eva Pau.Asia Market has curated a special series of experiences to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year 2025 which runs from January 29th to February 12th 2025.It is the ‘Year of the Snake’ and festivities focus on Chinese customs, culture, and cuisine. Eva shares details about how to get involved in the celebrations and time-honoured Chinese traditions.BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST. VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR MORE DETAILS.
In the first 2025 episode of Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan talks to Helen Bracken from Fox Covert Farm in Co Offaly.Helen and her family are a fifth-generation farming family who have a strong interest in sustainable farming and environmental protection. Helen shares the Fox Covert Farm story and what inspired them to become growers of hemp seed in a 100% natural, pesticide, fungicide and herbicide-free environment.BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR MORE EPISODES.
In this episode of the Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan talks to Lisa Wilkinson from The Wicklow Escape. From exquisite food to immersive stays, Lisa’s passion for sustainable and seasonal dining truly sets The Wicklow Escape apart. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST. Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more episodes.
In this interview we meet Aisling McGann from SiSú, a Limerick-based brand that produces nutritious wholesome beverages using solely plant-based ingredients and adopting sustainable practices.Aisling’s father Brian founded the company a number of years ago and Aisling shares its background and the journey that brought her home to work in the family business.Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more information.
In this Best Possible Taste episode, we meet the remarkable Sally Barnes, founder of the renowned and multi-award winning Woodcock Smokery in West Cork, Ireland. A true pioneer in the art of fish smoking, Sally is the only producer in Ireland who smokes exclusively wild fish, sourced responsibly.This interview reveals Sally's inspiring journey, her passion for preserving heritage skills, and the secrets behind her exceptional creations.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.
In this episode Sharon Noonan talks to Ciara O Brien owner of Barnahown B&B in Mitchelstown, Co Cork.Barnahown is a luxurious new low-impact guesthouse that featured in RTÉ’s At Your Service in October 2024.BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK PODAST AND FIRST AIRED ON WEST LIMERICK 102FM IN 2013. VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR MORE DETAILS.
In this Best Possible Taste episode we meet Malte Half who is the head chef at Glas, the renowned plant-based Irish restaurant, in Ireland that recently celebrated five years of culinary excellence.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.For more Best Possible Taste episodes visit www.sharonnoonan.com
In this episode of Best Possible Taste we travel to Northern Ireland to visit the 2024 Invest NI Food and Drink Showcase.First, we will hear from Grainne Moody, Interim Director, Invest NI Food & Drink Division. After Grainne sets the scene for the showcase, we meet a series of producers who took part in it.Carlos Capparelli has details about Capparelli Artisan Pasta.Jack Coulter shares the Crust & Crumb Bakery story.Tim McCarthy from Blackfire Food Ltd gives us an update from the last time we talked to him at the Balmoral show earlier this year. Kate McIldowney gives an insight into the ethos of Slim’s Healthy Kitchenand finally we celebrate the recent award success of Clandeyboye Estate yoghurt with Bryan Boggs.Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest-running food and drink podcast.For more episodes of Best Possible Taste visit www.sharonnoonan.com
In this interview, we meet Aisling Kelly Hunter from the Sligo Oyster experience who won the BIM Seafood Innovation award at this year’s Blas na hÉireann/Irish food awardsTHE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.
I recently had the pleasure of attending Michelle Darmody’s book launch. Seed to Supper is a beautiful book and I was delighted to have Michelle on the Best Possible Taste to tell us about it.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.
Birgitta Hedin Curtin is no stranger to the Best Possible Taste and is always a welcome guest!The founder of the multi-award-winning Burren Smokehouse is celebrating 35 years in business as well as more prestigious awards.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.
We head to Northern Ireland for this episode of Best Possible Taste to meet Jim Nash from the Wild Atlantic Distillery James Huey shares the story of the Walled City Brewery.Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest-running food and drink radio show and podcast. On air since 2013!
In this interview Will Taylor and Emma Connolly from Glastry Farm in Northern Ireland share the Glastry Farm story which features a number of awards for their range of icecreams and sorbets. BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST.
Kate Ryan is an award-winning food writer originally from the UK but now resident in beautiful West Cork. In 2023 Kate was the Blas na hÉireann Producers' Champion and Food Story Teller of the Year. In this interview Kate chats about her career to date which includes recently completing a Masters at UCC.BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 11 YEARS ON AIR IN SEPTEMBER 2024.
Blanca Valencia shares details about Eat Spain Drink Spain which will be taking place across the country in October, bringing together Ireland’s finest restaurants, retailers, and hospitality venues to present the best of traditional and modern Spanish fare. Food and drink enthusiasts will have a unique opportunity to explore the delicious offerings of Spain through tastings, wine dinners, tapas trails, interactive workshops, and a unique programme of events – all without leaving the country! BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST!
In this interview, the multi-talented Anthony O'Toole who is an international specialist in travel, Irish gastronomy, sustainability and design, gives an insight into his career and shares details about his latest venture, Fat Tomato, an edible garden located in the southeast of Ireland that produces over 500 heritage varieties of fruit, herbs, and vegetables. BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST!
OLLIE HORTON is originally from the Channel Island of Guernsey, but in 2013 he settled in Lanzarote where he has worked in both the tourism and property sectors. He has always enjoyed a glass of wine (or two!) and has developed his knowledge of winemaking and viticulture. which particularly fascinated him on Lanzarote. In this interview, Sharon Noonan chats to Ollie to find out more about the journey that led him to Wine Tours Lanzarote.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire is the co-editor of "Irish Food History: A Companion" (published September 2024) which Darina Allen described as a landmark publication in the growing field of Irish food studies and food history.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
Karyn Booth is a professional food stylist and food writer.From working with chefs of the highest standard to styling food for The Game of Thrones, her story is fascinating.Best Possible Taste is Ireland’s longest-running food and drink radio show and podcast celebrating 11 years on air this month!
In this Best Possible Taste interview we hear the Zanna Cookhouse story thanks to found Owen Mullins.The Wexford company was founded in 2007 and makes award-winning quiches and pies.Best Possible Taste is Ireland’s longest-running food and drink radio show and podcast celebrating 11 years on air this month!
Lynda Coogan is the founder of Wine Tasting Ireland and a wine expert taking the snobbery out of wine. In this BPT extract she talks to Sharon Noonan about her passion for wine as well as one of the many strings to her bow - a self-study wine class.Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink radio show and podcast and celebrated 10 years on air in 2023.
Vic Sprake is one half of the husband-wife duo behind Camus Farm in Clonakilty, West Cork, Ireland.In this Best Possible Taste interview, Vic tells Sharon Noonan about the farm, its ethos and their award-winning Field Kitchen Restaurant which is celebrating its fourth season.Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink radio show and podcast and celebrated 10 years on air in 2023.
In this Best Possible Taste interview we meet wine specialist Sinead Smyth to find out about her dynamic career to date which includes being the Chair of Wine Spirits Women, an Alumni of the Mad Feed and LOTS MORE!THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.For more Best Possible Taste interviews visit www.sharonnoonan.com
In this Best Possible Taste interview we meet Andalusian native Cinta Ramblada to find out about her renamed eatery - Choquera Bistro & Bakery in Newport, Co Tipperary, Ireland.Cinta will be cooking up a Spanish storm as she hosts traditional Tapas Nights throughout the summer months and into the autumn that proudly showcase authentic Andalusian dishes from her home city of Huelva - the provincial port from where Christopher Columbus famously set sail on his own journey of discovery in 1492.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.For more Best Possible Taste interviews visit www.sharonnoonan.com
In this Best Possible Taste podcast, Sharon Noonan brings you to Taste of Dublin 2024 which took place in Dublin’s Merrion Square.First up Sharon talks to TV chef Erica Drum who was the MC and host of the cookery demo stage.Then we head into the Valentia Island Vermouth cabin to meet Orla and Anna Snook O Carroll, the wife and wife team behind Ireland’s award-winning vermouth.And later on in the programme Declan MacManus from Howth’s King Sitric Seafood Bar and Accommodation shares his memories of the early days shucking oysters at Taste of Dublin and gives us an insight into the family business.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023. FOR MORE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE INTERVIEWS VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan is joined by Dvir Nusery and Nicola Crowley from Mezze in Tramore, Co Waterford who are celebrating 5 years in business.Mezze has become a firm favourite with foodies from all over travelling to sample their Middle Eastern delights. The dynamic husband and wife duo, Chef Dvir Nusery and Food Entrepreneur Nicola Crowley have worked tirelessly over these last five years, to combine simple locally produced food with Middle Eastern flavours to create innovative and mouth-watering deli style offerings. Believe it or not, it all started on a glacier in New Zealand! Nicola, from Ireland, met Dvir, from Israel and their love, life and culinary adventure started from there. Fast forward a few years, marriage and two kids later, Dvir and Nicola began working on their dream Mezze. From humble beginnings working in Nicola’s mother’s kitchen with Dvir cooking up a selection of his favourite dips, salads and breads usually served at the start of the meal in the Middle East they started to turn their dream into reality. With a small pop-up tent at the Harvest Festival in Waterford city in 2015 Mezze was born and the business grew from there. In 2019, the couple made the leap of opening a bricks and mortar place in their hometown of Tramore. They’d been working at festivals, farmers markets, doing pop up dinners and cooking classes and wanted a place of their own to do all of that and more. Mezze HQ is a dynamic space for foodies with plenty of personality and great food. It runs as a deli, café and shop by day with cooking classes and events by night. Speaking on the milestone Dvir said “As we celebrate 5 years in business we are filled with immense pride and gratitude for the incredible journey we've been on. Mezze has featured on TV, radio, print and digital, we’ve published a cookbook, opened an online store, journalists, celebrities and influencers come visit and so much more, it’s been truly amazing! None of this would have been possible without the support of our customers, the hard work of our team, and the partnerships we've forged along the way. We look forward to continuing to serve our community and delivering exceptional Middle Eastern food for years to come!” Nicola commented “In honour of our 5th anniversary, Mezze will be hosting special events, promotions, and giveaways throughout the month of May. These celebrations serve as a token of appreciation for the continued support and patronage of its customers and the entire Mezze community so keep a close eye in-store, on our website and across our social media channels.” Mezze is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9.30am till 3pm. To find out more about Mezze, purchase their cookbook or a delicious food hamper simply visit mezze.ie.
Food/drink/travel writer and curator Ali Dunworth is no stranger to the Best Possible Taste.In this interview, Ali gives an insight into her first book “A Compendium of Irish Pints: The Culture, Customs and Craic” which is published by Nine Bean Rows Books with illustrations by Stephen Heffernan AKA Hephee.In Ireland, a pint – having one, going for one, buying one – is a cultural institution. It’s so much more than 568ml of beer in a glass. But how did a simple pint become such a phenomenon? Like all great superheroes, the pint has its own origin story, a full-bodied narrative that explains how the beloved beverage came into being and part of everyday life.In A Compendium of Irish Pints, journalist (and pint lover) Ali Dunworth delves into the culture, customs and craic surrounding pints in Ireland. Beginning with the birth of beer and traversing through Ireland’s unique drinking journey from the Brehon Laws to invasions, Ali shares why ‘going for a pint’ means so much more than just going for a pint. From the ubiquitous airport and after-work pints to the importance of beer mats, seeking out pints in snugs, discussing hangovers or eating crisps for dinner, Ali leaves no type of pint unturned (or undrunk!). Covering etiquette to expressions, pints for celebrations and pints for commiserations, festival pints, old man’s pubs and everything in between, A Compendium of Irish Pints shows why this popular beverage is integral to Irish society and why it has been migrating further afield.With illustrations by Stephen Heffernan, aka Hephee, that perfectly captures the culture of pints in his iconic style, you’ll find yourself working up a thirst and sending that text we all love to get: ‘Fancy a pint?’Ali's book is available to buy at the following link:https://ninebeanrowsbooks.com/products/pints
In this Best Possible Taste interview we meet Cherie Denham, a cook, baker, preserver and author.Originally from Northern Ireland, Cherie now lives in Hampshire in the UK and recently collaborated with Montgomery Press to publish “The Irish Bakery."THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.For more BPT interviews visit sharonnoonan.com
In this Best Possible Taste excerpt, Sharon Noonan meets Claire Crerand, Visitor Experience Operations Manager at J & J McConnell's Distillery and Visitor Experience.Claire shared details about McConnell’s Distillery which is Belfast’s latest addition to the food and drink tourism scene.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.For more Best Possible Taste interviews, visit www.sharonnoonan.com
Bord Bia Bloom returns to Phoenix Park on Thursday 30 May 2024 and continues over the bank holiday weekend until Monday 3 June 2024.It is described as a world-class, uplifting, innovative horticulture, food, and drink experience with nature and sustainable living. Ballymaloe Foods has been attending the event for several years and in this Best Possible Taste extract general manager Maxine Hyde shares the news that the company will be launching a new product at Bloom 2024.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.For more Best Possible Taste interviews, visit www.sharonnoonan.com
In this Best Possible Taste extract, we return to the 2024 Balmoral Show to meet Alanna McKeever from Long Meadow Cider and Laura Short Murphy founder of Sliced the recently launched OatCo.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.For more Best Possible Taste interviews, visit www.sharonnoonan.com
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we meet Paul Carroll from Ghan House.Ghan House is a beautiful Blue Book property located in medieval Carlingford in Co Louth, Ireland.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.For more BPT interviews visit www.sharonnoonan.com
In this Best Possible Taste extract we pay a visit to the food and drink pavilion at the 155th Balmoral Show thanks to an invitation from Shauna Magill-Fegan, Invest Northern Ireland.During the visit Sharon Noonan chats to:Gary Quate, Tourism NIShera McAloran, Karr iKitchenAndrea Boher, Green Fingers FamilyRyan Harty, Bro CoffeeTrevor Boyd, Betty’s Ice-CreamTim McCarthy, Blackfire FoodsTHE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.For more Best Possible Taste interviews visit www.sharonnoonan.com
In this Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan talks to Paula Butler.Paula is an Environmental and Climate Change Consultant with over 25 years of experience and founded her own sustainability practice ‘Ecoconscious Living’ in 2014. Paula advises individuals, businesses, and community groups on incorporating sustainability into everyday life, in a meaningful and impactful way. With 30% of food wasted globally, Paula is passionate about reducing food waste in Irish homes and sees this as an easy way to significantly reduce our personal environmental impact. Paula provides easy, practical tips to help you cook nutritious food for your family, with minimal waste and a lower ecological footprint. For more information see: www.ecoconsciousliving.ieTHE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.For more Best Possible Taste interviews visit www.sharonnoonan.com
In this episode of Best Possible Taste Annie Dunne, founder of the art of GRATE food shares details about BrandBite, a free event for the food and drink industry in Ireland that is taking place on 22 May 2024.BrandBite is funded by the Taste 4 Success Skillnet and Network Director, Bridie Corrigan Matthews, provides an insight into the supports that Taste 4 Success offers to the food and drink industry in Ireland.BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST & CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.
In this Best Possible Taste interview Sharon Noonan talks to Wicklow based hemp farmer Ed Hanbridge.Ed, a passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture, is the driving force behind 'The Hemp Farm'. Located in the picturesque heart of Wicklow, Ireland, 'The Hemp Farm' is one of the only certified organic producer of hemp products in Ireland. Ed also runs the family farm which produces and delivers organic beef & lamb direct to customer's & hihh end restaurants from their herd of pedigree, traditional Irish, Dexter & Irish Moil cattle and the flock of Cheviot, Suffolk & Galway sheep underthe brand Keadeen Mountain Farms. Founded in 2020, 'The Hemp Farm' began as a small-scale operation with a big vision: to harness the power of hemp to promote wellness and sustainability. In 2015, 'The family Farm' transitioned to organic farming methods, further enhancing the purity and potency of their products. Today, the farm produces a wide range of hemp-derived goods, including Hemp seed oil for food use, Protein powder for shakes & smoothies, CBD oil supplements, skincare products, all of which are crafted with care and precision.Driven by a desire to make a positive impact on both people and the planet, Ed's mission is simple yet profound: to promote health, wellness, and sustainability through the power of hemp. With 'The Hemp Farm', he invites others to join him on this journey towards a brighter, greener future.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.For more BPT interviews, visit www.sharonnoonan.com
In this Best Possible Taste interview we meet Gareth Naughton, head chef at the award-winning Neighbourhood Restaurant in Naas, Co Kildare.BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.For more Best Possible Taste interviews, visit www.sharonnoonan.com
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we meet Orla McAndrew.Orla is a multi award winning chef and entrepreneur.She is a mum of three young girls and has created a successful event catering business in the past number of years, having been the eternal student and a stay at home mum for many years before taking that leap of faith.Heart led, she works off the cuff and has a proven track record for finding creative ways to remain relevant and at the front of people's minds.She is a regular on The RTE Today Show, is about to launch a cookbook and has recently launched Zero Waste Wedding Catering to the Irish market.BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST & CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.For more BPT interviews, visit www.sharonnoonan.com
In this Best Possible Interview, Peter Monaghan, founder of Inis Escargot shares his story about combining suckler farming with snail farming.The suckler farm produces top-quality weanlings and the snail farm rears, fattens, finishes and exports Inis Escargot snails directly from the farm.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST HAVING CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.For more BPT interviews, visit www.sharonnoonan.com
In this Best Possible Taste interview we meet Joe Gorman from Garryhinch Wood Exotic Mushrooms.Joe has been involved in the mushroom-growing business for 30 years supplying the retail sector, food services sector and farmers markets all across Ireland. Based on the banks of the river Barrow on the borders of counties Laois and Offaly today they grow a wide range of wild exotic organic mushrooms which are cultivated on wooden blocks made from trees sourced from sustainable managed forests. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST & CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.For more BPT interviews visit www.sharonnoonan.com
Mary-Claire O' Sullivan trained as a professional chef before embarking on a career working in the fashion industry.In more recent times she studied nutrition and health coaching and in this Best Possible Taste interview she shares her journey from a career in food to one in fashion before returning to food again.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more Best Possible Taste interviews.
In this Best Possible Taste, we meet to Jenny Flynn, Executive Chef at Faithlegg, Co Waterford.Jenny has built long-lasting relationships with local producers and artisan suppliers in Ireland creating bespoke seasonal menus that capture a taste of Waterford across Faithlegg’s restaurant and bars – the 2AA Rosette Roseville Rooms restaurant, the Alyward Lounge, Bar 1783 and the Red Cedar Lounge. Since joining Faithlegg over fifteen years ago, Jenny has introduced her range of products including dressings, oils and jams with her Seville Orange & Muldoon Whisky Marmalade awarded bronze at the 2021 Blas na hÉireann awards. A Wexford native, Jenny grew up in the countryside surrounded by an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables, spending hours working alongside her grandmother in the kitchen preparing homemade jams and breads. From a very early age, Jenny developed an innate appreciation for eating good food which has played a central role to her approach to cooking throughout her career to date. The food ethos at Faithlegg is very simple — it’s all about respect. Faithlegg has a unique collection of restaurants, each one with a different food offering but all with a sense of old world charm that is fresh and polished. By respecting the heritage of the building and its story and setting, Faithlegg stays contemporary with a timeless quality.Executive Chef Jenny Flynn glows when she speaks about her suppliers — the farmers, growers, fishermen and bakers who she respects so much, and who take such time and care in doing what they do so well. It is her mission to share that passion with her teams and the guests at Faithlegg, so the cycle of respect continues. Her delicious menus showcase all that is best and finest from many named local and artisan producers from Waterford, from her home county of Wexford, the whole of the South East and the island of Ireland. “I’m all about supporting local food,” says Jenny Flynn, “not just because it’s local, but because it’s excellent. We source and buy our seasonal ingredients and look to maximise their potential, treating them with the respect, attention and care they deserve, developing the dishes served daily to our guests inspired me to expand our produce into retail, so our guests can now bring a taste of Faithlegg home to their table. I believe in food and the joy it brings to everyone, in good times and in bad, it helps us celebrate and binds us together, and at Faithlegg we love what we do. We hope our guests think that love shows”.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more Best Possible Taste interviews.
In this BPT interview chef Simon Regan talks about the 2024 National Culinary Skills Competition that took place in Killarney in Co Kerry.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023, MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more details.
In this Best Possible Taste, Eunice Power shares details about the 2024 Waterford Festival of Food that takes place from Friday 19 April - Sunday 21 April.The festival is one of Ireland’s longest running food and community festivals and has an extensive programme of events.Visit www.waterfordfoodfestival.com for more details.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more BPT interviews.
In this Best Possible Taste we meet chef Keith Boyle who has been appointed executive chef of the multi-award-winning estate Mountain View in Kilkenny.Previously crowned best chef in Leinster and Munster at the Irish Restaurant Awards, Keith talks about his culinary journey to date and shares details about events including hosting a much-anticipated series of pop up dining events across the year with the first announced as ‘Dinner with the MasterChefs’ on Saturday May 4th as part of the inaugural Foodie Fest. Keith also talks about the estate’s kitchen garden, zero waste street food truck named ‘LOADED’ and Sunday Market.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we meet Norma Kelly, an award-winning chocolatier who has bucked the trend and expanded Praline - her flourishing café business in her hometown of Mitchelstown, Co. Cork - with the opening of a striking new twenty-seater confectionery concept.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST THAT CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more Best Possible Taste interviews.
In this Best Possible Taste interview we meet Hanna Bäckmo, an award-winning beekeeper, entrepreneur, hobby gardener and internationally published writer. Originally from a small island in Sweden, she now lives in East Cork with her son, two dogs, a flock of rescue chickens and lots of bees. Hanna is the founder of Hanna’s Bees, producing a unique range of natural and sustainable honey, propolis, and beeswax products sold in Ireland’s leading Gift & Artisan food stores and select US outlets. With 70 colonies of Native Irish honeybees, she is a passionate bee-advocate and educator and is an Ambassador for the Native Irish Honeybee.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST THAT CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more Best Possible Taste interviews.
This interview with Claire O'Kane is an extract from a Best Possible Taste programme that is a celebration of Taste Causeway, an All-Ireland Foodie Destination Award Winner and an accredited Slow Food Destination in Northern Ireland.Mussenden Sea Salt is hand-crafted on the rugged Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland. As Northern Ireland's only sea salt producer, they pride themselves on producing sea salt with Zero Impact on the sea. The focus is on not overly producing sea salt, meaning that they believe that sea salt should be as nature intended, naturally moist. Not only are they Northern Ireland's only sea salt producer, they also host exclusive dining and wellness experiences in iconic landmarks such as Mussenden Temple in Northern Ireland, and locations throughout Ireland. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
This interview with Charlotte Dixon is an extract from a Best Possible Taste programme that is a celebration of Taste Causeway, an All-Ireland Foodie Destination Award Winner and an accredited Slow Food Destination in Northern Ireland.Charlotte talks about her journey from studying for a Chemistry Ph.D. to opening the Elephant Rock — an 18-bedroom boutique hotel perched on a rocky headland in the coastal town of Portrush. A small hotel with a big personality - the guestrooms are an elegant nod to a bygone era that beautifully complements the original Victorian Terrace building. The hotel’s restaurant has a focus on fresh, local produce of the highest quality and welcomes overnight guests and day-trippers alike. Keep an eye out for some exciting upcoming food and drink events by following their social media.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
This interview with Mark Rodgers is an extract from a Best Possible Taste programme that is a celebration of Taste Causeway an All-Ireland Foodie Destination Award Winner and an accredited Slow Food Destination in Northern Ireland."Mark is a third-generation storyteller ( a seanchai ). His first-hand, free-flowing stories and his exclusive access to influential people and places will forever root you to this land, shaping memories so strong you will swear you were here centuries before. “THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
This Best Possible Taste episode is a celebration of Taste Causeway an All-Ireland Foodie Destination Award Winner and an accredited Slow Food Destination in Northern Ireland.The first guest is Mark Rodgers who is a story teller and guide.We hear from Simon Hogg from Dunluce Distillery.We talk to artisan producer Claire O'Kane from Mussenden Sea Salt and who also curates unique dining experience in Mussenden Temple.Zilda from the Cultured Bakehouse gives an insight into her business and the final guest is Charlotte Dixon, owner of the very unique Elephant Rock Hotel in Portrush.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW THAT CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2024.
In this Best Possible Taste interview we return to Airfield Estate, an urban farm and organic garden in South Dublin to meet CEO Claire McEvilly to find out more about her vision for Airfield.Airfield Estate is a leading Dublin tourist attraction and Dublin’s sustainable food hub - a place where people can reconnect with where their food comes from. Claire is a public health nutritionist by background. Before joining Airfield, she worked in communications roles in the UK and Ireland for various organisations including the British Nutrition Foundation, the University of Cambridge, UCD and global food multinational Danone. She is a former member of the Safefood Advisory Board – one of the all-island bodies, Strategic Advisor to BLab Ireland and Chair of the Advisory Board All Ireland Science Media Centre.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
Recent Best Possible Taste episodes have featured finalists in the 2024 Small Firms Association Small Business Awards and in this episode the spotlight is on Birgitta Hedin Curtin whose company, the multi-award-winning Burren Smokehouse in Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare celebrated being highly commended in the food and drink category, However, that’s not all the Burren Smokehouse is celebrating, as this year marks 35 years in business!THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
Recent episodes of Best Possible Taste have featured finalists in the 2024 Small Firms Association Small Business Awards. In this episode the spotlight is on Rachel Byrne from ZingibeerTHE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
In this interview, Sharon Noonan catches up with chef Paula McIntyre who shares the culinary attributes of the North Antrim Coast, celebrates being the new chair of the Irish Food Writers' Guild and is heading to the US to film the latest series in her TV show, Hamely Kitchen.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.For more BPT interviews, visit www.sharonnoonan.com
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we find out about the support that the Small Firms' Association provides to its members, including food and drink businesses.SFA Director David Broderick also talks about the upcoming SFA Small Business Awards.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.For more BPT interviews, visit www.sharonnoonan.com
In this interview, we hear about Nutty Delights thanks to Nik Mehta. Nutty Delights is Dublin’s first and only nuts and dried fruit retailer and is a finalist in the 2024 SFA Small Business Awards.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.For more BPT interviews, visit www.sharonnoonan.com
In this interview Lily Ramirez-Foran, founder of Picado Mexican in Dublin, Ireland shares lots of exciting news including being a finalist in this year’s SFA’s Best in Small Business Awards.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
In this Best Possible Taste interview we meet Dr Kirstie McAdoo who is Head of Education and Research at Airfield Estate in Dublin, Ireland.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.
In this interview, Sharon Noonan is joined by award-winning chef, Aishling Moore from Cork's Goldie Restaurant to find out abouther recent kitchen takeover in New York City at the Dead Rabbit Pub, to chat about her book “Whole Catch” which can be preordered from Blasta Books and to hear the excitement about retaining the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
In this BPT interview, Sharon Noonan meets Niamh Dooley, co-founder of Bia Sol, an Irish food start-up that aims to maximise nutrition and minimise waste. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
In 2023 Ireland’s Blue Book welcomed the Cliff at Lyons to its already impressive portfolio of properties throughout the country. In this interview joint managing director Tristan Jacob reveals what guests can expect to enjoy at the Kildare property.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Cathy Curran about an event organised by the National Dairy Council at Airfield with multi-award-winning chef Anna Haugh.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
In this interview, Hilary McGrath from A Bit on the Side shares details about the latest additions to the product range.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Helen Bracken from Fox COvert Farm in Co Offaly, Ireland provides an insight into growing hemp for the health and wellness market.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more interviews
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we meet Samantha Forrest, founder of Fussy Food Plates."As a busy Mum of three children under five, I know how stressful mealtimes can be. We want our children to happy and healthy but often our wishes get in the way of children’s natural desire to constantly explore, be creative and simply play. So I set out to make our mealtimes - fun."At first, this meant more creativity with menu choices and food design to encourage our children to eat a more varied diet but I soon began to experiment with how and where we eating and that’s when I realised I was missing something…"After 15 months of R&D, product testing and lots of mealtimes. I created The Fussy Food Plate!"The Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest-running food and drink radio show and podcast and celebrated 10 years on air in 2023.For more information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Margaret Dineen, founder of Blue Sky Food Consulting, about the Irish Food Trade Connect Forum which takes place on Thursday 21 March 2024 in the Kilashee Hotel, Naas, Co Kildare.Visit www.blueskyfoodconsulting.ie for more information and to book your place.
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we meet Tricia England from the Mason's Apron in Viriginia, Co Cavan, Ireland who is celebrating 20 years in business.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST & CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.For more interviews, visit www.sharonnoonan.com
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan sits down with Santina Kennedy in the magnificent K Club to talk about St Brigid and the upcoming events to celebrate this special saint.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Margaret Leahy shares details about her new venture - Fable Tours.Margaret is a Fáilte Ireland Tour Guide who enjoys meeting new people, eating great food, and having a laugh. Raised on an organic farm, she now lives on a smallholding growing vegetables in the company of numerous animals including her ever-faithful dog Willow. Meeting people, breaking bread with new friends and listening to old and young with their stories of growing, cooking and foraging is what has made Margaret's travels all over the world exciting. Margaret is passionate about providing immersive experiences in the beautiful West of Ireland. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Charlotte Pike, a food and drink expert with over a decade of experience. Charlotte's portfolio career includes writing, teaching, broadcasting and consulting and Charlotte is also a professionally trained chef, highly experienced Executive Chef Tutor,Charlotte has written several award-winning cookery books and in this interview, we hear more details about the intricacies involved.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
In this Best Possible Taste interview, chef Tom Flavin shares details about his collaboration with childhood friend and award-winning butcher, Garrett Landers. The duo have launched a collection of delicious ready meals on to the market, under the brand Cook & Cleaver.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST & CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR MORE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE PODCASTS.
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Dublin based author and wellness lover Holly White, who is certified in plant based nutrition, returns with lots of inspiration for Veganuary.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR LOTS MORE BPT INTERVIEWS!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Ciara Troy, founder of Oishii Foods Ltd.Launched in 2006 by Ciara Troy, Oishii (meaning ‘delicious’) Sushi is Ireland’s leading artisan producer of a premium ready to eat sushi range.The business has weathered countless storms – challenges brought about by Brexit and Covid were quickly followed with rising raw material costs, supply chain issues and sky-high energy bills. However, Ciara and her team have demonstrated grit and resilience in protecting the business, focussing on growth, and improving efficiencies. This has resulted in an impressive 24 months of growth, with sales increasing by 130%. The business added more retail outlets to their distribution channels which generated new customers, not only nationwide in ROI but also across the border in Northern Ireland where Oishii sushi has been selling for more than 18 months.Visit www.oishiisushi.ie for more details.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR LOTS MORE BPT INTERVIEWS!
In this Best Possible Taste interview chef Conor Spacey has lots of inspiration to use up the Christmas leftovers.Conor Spacey has worked in the food industry for over 30 years, but over the last 15 years, he's done a deep dive into sustainability and our broken food system to become one of the industry leaders in zero waste kitchens. Most recently, Conor has worked with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to establish the Chefs’ Manifesto, a community of over 900 chefs across 100 countries that works with many NGOs to make real change. Conor has received many accolades for his work in sustainability and attends events around the world for pop-ups, talks and demos. You can also catch him on Virgin Media’s Six O’clock Show showcasing zero waste meals.Photographer credit: Ruth Calder-PottsTHE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we find out what famous shoulders Andy Clarke (Food & Drink Writer, Judge, TV Producer / Director and author of Home Bar) has been rubbing with and what drinks he recommends serving this Christmas.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Holly White, who is certified in plant-based nutrition, to get great advice and inspiration for a plant-based Christmas.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noona meets Karen Coakley AKA Kenmare Foodie. Karen’s passion for cooking and supporting Irish food producers has led her to establish a thriving business that includes food tours and WhatsApp cooking classes. So if you are hosting Christmas this year, Karen has some great advice for you!THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Ronan O’Halloran gives Sharon Noonan an insight into spending Christmas at Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate, one of Ireland’s Blue Book properties.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Ray Byrne shares the Wineport Lodge story from opening its doors as a daytime restaurant beside a sailing centre on the shores of Lough Ree 30 years ago to adding bedrooms, being the original venue to the TV show “The Restaurant,” opening a spa and launching a 48-foot luxury cruiser as new accommodation for 2023.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan meets Jane Gleeson to find out more about Guzzle, an annual art and food publication made in Ireland.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste extract Sharon Noonan meets chef Ali Honour to talk about her latest project "Beans is how!"THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this episode of the Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan chats to Suzanne Campbell to find out all about the 2023 Irish Food Writing Awards.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we meet Olivia Duff to find out about the 2023 Samhain Festival of Food & Culture which takes place in Kells, Co Meath from November 2nd - November 5th.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan meets Martina Calvey to find out more about her family business - Achill Mountain Lamb.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Oisin Davis writes an award-winning monthly column in Food & Wine Magazine with the Business Post and is a regular radio and TV contributor. In this interview Oisin tells Sharon Noonan about his book "Irish Kitchen Cocktails" which shows you how easy it is to make cocktails with Irish spirits using everyday kitchen equipment.Pic credit: Barbara McCarthyTHE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan is transported to Argentina thanks to a visit to the award winning Tango Street Food in Killarney, Co Kerry where we meet owners Pamela and Facundo.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
The Best Possible Taste celebrated 10 years on air on Sunday 8 October, making it Ireland’s longest-running food and drink radio show and podcast. At this year’s Blas na hÉireann/Irish Food Awards in Dingle, Co Kerry, Sharon Noonan, who produces and presents the show, found herself in the guest’s chair being interviewed by chef and broadcaster Brian McDermott.
In this episode of the Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan talks to Arnaldo Morellis from Morellis' Ice Cream Ltd whose mango sorbet was awarded the Supreme Champion award at the 2023 Blas na hÉireann / Irish Food Awards.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Pat & Mary O’Neill from the O’Neill Dry Cure Bacon Company explain the unique selling points of their products won silver for their dry-cured rashers and bronze for their smoked dry cured back rashers at this year’s @blasnaheireannTHE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Graham Herterich aka The Cupcake Bloke shares how his journey led him to become an award-winning baker whose passion lies with the black.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we meet Ian Mernagh from Killiane Castle Honey in advance of #Blas2023.Ian didn’t know it at the time of the interview but his soft set honey won a bronze at the 2023 Blas na hÉireann/Irish Food Awards.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan meets Andrew Shinnock from Blackwater Honey to find out more about beekeeping and his award-winning honey.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Dervla McCabe shares details about Foodworks, an accelerator programme for globally scalable innovative Food and Drink Starts up.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Steve Guiney joins Sharon Noonan to talk about his microbrewery - Original 7 Beverage Company.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we meet multi-award-winning artisan producer Magaly Murray from Gran Grans FoodsTHE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we meet Shelly Maguire from Ireland’s Blue Book, a bespoke collection of Irish Country House Hotels, Manor Houses, Castles and Restaurants, marketed as charming and stylish hideaways for a romantic escape or weekend retreat.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan meest Sarah Browne, founder of Oysome, an exciting new female-led business that focuses on one key ingredient - Irish oystersTHE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
I have had the pleasure of staying in the fabulous Castlewood House in Dingle, Co Kerry.In this BPT interview, I talk to proprietor Helen Heaton about the beautiful property that she runs alongside her husband Brian.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON AIR MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST!!
If you struggle with the school lunch box, help is at hand thanks to Deirdre Doyle from the Cool Food School who is on a mission to teach children of all ages about the joys of healthy eating,
THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Chef Tom Flavin has been a regular guest on the Best Possible Taste and since founding his own company, the business has been going from strength to strength. In this interview we find out about his collaboration with an old school friend, his latest passion project and what is on during this year’s Pigtown festival.
THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
The National Dairy Council has launched a Back to School campaign in collaboration with cook and broadcaster Aisling Larkin. In this interview, Aisling shares her tips and advice for creating nutritious lunch boxes and cost-effective dinners for all the family to enjoy.
The Best Possible Taste is celebrating 10 years on air in 2023 making it Ireland's longest-running food/drink radio show/podcast. Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more interviews.
Meet Anne Marie Feighery from Feighery's Farm in Co Offaly.Anne Marie produces an award-winning beetroot juice and has recently launched the "beet bullet" onto the market in response to demand from consumers.The Best Possible Taste is celebrating 10 years on air in 2023 making it Ireland's longest-running food/drink radio show.Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more interviews.
David Lawlor is, along with his wife Marguerite, the owner of Watermark Coffee.In this interview, David shares details about their coffee blends and how their customers are delivering a meaningful difference to our environment every time they choose to drink them.The Best Possible Taste is celebrating 10 years on air making it Ireland's longest-running food/drink radio show and podcast.Visit ww.sharonnoonan.com for more interviews.
Sharon Noonan was the 2023 Taste of Dublin Food for Thought with LovinDublin host. One of Sharon's guests was David Gillick one of Ireland’s most successful sprint athletes. He’s an Olympian, a Double Euro Champion, Lidl Ambassador, a cookbook author, winner of celebrity Masterchef, mental health advocate and the list goes on. In this interview David shares his food journey from being a professional athlete to a father of 3 small children.
The Best Possible Taste is celebrating 10 years on air in September making it Ireland's longest running food/drink radio show and podcast!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Ellen Quinn, co-founder of Hurst Botanicals, a Co Clare-based kombucha brewery.
The Best Possible Taste is celebrating 10 years on the airwaves in 2023 making it Ireland’s longest-running food and drink radio show/podcast.
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In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan's guest is Brendan Guinan, a regenerative farmer from Co Laois.
Sharon Noonan is hosting The Food for Thought talk stage with Lovin Dublin at the 2023 Taste of Dublin and the programme offers a relaxed chance for you to get up close and personal with an array of foodie talent and experts. One such expert is Megan Hide from Copeland Distillery.
In this Best Possible Taste interview Sharon talks to Megan who shares the Copeland Distillery story, product range and plans for the future.
The Best Possible Taste is celebrating 10 years on the airwaves in 2023 making it Ireland’s longest running food and drink radio show/podcast.
In this episode of the Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan talks to TV chef Erica Drum about the 2023 Taste of Dublin which takes place in the magnificent Iveagh Gardens from Thursday 15 June - Sunday 18 June 2023.
Taste of Dublin offers visitors the unique opportunity to source essential ingredients from artisan producers, engage with Ireland’s top culinary talent, be on the front line of masterclasses and relax in the gourmet atmosphere of the summer’s finest food and drink festival.
This year Erica is the MC in the Miele Masterclass kitchen and in this interview, she shares what we can look forward to this year.
The Best Possible Taste is celebrating 10 years on the airwaves in 2023 making it Ireland’s longest running food and drink radio show/podcast.
In this extract from the Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan talks to husband wife duo, David and Marguerite Lawlor about their latest coffee brand - Green Ocean Coffee. They have partnered with Clew Bay Oyster Co-op to fund the restoration of sea grass and oyster beds in protected areas in Clew Bay, Co Mayo. Each bag of Green Ocean Coffee sold funds the restoration of 1 square meter of the seabed.The Best Possible Taste is celebrating 10 years on the airwaves in 2023 making it Ireland’s longest running food and drink radio show/podcast.
In this extract from the Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan talks to Laura Douglas, Head of Bloom and Brand Partnerships about the 2023 Bord Bia Bloom which takes place 1-5 June 2023 in Dublin’s Phoenix Park.The Best Possible Taste is celebrating 10 years on the airwaves in 2023 making it Ireland’s longest running food and drink radio show/podcast.
Zingibeer is an Irish drinks start-up by father and daughter team, Kevin and Rachel Byrne, who started to brew this low-alcohol ginger beer as a Covid project. It launched in 2022, and, with help from Enterprise Ireland, the Food Academy and a Gold Blas Award, they now have an enviable distribution throughout the country in supermarkets, off licenses and bars. In this Best Possible Taste interview Sharon Noonan talks to Rachel Byrne about the company, its successes to date and future plans.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT THE LONGEST RUNNING FOOD/DRINK RADIO SHOW/PODCAST IN IRELAND!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan meets Jolene Cox, AKA One Yummy Mummy.Jolene is an award-winning food writer and 2-time bestselling cookbook author. Alongside her daughter, Lils, Jolene is on a mission: to make home cooking the new convenience food.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIR IN 2023 - THE LONGEST RUNNING FOOD/DRINK RADIO SHOW/PODCAST IN IRELAND!
Ben Collier from Normandy Tourism tells Sharon Noonan about the ‘Normandy Food Tour’ that is coming to Ireland for the 2023 June Bank Holiday weekend to create a French Food Festival in three locations with Norman heritage.The Best Possible Taste is celebrating 10 years on the airwaves in 2023 making it Ireland's longest running food and drink radio show and podcast!
Kristin Jensen is the founder of Nine Bean Rows Books- a boutique Irish publishing house for tastemakers and storytellers.In this Best Possible Taste interview, Kristen tells Sharon Noonan about the latest publications - Scoop Magazine, Paradiso by Denis Cotter, The Gathered Table as well as the latest additions to the Blasta Books' series.
Sharon Noonan enjoyed a visit to the 2023 Balmoral Show where the Food NI pavilion was bursting with lots of food and drink producers.In this compilation Sharon talks to:Gary Quate, Tourism NIPaul Clarke, Craic FoodsLuke Harkness, Maine Minerals/It's the Maine ManBronagh Quail, Moocha KombuchaLuke Mackle, Natural UmberShera McAloran, Karri KitchenCarlos Capparelli, Capparelli CooksHannah Donaldson, Round House Bakery
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Kate Ryan, founder of Flavour.ie, to congratulate her on being named the 2023 Blas na hÉireann Producers’ Champion and to find out more about Kate’s amazing journey from Bristol to West Cork and how she took the plunge and gave up her safe, pensionable job to pursue her passion.Pic by Joleen CroninP.S. The Best Possible Taste is celebrating 10 years on the airwaves in 2023!
Siobhán Ní Gháirbhith shares details about the 2023 Irish Raw Milk Cheese Week which takes place 8-14 May 2023.The aim of the campaign is to showcase the variety and quality of Irish raw milk cheese.
In this BPT interview, we meet Martina Burns from Richmount Cordials in Co Longford, Ireland.The Best Possible Taste is celebrating 10 years on the airwaves in 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste interview Sharon Noonan talks to Ciara Shine from Donegal’s Shine Seafood.P.S. The Best Possible Taste is celebrating 10 years on the airwaves in 2023!
Klara Heron, Editor of Irish Country Magazine, joins Best Possible Taste host, Sharon Noonan, to share details about the 2023 Irish Made Awards that are open for entries until 31 May 2023.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste podcast, Sharon Noonan meets Aine Faughnan, Managing Director of Dromod Boxty in Co Leitrim.Aine shares the story of her family's business and how she is on a mission to raise awareness about this delicious Irish heritage food and give it the recognition that it rightly deserves.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIR IN 2023!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we meet Mairead Finnegan, founder of Roll-It Pastry, an Irish artisan food company that produces award-winning all-butter frozen pastry.The Best Possible Taste is celebrating 10 years on the airwaves in 2023!
The Best Possible Taste is celebrating 10 years on the airwaves in 2023!In this extract from the Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan talks to Charlotte Pike a food and drink expert whose portfolio includes writing, teaching, broadcasting and consulting.Charlotte shares details of her food journey and what she thinks about the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland.
Joanne Ní Chróinín is a food/drink blogger who enjoyed a press trip to the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland in March 2023.In this interview, Joanne shares details of the places she visited on the trip and the culinary delights enjoyed.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.
In this BPT interview, chef and food writer, Paula McIntyre, inspires us all to take a trip to the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland to experience the wonderful food and drink experiences on offer.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023
In this BPT interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Mark Scott-Lennon, MD of the magnificent Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Killiney, Co Dublin.Mark is the 3rd generation custodian of the family business and shares his memories growing up in the hospitality industry and his journey to join it.DID YOU KNOW THAT THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS CELEBRATING 10. YEARS ON THE AIR IN 2023?
In this BPT interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Caroline Hennessy about the 2023 Irish Food Writers' Guild Awards.The winners of the 2023 Irish Food Writers’ Guild Food Awards are:Food Award: Smoked Lough Neagh Eel, Co AntrimFood Award: Velvet Cloud Sheep's Milk Yogurt, Co MayoFood Award: Ballylisk of Armagh, Co ArmaghIrish Drink Award: Beoir Chorcha Dhuibhne for Béal Bán, Co KerryNotable Contribution to Irish Food: Gabriel Faherty, Aran Island Goats’ Cheese, Co GalwayEnvironmental Award: The Wooded Pig, Co MeathCommunity Food Award: Field of Dreams - Down Syndrome Cork, Co CorkLifetime Achievement Award: Kevin and Seamus Sheridan, Co Galway
In this #BPT extract Sharon Noonan talks to Peter Wilson, GM of Avalon House Hotel, a beautiful 19th-century manor house in the centre of the heritage town of Castlecomer in Co Kilkenny.Q: DID YOU KNOW THAT THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023!!!!
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Emma Carmody, founder of Grounded Pottery, a sustainable ceramic-ware business based in Co Kerry, Ireland.Emma, along with her mother Marjorie, hand-makes pottery, such as premium reusable cups, to help to move society towards a more sustainable culture, and away from single-use waste.The Best Possible Taste is celebrating 10 years on the airwaves in 2023!
In this BPT interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Pamela Neumann, co-founder of Tango St Food in Killarney, Co KerryPamela and her husband opened the business during Covid. They make artisan pizzas cooked in a real wood-fired oven, traditional Argentine empanadas and hand-crafted sweet snacks and desserts.Since opening the business has gone from strength to strength and Pamela reveals details about their ongoing expansion plans.WHOOP! THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIR IN 2023!!!!
In this extract from the Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan talks to Ali Dunworth about a trio of food festival taking place in 2023.Ali starts with “Me Auld Flower” a new festival for 2023 which takes place over St Patrick’s week.Beyond the Pale/Beyond the Plate which is held in Wicklow in JuneAndThe Big Grill which takes place in August in Dublin’s Herbert Park.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
In this BPT extract, Sharon Noonan talks to Shemaine Doyle, founder of Brave, a creative marketing agency in Ireland.Shemaine shares details about her career in the food and beverage sector that took her to Ireland to the Middle East and back again.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023!
In this BPT extract, Sharon Noonan talks to Andy Clarke, Food & Drink Expert, Writer, Broadcaster, Event Host, TV Series Producer, Director and author of the cocktail book, "Home Bar."Andy has close links to Ireland as his husband hails from the Emerald Isle and he is a regular visitor. He is a judge at the Irish Food Writing Awards and Sharon met him in Northern Ireland in 2022 on a press trip (what happens in the Waterman Cookery School, stays in the Waterman Cookery School!) organised by Shauna Magill AKA @LoveNIFood.In this interview, Andy is full of praise for Irish products including Valentia Island Vermouth and Long Meadow Cider.He also talks about his role in Pub in the Park and The Big Grill.Follow Andy on Instagram @tvsandyclarke for culinary content that will make you smile!THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023!
The Best Possible Taste is celebrating 10 years on the airwaves in 2023!In this extract from the Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan talks to Caryna Camerino from the award winning bakery, Camerino, about planning the perfect wedding cake.
The Best Possible Taste is celebrating 10 years on the airwaves in 2023!In this extract from the Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan talks to Georgina Campbell about:The latest edition of "Georgina Campbell's Ireland - The Best of The Best,"The 2022 Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awardsand the Taste Wexford Breakfast Showcase that took place in January 2023.
On this episode of the Best Possible Taste food, drinks and travel writer Ali Dunworth returns to the programme to share her list of Irish Cookbooks that she wrote about in the Irish TimesANDKate Dempsey joins the show from Co Cork to share the Kinsale Mead Co story.
In this episode of Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan travels to the Tralee campus of Munster Technological University to find out all about the BA (Hons) Event Management degree from lecturer Feargus Dunne, graduate Ali Keane and Blas na hEireann's Fallon Moore who provided a placement opportunity to Ali as part of her degree.
On this episode of the Best Possible Taste our resident wine expert, Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants, joins us to share his wine recommendations for the Christmas dinner and he also has some gifting suggestions.Then we are off to Dublin to talk to events guru Avril Bannerton who has curated and collaborated with some well know faces to create a festive extravaganza known as Christmas in the Courtyard.
On this episode of the Best Possible Taste we talk to chef Shane Smith from Cavan who has recently launched his online cookery school.Susan Boyle joins us from Barcelona to tell us about a new Irish craft beer podcast “Pint sized chats” that explores the community behind cafe brewing in Ireland.And we return to Northern Ireland for the Invest NI Showcase where I talk to Bryan Boggs from Clandyboye Yoghurt and Sarah Coughran from Bow Bells Coffee Shop and Tearooms.
On this episode of the Best Possible Taste we talk to guests from Wexford, Wicklow and Northern Ireland.Firstly, we hear from Lorraine O Dwyer from Gallivanting.ie who runs unique walks and workshops in North Wexford. Lorraine and BPT host, Sharon Noonan, were on a trip discovering Wicklow and had the pleasure of lunching at Kilruddery House so be prepared for your mouth to water when head chef Niall O Sullivan tells you what they enjoyed.Then staying in Wicklow we travel to Powercourt Distillery to meet their Food & Beverage Specialist Santina Kennedy before heading to Northern Ireland for the Invest NI showcase where Sharon meets Michelle Wilson from Crawford's Rock Seaweed Company and Michael Johnston from Bro Coffee.
On this episode of the Best Possible Taste we talk to:Kristen Jensen who is celebrating the success of Blasta Books at this year’s Irish Food Writing AwardsMary O Sullivan from Beara Bitters shares details about her portfolio of bitters that are made from natural fruits, nuts and seeds infused in alcohol.AndAoife Whelan reveals details about the recently launched Lidl Farm Experience that makes the perfect school tour
On this episode of the Best Possible Taste we talk to:Julien and Ashika, founders of the Lekker Food Collection about their success at this year’s Blas na hÉireann / Irish Food AwardsAndChris Mellon from the award-winning food podcast - That’s Bangin’ -shares his delight at winning best podcast at the recent Irish Food Writing Awards.
On this episode of the Best Possible Taste we celebrate a trio of winners from the 2022 Blas na hEireann/Irish Food Awards - Producers featured:Zaneta Labuz-czerwein, Rustic Boowa, Tralee (Gold winner)Claire Keane, The Second Street Bakeshop, Cork (Bank of Ireland Best Start-Up)Bart Pawlukojc Aran Bakery & Bistro, Kilkenny (Supreme Champion)
On this episode of the Best Possible Taste we celebrate a trio of finalists in this year’s Blas na hEireann/Irish Food Awards and find out about the Dingle Food Festival with Niamh O Kennedy. Producers featured: Clodagh Davis, Naturally Cordial, Wexford Susan McLaughlin, Love a Little, Donegal John Rogan, Rogan’s Smokehouse, Westmeath
On this episode of the Best Possible Taste we return our attention to this year’s Blas na hEireann/Irish Food Awards.
First up we travel to Belfast to meet Johnny McDowell who is one half of Indie Fude, this year’s Blas na hEireann Producers’ Champion.
Staying North we hear from Carol Banahan of Carol's Stock Market and then we are off to the Kingdom to find out about Dingle Sea Salt from Tom Leach and Moe McKeown.
On this episode of the Best Possible Taste local food champion, chef Tom Flavin, shares details about his year’s Pigtown Festival of Food & Culture. And from across the water Nick Vadasz, the pickle pioneer talks about his business which earned him the title The Picklesman.
In this episode of Best Possible Taste we travel to Taste of Dublin 2022 to hear a recording from the Food for Thought Theatre where host Dee Laffan was talking to Michelin Star chef, Jp McMahon, and Best Possible Taste producer/presenter, Sharon Noonan, about food nostalgia. We also meet Anna and Orla Snook O’Carroll who founded the award winning Valentia Island Vermouth in 2021.
In this episode of Best Possible Taste the focus is on food tours in Ireland. First up talk to Kate Ryan from Flavour.ie about a range of food tours in West Cork. Then we head up to Donegal to talk to Sue Glackin about this seasons’ Donegal Food Tours. And finally Ollie Gleeson flies the flag for the banner county and has details about the Doolin Food Tour and a VIP Cliffs of Moher Picnic.
In this episode of Best Possible Taste we pay a visit to Bloom 2022 in Phoenix Park to talk to Limerick’s Sarah O Sullivan founder of SOS Cookies and Cathy Curran from the National Dairy Council who won an award for their sustainable dairy farm show garden. Nicola Crowley and Dvir Nusery from Mezze in Tramore, Co Waterford tell us about their new cookbook. And Ruben Lopez Pulido, Director of the Spanish Tourism Office in Dublin has news about an exciting gastronomic experience for you to enjoy at Taste of Dublin which takes place in Iveagh Gardens from Thursday 16 June to Sunday 19 June.
In this episode of the Best Possible Taste we talk to Caitriona Considine from Moher Cottage in the Burren and food writer and curator, Ali Dunworth, shares details about the upcoming Beyond The Pale Festival in Wicklow which also includes a space called “Beyond the Plate” which is a celebration of all things food and drink.
In this episode of the Best Possible Taste we pay a visit to the 2022 Burren Slow Food Festival in Lisdoonvarna in Co Clare to meet some of the food producers who had stalls at the farmers’ market.
First up we hear from Fionntan Gogarty, founder of Wildwood Balsamics, a unique artisan producer of award-winning vinegar creations based in Co Mayo.
Then Dave Merrins, Farm Shop Manager with responsibility for the cheese production at the Aillwee Burren Experience tells us all about Burren Gold Cheese.
And finally we talk to Conor Graham from Linnane’s Seafood Restaurant in Newquay, Co Clare who has recently acquired Flaggy Shore Oysters along with his business partner Mark Commins.
In this episode of the Best Possible Taste we meet Birgitta Hedin Curtin, founder of the Burren Smokehouse and chair of the organising committee of this year’s Burren Slow Food Festival which takes place in Co Clare 20-22 May 2022.
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Then we head to Dublin to talk to Mike Neary, Bord Bia Director of Horticulture and Farmer Engagement, about this year’s Bloom - Ireland’s largest and most spectacular gardening event which also features lots of food and family fun.
In this episode of the Best Possible Taste we talk to Russell Alford and Patrick Hanlon, AKA the GastroGays, about their first cookbook HOT FAT. The book is the 2nd in the Blasta Books series, an imprint of boutique Irish publishing house Nine Bean Rows Books.
Then we head to Co Mayo to meet McKinley Neal, Pax Wholefoods and Eco Goods - a sustainable grocery and minimal waste shop in Westport.
Photo credit: Philip Doyle Blogging duo Russell James Alford and Patrick Hanlon known as Gastrogays photographed at the Woolen Mills in Dublin City Centre.
In this episode of the Best Possible Taste we talk to Henry Horkan, Bord Bia Director for North America about 2 campaigns in the US - one that aims to promote Irish lamb and the other that is an educational programme called Spirit of Ireland which focuses on Irish spirits.
Closer to home we head to Limerick city to talk to Jane Conlon from Sodalicious about how she has coped with the pandemic and the positives that have arisen for her business as a result of it.
In this episode of the Best Possible Taste we talk to food writer and consultant Ali Dunworth about her article “London Calling” which appeared in the April 2022 issue of Food & Wine Magazine. And We hear about the Dairy Chef Awards thanks to Cathy Curran from the National Dairy Council.
In this episode of the Best Possible Taste we hear about this year’s Blas na hEireann/Irish Food Awards from Fallon Moore And We Kate Ryan shares details about the winners of this year's annual Irish Food Writers’ Guild Awards.
In this episode of the Best Possible Taste we meet Sebastian Thommen, actor, artist and founder of Toast Pantry and Coffee Bar who is giving 5000 people a chance to be the new owner of Toast’s professionally restored 1960s horsebox trailer. And Cathy Fitzgibbon, AKA The Culinary Celt, tells us about the launch of her debut book “Eat with The Seasons.”
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In this episode of the Best Possible Taste, we return to The Silver Room in Newcastle West to celebrate being 5 years in business.
Deirdre Doyle tells us about founding the Cool Food School which aims to introduce children to fruit and veg so they form a positive relationship with healthy eating.
And Hannah Noonan has a smoothie recipe to share with us!
On this episode of Best Possible Taste we zoom in to New Zealand to talk to Tim Lightbourne at the Invivo Winery. And Celebrate the latest award at Castlewood House with Helen Woods Heaton.
On this episode of Best Possible Taste we hear from Ireland’s foremost zero waste advocate, Conor Spacey, Culinary Director, Food Space. And Sharon Noonan travels to Shanagolden in West Limerick to meet mother/daughter team, Mary and Helena Roche, to find out more about dining in a dome at The Old Stand.
On this episode of Best Possible Taste we welcome Annie Dunne, founder of the Art of Grate Food, back to the show to get an insight into what food and drink trends we can expect to encounter in 2022. And Sharon Noonan travels to Athenry in Co Galway to visit the soon to be opened, Bia Innovator Campus, and meet general manager Elaine Donohue.
In the first 2022 episode of the Best Possible Taste we meet Avril Molloy, founder of The Irish School of Cheese, Ireland’s only independent cheese training, education and events service for businesses that buy, sell or serve artisan cheese.
And Katia Valadeau, who blogs at www.properfood.ie, shares details about her pre-Christmas 2021 visit to West Limerick.
Sharon Noonan travels to a secret hideaway in West Limerick to meet Santa! She hears what Mrs Claus cooks for him, what his favourite dinner is and the different foods that he enjoys when he makes his epic journey around the world on Christmas Eve. From bacon and cabbage to tapas, cheese and pavlova, Santa's appetite knows no bounds! Happy Christmas everyone.
On this week’s Best Possible Taste, our resident wine guru, Ron Forestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants returns to share his recommendations and suggestions for Christmas wines
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Nutrition and Health Coach Serena O Reilly shares her plant based journey and has details about how you can get your. hands on her FREE collection of plant based recipes just in time for Christmas.
In this Best Possible Taste episode Sharon Noonan talks to Birgitta Hedin Curtin from the award winning Burren Smokehouse in Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare and hears how traditional Irish music and love inspired Birgitta to move from Sweden to Ireland.
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We "zoom" in to Barbados to talk to Laura Bonner, founder of Donegal's Muff Liquor Company , and find out about a recent collaboration with broadcaster and author Laura Whitmore.
On this episode of Best Possible Taste:
Caroline Hennessy has news about the winners of the Eight Degrees' Original Gravity competition that took place earlier this year to celebrate 10 years of brewing at Eight Degrees.
And Michael O Neill from Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens in Clonakilty, West Cork tells us about the heritage of the historical estate and its recently launched gin.
This interview is taken from the Best Possible Taste show that aired on 23 November 2021.
Sharon Noonan travelled to the Wicklow Escape to meet award-winning chef Danni Barry to talk ingredients, menus, TV shows, Eammon Holmes, Joris Minne and lots more!
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On the programme tonight we meet Co Meath artisan producer Hilary McGrath from A Bit of the Side Jellies.
Award-winning chef Jp McMahon joins us to talk about this year’s Food on the Edge a 2 day symposium that aims to challenge our perspective on food and our connection to it.
And at the end of the programme, we hear from Maurice O Connell from Wayward Irish Spirits a family company situated on the stunning Lakeview Estate on Lough Leane in Killarney.
This episode of Best Possible Taste features 2 winners from the 2021 Blas na hEireann / Irish Food Awards - Linda McGibbon, creator of SeaSugar Sweets and Judy Ratliff from Judes chocolates We also hear from wine expert, Leslie Williams from the Examiner, about Spanish wine to celebrate Spanish Food & Wine Week 2021!
This episode is in anticipation of the announcement of the 2021 winners of the annual Blas na hEireann / Irish food awards which will be announced on Saturday 2 October. We hear from 2 finalists - Andy Shinnick from Blackwater Honey and Maurice Gilbert from Ballyhoura Apple Juice. We also enjoy an extract from PodBLASt, the podcast by Blas na hEireann, when presenter Fallon Moore talks to Blas judge, Annie Dunne founder of the Art of GRATE Food.
On this week’s Best Possible Taste we go to Dublin to talk to chef Grainne O Keefe about her new restaurant Mae, collaborating with fellow chefs and The Chef Supper Club. Sharon Noonan returns to the new farmers’ market in Newcastle West to talk to Suzanne Nash about her frozen yoghurt smoothie business, RAWE. And we stay local to talk to award winning farmers Michael and Mary Ita McCarthy from Feenagh in West Limerick - this year’s winners of the 2021 NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.
On this week’s Best Possible Taste chef Tom Flavin returns to the programme and looks back on his illiustrious career cooking in ktichens all over the world and to tell us about the launch his new consultancy business. Tom also shares details about the programme of events for this year’s Pigtown Culture and Food Series which starts on Thursday September 16th.
We head to Tramore in Co Waterford to talk to Nicola Crowley about her business which she shares with her husband Dvir. Mezze is a shop, deli and takeaway specialsing in Middle Eastern cuisine.
And we talk to this episode’s final guest, Eoin Considine, co-founder of Casa Street Kitchen with Gregory Browne, at the new market in Newcastle West which the duo have recently set up.
This episode of Best Possible Taste features interviews from PodBLASt the podcast by Blas ne hEireann / The Irish Food Awards which is presented by Fallon Moore and produced by Sharon Noonan.
In the pilot episode Fallon talks to Miena Rust from Miena's Handmade Nougat and McEntee's Tea, Helen & Donal.
In another episode 2021 Blas na hEireann Producers' Champion, Brian McDermott, shares his delight at receiving the accolade and is full of praise for Ireland's food and drink producers.
Visit www.irishfoodawards.com for more details about the Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards.
In the last episode of the Best Possible Taste before the summer 2021 break, Sharon Noonan talks to Paul Moore about his food journey that started in his mother’s kitchen making chilli sauce with his brother to sell at his local farmer’s markets and food festivals around the country before deciding to go full time in 2014 with his business Rebel Chilli.
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We hear from renowned pastry chef Aoife Noonan who has enjoyed success in Michelin Star kitchens and is now pursuing her love of teaching and sharing her passion for patisserie.
On this episode of the Best Possible Taste we meet food writer and food events creative Ali Dunworth who has West Limerick connections. Ali began her career working behind the scenes in food TV in the UK on shows like Saturday Kitchen, Great British Menu and Nigella Lawson’s series as well as working in various London restaurants. Back in Ireland for the last few years, she has worked as Food Producer on RTE’s What Are You Eating?, is a regular contributor to McKennas Guides and Image.ie and curates and promotes various food events. We hear about Ali’s latest project which involves pop up outdoor dining.
Then we turn our attention to a nationwide home delivery vegetable box service thanks to 28 year old entrepreneur Fergus Halpin. Fergus is the founder of Harvest Day a mission-driven startup that describes its service as “the next best thing to shopping at the farmers gate.”
On this week’s Best Possible Taste Helen Cooke from This Winding Life returns to the programme to share a selection of great food themed books for the perfect summer read. Young entrepreneurs Jack Pierce and Caitlyn O Connor reveal the inspiration behind the Horse Box Coffee Trailer in Broadford, Co Limerick. AND Photographer and stylist Kirsty Lyons shares her journey from the fashion industry into food.
Tonight we meet Katia Valadeau who has created a fantastic online map that identifies where in Ireland we can enjoy outdoor dining when restrictions lift. Artisan food producer Brian O Neill gives us the lowdown on his company Dublin Hot Sauce and Freelance editor and food writer Kristin Jensen shares details about her kickstarter campaign "Blasta Books" which will change the way that cookbooks are published.
On this episode of the Best Possible Taste we meet Sarah O Mahony to find out how her career in hospitality started in Shannon College of Hotel Management and brought her full circle back to the college where she is now the Marketing Manager And Young female entrepreneur Ciara Hennebry shares her journey from the family farm to setting up her first business aged 16 to her latest venture Croia Ireland.
On this episode of Best Possible Taste Helen Cooke from This Winding Life returns to talk about her favourite bread. And At the end of the programme Eamon Lynch tells us about his new venture - Sprig Cookery School.
On this episode of the Best Possible Taste we talk to the newly appointed chair of the Irish Food Writers’ Guild, Caroline Hennessy. And at the end of the programme we delve into the 2017 archives to get a reminder of what wines are great for summer thanks to Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants.
On this episode of the Best Possible Taste we explore the serious issue of obesity with Niamh Arthurs registered dietician and researcher at Temple St Children’s University Hospital and Deirdre Murphy who is a member of the Irish Coalition for People Living with obesity (ICPO) And At the end of the programme Louis Murphy joins us from the Dunraven Arms Hotel in Adare, Co Limerick to give us an insight into the history of the hotel and how he and his team have been busy despite being closed in these challenging times.
In this episode of the Best Possible we celebrate one whole year since the launch of click and collect market Neighbourfood in Limerick and talk to host Deirdre MacMahon about its resounding success for customers and suppliers alike. And Ciara Brennan from Happy Food At Home shares her insights into enjoying a plant based diet and reveals details about her online cookery courses.
In this episode of the Best Possible Taste Fallon Moore from Blas na hEireann / Irish Food Awards has details about how to enter this year’s awards. Helen Cooke from This Winding Life shares advice on how to celebrate a special occasion in style during lockdown. And Chris Starr, head chef of the Dunraven Arms Hotel in Adare, Co Limerick makes our mouths water thanks to the launch of the West Limerick Grass Fed Spring Lamb Burger Kit.
Our first guest on this episode of The Best Possible Taste is Ursula Giltenane from D&M Garden Centre in Croagh who gives us an update on how the pandemic has inspired the family business to go back to their roots.
David Hayes from Logr shares his everchanging offering since opening his cafe in Adare in the middle of last year and his delicious package for Mother’s Day.
And finally Seamus Cleary from Cleary’s pub tells us about marking 1 year of his Newcastle West pub being closed and his exciting plans to celebrate St Patricks Day on Wednesday March 17th.
On this episdoe of the Best Possible Taste:
Dan Sykes from Springfield Castle in West Limerick shares an update on the historic Venue.
Final year student and Newcastle West native Katie Noonan appeals for help to get her final year thesis about goat meat published.
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Our resident wine guru Ron Forrestal returns with some great wine recommendations just in time for Mothers’ Day.
Tonight Richard Fitzgerald from the renowned Fitzgeralds' Woodlands Hotel in Adare, Co Limerick, shares details of the family’s challenges over the past 12 months and reveals how their latest venture is proving to be a resounding success. And we head over to London to talk to Anne Dunne, originally from Cavan, about her career in the food industry which has included the world’s most famous department store Harrods and most recently the launch of her new consultancy business, The Art of Grate Food.
In this episode we head to Northern Ireland to find out how a trio of local food and drink heroes are approaching the current challenges. First up is Laura Bradley from Indie Fude an independent deli and online store with outlets in Comber and Belfast where you can buy wholly Irish small- batch artisanal food and drink. Then we visit Co Down to talk to Donal Farrell from Mourne Dew Distillery. And finally back in Belfast we will hear from Caroline Wilson founder of the renowned Belfast Food Tour and Taste and Tour NI to find out how her career break from the law to pursue her passion for food is going.
Tonight's trio of guests are:
The multi talented Galway Michelin star chef and founder of Food on the Edge, JP McMahon shares details about one of his latest projects - an E-Book called “Lessons From Lockdown - Cooking After Covid".
We hear from the owner of one of West Limerick’s latest additions to the food scene - Maura Griffin from Organigo in Abbeyfeale.
And finally our regular Helen Cooke from This Winding Life reveals how her house move resulted in the discovery of some of her favourite but long forgotten kitchen gadgets
In the first 2021 episode of Best Possible Taste the guest list features Kevin Wallace , the New Leaf Urban Farmer from Ballyneety in Limerick who is planning a Community Supported Agriculture initiative this summer. Limerick entrepreneur Shane Ryan shares his career challenges and highlights which have resulted in his FIID plant based ready meals being available nationwide in all major retailers and finally at the end of the show Karen O Donohoe, no stranger to the programme, will be back to tell us about Innocent & GIY’s The Big Grow 2021.
On this programme we are feeling very festive with just over a week to go until Christmas Day. We talk to Birgitta Hedin Curtin from the award winning Burren Smokehouse in Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare about growing up in Sweden and the way Birgitta celebrated Christmas as a child. And Helen Cooke from This Winding Life has recipe inspiration so you can make some delicious home made gifts for family and friends this Christmas.
In this episode of Best Possible Taste, blogger Helen Cooke from This Winding Life returns to talk about mindful and intuitive eating. Triona O Callaghan tells us about the latest addition to the Limerick food producer scene, the Little Meringue Company and Rosemarie Bennis in Sonas Healthfoods store shares details about her favourite food and drink producers from Co Tipperary.
In this week's Best Possible Taste Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants has wine suggestions for Christmas gifts and to pair with the Christmas dinner.
Courtney Sheehy from Food Share Kerry addresses the very important issue of food banks.
And finally at the end of the programme, we meet Anna Coffey Lynch who started her artisan chocolatier business, Braw, in the middle of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic.
The Stop Food Waste campaign takes place this week and we hear from food waste expert and EPA scientist Odile Le Bolloch. We meet Jane Conlon from Sodalicious in Limerick City and Colette O Connor from Delicious Kingdom shares her favourite "dine in" options from Co Kerry.
In this Best Possible Taste podcast, Sharon Noonan talks to Ireland’s food writing royalty, Drs John and Sally McKenna, about their latest book “Milk” which explores the story of ireland’s culinary treasure thgour recipes history and culture.
Helen Cooke from This Winding Life.org returns after her first appearance last month when she talked about sleep and tonight shares her morning ritual which includes her rescue dog, Pippin.
And finally at the end of the programme we check in with our weekly regular, Colette O Connor from Delicious Kingdom, who has some suggestions about who we should follow on instagram for food inspiration.
In this programme we visit Sonas Health Foods in the heart of Newcastle West to meet owner Rosemarie Bennis to find out about the wide selection of food and drink products that are made in West Limerick.
Then we travel to Co Offaly to chat to Anne Marie Feighery about Feighery’s Farm Blas Na hEireann award winning Irish beetroot juice and finally towards the end of the show we check in with the Delicious Kingdom’s Colette O Connor to hear about Colette’s favourite food and drink producers in North Kerry.
Colette O Connor from Delicious Kingdom and Sharon Noonan visit artist, grower writer and filmmaker Lisa Fingleton at her home near Ballybunion in Co Kerry to hear about the local food project.
Maria Svejdar from GS1 joins Sharon on the programme to tell us about the work she does with food and drink producers and in particular the launch of a new interactive map that identifies the Blas Na HEireann finalist and award winning food and drink businesses in all corners of Ireland And blogger Helen Cooke from www.thiswindinglife.org encourages us to slow down and gives advice on food and drink for sleep.
In this episode we hear about the annual Irish Food Awards / Blas Na HEireann from Fallon Moore.
Colette O Connor from Delicious Kingdom shares details of her visit to Ballylongford to talk oysters.
Vincent Hanley, who blogs at Reviews Rants and Rambles, recites the Ballad of Salad Sunday by Michael Harnett and tells us about the annual literary and arts festival to celebrate the West Limerick poet.
In this episode Sharon Noonan visits Kerry with Colette O Connor from Delicious Kingdom to taste some delicious plant based treats thanks to Sid Sheehan at Nourish by Nature Cookery School In Listowel Colette talks to Pierce Walsh at John R’s Food Hall about the tradition of making pies during race week And back in Limerick Sharon travels to Number One Pery Square in the city’s beautiful Georgian Quarter to meet chef Keith Piggott to find out about this year’s Pigtown Festival
This episode of Best Possible Taste features an interview with Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants about what has been happening behind the scenes in the drink industry. Sharon Noonan meets Ursula Guiltenane in D&M Garden Centre in Croagh to find out about a programme of wellness events and in Listowel, Colette O Connor from Delicious Kingdom, introduces us to Melanie Harty from Harty Foods.
Best Possible Taste is back after a 6 month break! Sharon Noonan is in the studio with Colette O Connor from Delicious Kingdom where they meet Billy Jo O Connor from Leagh Farm. In Newcastle West Rosemarie Bennis from Sonas Healthfood Store has advice about back to school lunches and supplements. We travel to Adare where David and Petra Hayes introduce us to the latest culinary addition in Ireland's prettiest village - Logr.
On this evening’s programme Artie Clifford has details about the 13th Blas na hEireann/Irish Food Awards which open for entries on St Patrick's Day. Karen O Dohonoe shares news about the 3rd series of Grow Cook Eat which starts on Wednesday 18th on RTE One until April 28th And Kevin O Toole will be telling us about his supper club which he is hosting in Picado in Dublin on Thursday 19th March.
On this week’s Best Possible Taste we pay a visit to Limerick City to meet Gary Huynh at Sambros on Thomas St. Janice Casey Bracken has details about the Primary School Food Education Week which takes place in April and chef, author and restaurateur Jp MCMahon tells us about his new book - The Irish Cookbook.
On this Pancake Tuesday episode of Best Possible Taste we pay a visit to Limerick City to meet Deirdre McMahon to find out about Neighbourfood.
Lorcan Bourke reveals details about a new campaign Bord Bia will be running in conjunction with a number of other EU Countries to promote potatoes to millennials.
Chef Chad Byrne tells us all about the County Cooking Championships and we get a reminder about how to make a non dairy pancake thanks to Ciara Brennan from Happy Food at Home.
In this episode of Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan visits the Long Room in Limerick's One Pery Square to meet owner Patricia Roberts. We delve into the archives for Valentine's Day dinner inspiration thanks to chef Barry Liscombe from Hartes in Kildare and 7 year old Mikey Noonan has a special Valentine's Day poem for his mummy!
This episode meets 3 culinary heroes from Cork. Avril Allshire Howe from Rosscarbery Recipes & Caherbeg Free Range Pork, Susan Robbins Fehily from Wildberry Bakery and award winning chef Aishling Moore from Goldie.
Sharon Noonan meets David Matchett from Borough Market in London. Olive Sheehan shares the history of her family's trio of hotels in West Limerick and Tralee and there's a reminder about Christmas wines thanks to Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants.
We travel to Northern Ireland for a showcase of food and drink producers and meet the director of Invest NI's Food, Drink and Tourism division, John Hood, buyer Paul Hargreaves and 3 award winning food/drink producers.
This BPT episode visits the Foynes Flying Boat Museum to find out about its connections with Irish coffee, Maureen O Hara and plans for 2020 and dietician Aoife Deane has great advice about "polite calories" and enjoying healthy eating habits.
In this episode of Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan meets David Fitzgerald to find out about the iconic Milk Market in Limerick City, a food lover's paradise. We return to Leahy Farm in Co Limerick to find out how the business of making goats cheese is progression thanks to Seamus and Breda Leahy.
This episode of Best Possible Taste is presented by chef, writer and Failte Ireland Food Champion, Anthony O Toole, and focuses on his home county, Wexford.
Recorded in the majestic Johnstown Castle, guests include castle personnel, Brenda Comerford, General Estate Manager, Ciaran Fitzgerald, Head Gardener and Matt Wheeler, Curator, in conversation with Lorraine O Dwyer from Gallivanting Tours.
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Tonight Sharon Noonan visits Dingle in Co Kerry to meet Fallon Moore to find out about this year’s Blas na hEireann / Irish Food Awards. In the snug of the iconic Dick Mack’s, chef Trevis Gleason reveals details about his upcoming book – Burren Dinners and Giulia Visciani gives an insight into one of Ireland’s newest food tours – Kingdom Food Tours.
This week's Best Possible Taste visits Donegal for an inspirational tour of the county thanks to Eurotoques Ireland, Donegal Food Tours and LEO. We visit delis, cafes, restaurants and producers. Tune in to hear about the Counter Deli in Letterkenny and some of the products stocked including Shine's Tuna, Meadow Sweet Tea, and a wheatgrass drink. We then hop on the Donegal Food Tour bus and head to meet Branden Kerns in Coffee Time in Kilmacrennan before visiting McBride Fishing and Fisk Seafood Bar in Downings and Mulroy Bay Mussels, There's also a chance to catch up with award winning chef and hotelier, Brian McDermott, whose cookbook, Donegal Table, won best chef cookbook in the world at the Gourmand Cookbook awards in China.
Photo courtesy of Sue Glackin, Donegal Food Tours
In this episode of Best Possible Taste we visit Bloom in Dublin's Phoenix Park and check out gardens by Bloom, UCD and Healthy Ireland.
On this episode of Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan travels to Co Mayo to check out the Gourmet Greenway and talks to founder and Mulranny Park Hotel GM Dermot Madigan and meets Medbh O Malley from Achill Sea Salt. There's also a return visit to Co Clare to the Burren Slow Food Festival to hear from Brian Donnelly of Bia Rebel Ramen fame.
Sharon Noonan visits Bally Goats' Cheese to meet Seamus Leahy and Ciara Brennan from Happy Food at Home provides inspiration for planted based dishes.
Sharon is in the award winning Mustard Seed in Ballingarry, Co Limerick to meet with Bridget Bray founder of Fare Plate which places the spotlight on food and drink stories from Ireland and Lorraine O Dwyer from Gallivanting Tours shares her blog post "Food Festivals in Ancient Ireland."
West Limerick Resources' Caitriona Scully shares details about the West Limerick Food Destination Programme and Manuela Spinelli provides an insight into the Eurotoques Food Awards.
This episode of the Best Possible Taste shines a light on 2 upcoming food festivals.
Sharon travels to the Kingdom to meet David Scott and Noel Keane to find out about the 2019 Tralee Food Festival and Caroline Senior, CEO, West Waterford Festival of Food is on the phone with details about this year's programme.
In this episode chair of the Irish Food Writers' Guild has details about the winners of their annual food awards and Rosemarie Bennis from Sonas Healthfood Store explains the implications that the plan to impose 23% VAT on food supplements will have when it is introduced later this year.
In this episode of Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan is in Tralee, Co Kerry to meet chef Gorka Arrieta and Taste Kerry's John Harty to find out about the All Ireland Tapas and Pintxo Championships We also meet artist and former Kerry Rose, Rebekah Wall, in the wonderful creative hub and coffee shop, Maddens on Milk Market Lane in Tralee.
And for the (romantic) week that's in it, we delve into the 2014 archives to talk to Thomas Fialon from the French Table in Limerick.
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In this week's Best Possible Taste we hear from Ali Dunworth , food consultant, cook and creative who has worked behind the scenes on lots of well know cookery and food programmes at home such as Operation Transformation and What are you Eating and across the water on Market Kitchen and Nigella Feasts. There is also a quick chat with JP McMahon founder/director of Food on the Edge which returns to Galway for its 5th year this October. Best Possib;le Taste is sponsored by TheTaste.ie
On this episode of Best Possible Taste we meet Kylie Woodham from Magners Farm in Fethard, Co Tipperary to find out about her food business which accounts an award winning bone broth as one of its products.
And 7 year old Hannah Noonan telsl us all about Food Dudes, an award winning curriculum-linked evidence-based healthy eating programme which she enjoyed last week at her school Scoil Iosaf in Newcastle West, Co Limerick.
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At the start of 2019, we recall some of our favourite interviews from 2018 with a guest co-presenter, Hannah Noonan.
We return to Food on the Edge where we talked to How to Eat a Peach author, Diana Henry. We enjoy a visit to the world's most famous department store, Harrods, to meet Ann Dunne, Head of Product Development and find out about the newly refurbished food hall and finally we are aboard a ferris wheel in Co Wexford with Bean and Goose's Karen and Natalie.
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In this episode of Best Possible Taste we are immersed in the festive season with a visit to One Pery Square in Limerick City to enjoy the Christmas decor. Ciara Brennan from Happy Food At Home updates us on her vegan food story and Rosemarie Bennis from Sonas Healthfoods shop in the heart of Newcastle West, Co Limerick has some great Christmas gift inspiration.
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For this episode of Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan travelled to London. During her trip she met Rosalind Rathouse at London's most sustainable Cookery School and visited the Fresh Market Hall at the world's most famous department store, Harrodsand met with Ann Dunne, Head of Product Development to find out more about its recent monumental refurbishment. Best Possible Taste is sponsored by TheTaste.ie
In this second helpings episode of Best Possible Tastes liquid refreshments take centre stage.
First up it's a visit to Attfylin Estate on the outskirts of Limerick city where we meet General manager Paul Mordaunt.
Later in the programme we remember the advice about ordering wine in a restaurant that BPT resident wine guru Ron Forrestal shared in November 2017.
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On this episode of Best Possible Taste we meet Pat O Sullivan from Masterchefs Hospitality, one of Irelands leading corporate and events catering companies, at his latest brainchild, Copia Green, an innovative health driven, flavour focused eatery in Castletroy, Limerick and later in the programme a trio of GMIT students share details about the different initiatives they are involved in which include Feast and the Foodie Forum which takes place on 26 November 2018.
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In this episode of the Best Possible Taste, we meet young entrepreneur Eoin Sheehan to find out about his business Country Munch and Ger Mulally, chair of Savour Kilkenny, has details about this year's food festival.
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In this week's Best Possible Taste good quality ingredients from Ireland are in the spotlight thanks to a visit to the Urban Co-op's new premises in Limerick and award winning chef and Food on the Edge Symposium Director, Jp McMahon, has details about this year's Food on the Edge which takes place in Galway on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd October 2018.
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On this week's Best Possible Taste to celebrate 3 restaurants in Cork being awarded coveted Michelin stars we are going into the archives to play an from September 2016 with Rebecca Burr, director of the Michelin Guide GB and Ireland and Rebecca Steele and Dolores Prendeville about their new venture at Holly Tree Cottage in Newcastle West Co Limerick.
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In this Best Possible Taste we delve into the archives to talk about wines from New Zealand and Argentina with our resident wine guru Ron Forrestal. A visit to Mitchelstown in Co Cork reveals links to farming in West Limerick during a conversation with Pat Mulcahy of Ballinwillin House Farm the only combined farmed organic venison, wild boar and goat farm in Ireland which now and Aisling Moore head chef of Elbow Lane in Cork has details about the Market Lane Group’s chef sessions with a Catalonian influence.
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The first guest on this episode of Best Possible Taste is Chef Shane Smith who is from Co Cavan and working in Dublin’s Airfield Estate. Shane shares his food journey during a visit to Taste of Cavan where Sharon Noonan also meets Sean McGlone from Blake’s Always Organic and David Donnelly from the Shed Distillery. And at the end of the show we hear from Sally Barnes of West Cork Woodcock Smokery fame.
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In this episode of Best Possible Taste psychotherapist Niamh Connolly from The Mind Gym in Dungarvan, Co Waterfrod has news about an uplifting event in the Limerick Strand Hotel to raise money for charity. The Empowering Women Charity Fundraiser takes place on Sunday 16 September 2018.
Lorraine Fanneran shares her La Cucina story and chef Tom Flavin has details about the programme of events scheduled for September and October to celebrate Pigtown in Limerick city and county.
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PHOTO OF CHEF BRIAN MCDERMOTT AT TASTE OF CAVAN BY LORRAINE TEEVAN
This episode of Best Possible Taste has food and drink news and stories for you thanks to a visit to the recent Taste of Cavan and the Rockin Food Festival in Enniscorthy that took place over the August Bank Holiday weekend. To start off Chef Brian McDermott, MC of the Taste of Cavan cookery demonstrations, shares details about his latest venture namely the Foyle Hotel in his home town Moville in Co Donegal. Greg Devlin Marketing Manager of Silver Hill Farm reveals the company’s connections with Virginia. Co Cavan Kate Dempsey introduces us to the first new meadery in a very long time - Kinsale Mead Company and Wild About’s Fiona Falconer explains the intricacies of the permaculture garden and how her business was established thanks to it.
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On this week’s programme we have more food and drink news and stories from Wexford for you thanks to a visit to the Rockin Food Festival in Enniscorthy that took place over the 2018 August Bank Holiday weekend. To start off Paula Ronan provides us with an insight into the Wexford Food Family. Clodagh Davis from Naturally Cordial shares details about her journey to becoming an award winning producer and in contrast Orla Stafford explains how hers is just beginning with a brand new product - Jackford Gin and then what better way to finish off the show but on a sweet note thanks to chocolatier sisters Karen and Natalie Keane from Bean and Goose who talk to Sharon on the Big Wheel!
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After a short break, the Best Possible Taste returns with details of hot spots visited this summer starting with coffee connoisseur Alan Andrews at the Old Barracks Coffee Roastery in Birdhill, Co Tipperary. Then we head to the model county, aka Co Wexford, to meet Lorraine O Dwyer from Gallivanting Tours to find out about the fantastic food and drink offerings in the area.
In this Best Possible Taste episode Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants remind us of the popularity of wines from New Zealand. Sarah O Neill reveals the history of well known brand Kelloggs and introduces us to some new cereals in the range. And Kerry Murphy and Sean Naughton provide a caffeine fix at Taste of Dublin thanks to Applegreen’s Coffee Operations division.
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On this episode of Best Possible Taste we visit Sonas Healthfoods to talk to Rosemarie Bennis about ghee, bread, and eggs.
We return to Bloom to hear about the Fruit Juice Matters award winning garden by designer Kevin Dennis.
And if you’re lucky enough to be planning a holiday at the moment Teresa Gancedo from the Spanish Tourism Office tantalizes our taste buds talking about the food tourism industry in Spain.
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This episode of Best Possible Taste shines a light on Taste of Dublin which takes place every June in Iveagh Gardens.
Organiser Avril Bannerton reveals many of the 2018 highlights and Helen Cooke shares the programme of culinary talent taking to the Neff Taste Kitchen. One such talent is Lizzy Lyons from Lizzy’s Little Kitchen in Listowel and Ballybunion in Co Kerry and we return to January 2018 when Lizzy was a guest on BPT.
One of the restaurants serving their signature dish at Taste of Dublin this year is Cork’s Greene’s Restaurant and chef Bryan McCarthy tells Sharon about its ingredients and other projects that he is currently undertaking.
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In this episode of Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan visits Bloom and meets award winning designer Andrew Christopher Dunne and BIM CEO Jim O Toole in the BIM Sustainable Seafood Garden and Alan Rudden and Caroline Park in the Santa Rita Living La Vida 120 garden which also won an accolade at this year’s Bloom. There’s also an interview compliments of CRY FM with Pat Mulcahy, owner of Ballinwillin House and Farm in Mitchelstown ahead of the launch of his mediation garden.
In this week’s Best Possible Taste, we find out about the Galway Westend Street Feast thanks to Lisa Regan. Award winning drinks’ writer Susan Boyle has details about a collaborative project with the British Museum that focuses on Egyptian beer and Bord Bia’s Denise Murphy provides an insight into what we can expect at this year’s Bloom.
Manuela Spinelli discusses the annual programme of events hosted by Eurotoques including the organisations upcoming annual awards at Ashford Castle’s walled garden, Sharon Noonan travels to the Burren Slow Food Festival and talks to Orlaigh Meere about her award winning about square pudding and Dr Bill Schindler who was one of the speakers at the festival. Bill is an prehistoric and experimental archeologist from Washington College in the US and is a visiting professor at UCD this year and he enthralled an audience with his presentation “Human Diet - learning to eat again.”
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste, Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants has wine suggestions to enjoy during the summer months.
Annie Beresford is on the phone talking about Le Commanderie des Fins Goustiers du Duché d’Alencon.
And with the imminent Burren Slow Food Festival (11-13 May 2018) adopting the theme “Taste the Atlantic – A Seafood Journey”, we go into the archives to hear Failte Ireland’s Sinead Hennessy talk about the Seafood Trail on the Wild Atlantic Way.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan congratulates Danny Martinez Doyle from Dan Cronin’s Bar & Bistro in Newcastle West, Co Limerick on winning the All Ireland Chowder Cook Off.
We delve into the archives to hear a 2015 interview with chef Clare Smyth from Bushmills in Co Antrim who was recently named best female chef in the world.
And on the occasion of Ox Belfast’s 5th birthday, we return to 2014 when Sharon Noonan met co owner, chef Stephen Toman, at the end of the restaurant’s first year in business before the restaurant received its coveted Michelin star.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan is in North County Dublin to find out about the Seamus Ennis Centre in Naul. Newly elected chair of the Irish Food Writers’ Guild, Kristen Jensen, shares details about the annual IFWG awards
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Sam Morrison aka This is What I Do shares menu details from the Literature and Larder retreat at Glin Castle.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste, we find out about the culinary side of poet Michael Hartnett and hear about the “Pulled Pork & Poetry” event that is part of the 2018 Eigse programme.
Theresa Storey from the Green Apron shares her plans to start a tea plantation at her home in Co Limerick.
And Janet O Toole speaks to Birgitta Hedin Curtin about the 2018 Burren Slow Food Festival. (This interview is courtesy of Janet O Toole, presenter of the Food Show on CCR.)
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This week’s Best Possible Taste features “What a BLASt – 10 Years of the Irish Food Awards.” This radio documentary was produced by Sharon Noonan and Kieran Hurley and aired on UCC 98.3FM on Friday 16 March at 6.00pm on the eve of the opening for entries of the 2018 Blas na hEireann/ Irish Food Awards. The first ever Blas na hEireann / Irish Food Awards were staged in Dingle, Co Kerry in 2008 as part of the Dingle Food Festival. The 45 minute documentary, which is funded by the BAI, meets Artie Clifford, who conceived the awards and explores how they have grown from a handful of categories and entries in the inaugural year to almost 2500 entries in their 10th year. The judging process, which was developed in collaboration with UCC, is explained in detail by UCC’s Professor Joe Kerry. Other contributors include award winning chef, Neven Maguire and Ireland’s most respected food writers, John and Sally McKenna. Tribute is paid to the late Shane McArdle for his significant contribution to the food and drink industry in Ireland and beyond. “What a BLASt – 10 years of the Irish Food Awards” is dedicated to the memory of Keady Clifford.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan travels to Belfast to meet Garrett Landers captain of the Irish team on the eve of the World Butchers’ Challenge and talks to young food entrepreneur, Maurice Allshire about his award winning biltong.
Best selling author and successful entrepreneur, Daniel Priestley has advice for food and beverage owners about how to create an “oversubscribed” business.
We go into the 2015 archives to retrieve an interview with Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants about what wines to drink at Easter.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan travels to the Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel in Adare, Co Limerick to talk afternoon tea with Mary Fitzgerald.
Elaine Donahue reveals details about the programme of events taking place in Galway thanks to its 2018 European Region of Gastronomy designation.
And Joe O Connor from Truly Irish delves into the company’s history and explains how the product portfolio has developed over the last 10 years.
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“What a BLASt – 10 years of the Irish Food Awards” produced by Sharon Noonan and Kieran Hurley was aired on UCC 98.3FM on Friday 16 March at 6.00pm on the eve of the opening for entries of the 2018 Blas na hEireann/ Irish Food Awards.
The first ever Blas na hEireann / Irish Food Awards were staged in Dingle, Co Kerry in 2008 as part of the Dingle Food Festival. The 45 minute documentary, which is funded by the BAI, meets Artie Clifford, who conceived the awards and explores how they have grown from a handful of categories and entries in the inaugural year to almost 2500 entries in their 10th year.
The judging process, which was developed in collaboration with UCC, is explained in detail by UCC’s Professor Joe Kerry. Other contributors include award winning chef, Neven Maguire and Ireland’s most respected food writers, John and Sally McKenna. Tribute is paid to the late Shane McArdle for his significant contribution to the food and drink industry in Ireland and beyond.
“What a BLASt – 10 years of the Irish Food Awards” is dedicated to the memory of Keady Clifford.
In this week’s Best Possible Taste there’s a celebration of female food producers in Ireland with Rosemarie Bennis in Sonas Healthfood shop in Newcastle West, Co Limerick.
Gosi Sobkowicz discusses the importance of ingredients to make her handcrafted candles and Swami and Lorraine Hughes from Near to Nature talk about the development of their health bars.
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In this episode of Best Possible Taste Ali Dunworth food consultant, cook and creative shares news about the upcoming programme of events taking place in Eatyard in Dublin and to mark International Women’s Day, Birgitta Hedin Curtin shares her story about moving from Sweden to Ireland and setting up the award winning Burren Smokehouse with her husband Peter in Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan travels to the West Limerick countryside to meet Imen McDonnell to find out more about the Lens and Larder collaboration with Cliodhna Prendergast and Literature and Larder retreat taking place in Glin Castle in April.
Food writer Dee Laffan has news about a fundraiser at Nightmarket in Dublin’s Ranelagh to raise money for MS Ireland.
And Gaby Guedez has details about a number of different gin experiences to be enjoyed in different parts of Ireland.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan hears about the inaugural Poachers’ Gin & Tonic club thanks to Oisin Davis.
Karen O Donohoe Head of Community Development with GIY has news about a collaboration between 9 schools in Cork and Ballymaloe Cookery school
And finally at the end of the programme Barry Walsh shares details about a rare apple ice wine from Cork that has been launched on to the market.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste resident wine guru Ron Forrestal, Forrestal Wine Merchants has French wine suggestions to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Sharon Noonan travels to the heart of Cork city to chat to Richard Jacob co owner of independently owned cafe, Idaho. And a visit to Belfast Cookery School reveals a Game of Thrones inspired course thanks to chef Ian Hunter.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan meets Executive Chef Tom Flavin and Claireann McKeown in the Limerick Strand Hotel to find out about a Love Food event taking place on Friday February 9th.
Caroline Gray, Editor with Easyfood Mag returns to give an insight into what we can enjoy in the February issue
And finally Joey Kavanagh reveals details about a very exciting programme of events taking place in Dublin from February 16until March 4th to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan visits Rigney’s Farm in Curraghchase, Co Limerick to do some pig farming with proprietor Caroline Rigney. Danny Trappe, Sales Manager with Wexford’s Yellow Belly Beer shares details about a collaboration with Blackcastle Drinks to launch “Designated Diver” and fashion journalist and broadcaster Holly White discusses her vegan journey and has some tips to share if you would like to enjoy a plant based diet.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan visits Sonas Healthfoods in Newcastle West, Co Limerick to meet proprietor, Rosemarie Bennis. Chef Brian McDermott has news about his forthcoming cookbook, “Brian McDermott’s Donegal Table” and Shanti McNulty from Greenhouse.ie shares her anticipated top 10 food trends for 2018.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste Philip Dunne, Head Sommelier at Ashford Castle in Cong, Co Mayo, tells Sharon about an article he wrote for TheTaste.ie called “From Grape to Eternity” and shares details about a Lebanese wine event taking place in Ashford Castle.
Chef Peter Jackson has news about an exciting new healthy food home delivery service thanks to the Armada Hotel in Co Clare.
And James Flaherty provides an insight into the Balance Expo programme which takes place on January 14th in Killarney.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste Kate Ryan from Flavour.ie provides gift inspiration for the food (and drink) lover in your life. Happy Food at Home's Ciara Brennan has dish suggestions for non meat eaters and talks about the launch of her vegan cookbook. Sharon Noonan visits chef Bryan McCarthy at his new venture, Bao Boi, in Cork City.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants has lots of seasonal wine suggestions. Michael Corbett from Co Tipperary’s Emerald Oils talks about being the first Munster producer of cold pressed rapeseed oil. And we share the Food on the Edge podcast produced by Przemek Brosz. In this first episode, JP McMahon talks in detail about seaweed.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste we talk to Karen O Donohoe, GIY Community Manager, to find out how to tap into a fund worth €75K to “Get Ireland Growing” thanks to Energia.
Peter Mulryan from West Waterford’s Blackwater Distillery has news about being shortlisted as International Gin Producer of the Year and a tea inspired gin and Lynda Booth shares details about her latest award winning book, Fearless Food.
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In this episode of Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan visits Limerick Milk Market, one of Ireland’s oldest markets, to meet former manager, Tom Toomey. Rosemarie Bennis in Sonas Healthfood Shop in Newcastle West, Co Limerick has details about some of the Irish products currently in stock. Caroline Gray, Editor of Easyfood Magazine puts us in the festive mood with a preview of the Christmas issue.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste, resident wine expert, Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants, joins Sharon Noonan in the studio with advice about ordering wine in a restaurant. Karina Melvin has details about her recently published book, Artful Eating and Mary Fitzgerald shares details about a festive food event taking place at the Woodlands House Hotel and Spa in Adare, Co Limerick.
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This episode of Best Possible Taste focuses on the 2017 Listowel Food Fair which takes place in the Co Kerry town from 9 – 12 November 2017. Guests include tv presenter and actor Simon Delaney, award winning herbal tea producer Clair Kelly and Paul O Connor from Garvey’s Supervalu Listowel, the official festival partner.
In this week’s Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan finds out about the inaugural Irish International Fashion and Food Summit from Event Director, Philip O Brien and we enjoy second helpings of New Zealand wine with Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants and sweet treats with Nicole Dunphy from Pandora Bell.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan travels to co Kerry to visit the Dingle Distillery for a tour and to meet guide Joe Joyce.
Dee Laffan, Chair of Slow Food Dublin, has details about the exciting programme for the Slow in the City Festival taking place in Dublin on Sunday 29 October.
Clair Kelly from the Busy Botanist talks about the success of Tum Ease Tea at this year’s Listowel Food Fair Best Emerging Artisan Product competition.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan talks to TV presenter and actor, Simon Delaney, about “Simply Simon’s: The Diner Cookbook. Public Health & Clinical Nutritionist, Niamh Arthurs, shares her views about the sugar tax announced in the Budget and Ciara Leahy, Consumer Editor with Irish Country Living, provides an insight into the programme for this year’s Women and Agriculture Conference.
In this week’s Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan travels to Ballyhahill in Co Limerick to meet the Kearney sisters at the bakery they founded 25 years ago. Caroline Gray has details about the latest issue of Easyfood Magazine and Patricia Roberts shares details about the 2017 Culture and Chips festival.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan travels to Ballinwillin Farm in Mitchelstown to meet Pamela Kelly, Head Chef, Market Lane Restaurant, Cork. And there’s a report from the 10th Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards in Dingle featuring food and travel bloggers The Gastro Gays, producer Caroline Rigney from Co Limerick and Blas Academic Director, Dr Joe Kerry from UCC.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants shares details of the top 6 best selling wines in his portfolio. Public Health & Clinical Nutritionist, Niamh Arthurs, provides lunchbox inspiration and Mark Murphy from the Dingle Cookery School reveals the programme for the Dingle Food Festival that takes place this weekend.
In this week’s Best Possible Taste we meet Cork born, Texas resident, Rachel Gaffney, Chef guests include Michelin Star chef Enda McEvoy, chef/owner of Galway in Loam and The George Boutique in Limerick’s Vincenzo. And Trish O Sullivan from Innovate Limerick has details about a branding workshop taking place this November.
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This week’s Best Possible Taste focuses on the culinary scene in Galway. Jacinta Dalton, Head of Department (Culinary Arts & Service Industry, International School GMIT & Fáilte Ireland Food Champion for the Wild Atlantic Way, talks to beekeeper Noel Leahy and JP McMahon aka Mister Eat Galway and Food on the Edge symposium director. Sharon Noonan hears about the Galway Food Tours from Sheena Dignam.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste food writer Dee Laffan discusses her pending expedition to Everest Base Camp. Author Roisin Meaney has news about a “Novel Supper” she is hosting as part of the Listowel Food Fair on Saturday 11 November. Rosemarie Bennis highlights details about some tasty grain free products.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan has details about the Pigtown Culture and Food Series of events taking place in Limerick City & County during September and October. To celebrate the Lammas Fair which took place on August 28th and 29th, this BPT includes the BAI funded radio doc, “Devlins’ Yellowman – A Taste of Childhood.”
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Georgina Campbell in conversation with Sharon Noonan about the Bord Bia Just Ask Initiative by Sharon Noonan
In this week’s Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan visits the Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel in Adare, Co Limerick to meet the sisters behind Body & Kind. Georgina Campbell highlights 2 great restaurants in Waterford recognised by the Bord Bia Just Ask campaign. David Deeley has details about the Bord Bia 2017 Bord Bia Food & Drink Industry Awards.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan visits the Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel in Adare, Co Limerick to meet owner Mary Fitzgerald to hear about the hotel’s development over the past 40 years and plans from the future. Marita Varley from Drummond House Garlic reveals her excitement about her garlic being recognised at the Eurotoques Ireland Awards. Sally McKenna shares details about the Theatre of Food line up at this year’s Electric Picnic.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste Ron Forrestal is in the studio to discuss wines from New Zealand. Niamh Arthurs reveals the intricacies of her job as a Public Health and Clinical Nutritionist and blogger Rory Carrick provides an insight into a foraging retreat on Lambay Island.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan visits Nicole Dunphy at Pandora Bell, a luxury gourmet confectionary company. Kate Ryan from Flavour.ie extols the culinary attributes of West Cork. Paul O Connor has details about the 2017 Irish Curry Awards.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan visits John Liston at Dysert Farm in Co Limerick to talk about being a member of the Little Milk Company. Failte Ireland Food Champion & Chef of the Lemon Tree Restaurant in Letterkenny, Chris Molloy has details about the first ever Off the Street Food Fest taking place in Letterkenny, Co Donegal on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July. The Best Possible Taste is sponsored by TheTaste.ie , voted Ireland’s best on line digital food and drink magazine.
This is a second helpings episode of Best Possible Taste when you get a chance to hear previously aired interviews including the time that Sharon Noonan visited the award winning MacNean House in Co Cavan and met chef/owner Neven Maguire. There's a reminder of the perfect summer wines with Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants and Sarah Evans describes wonderful tour of Limerick city by horse and carriage.
In this week’s Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan is with Georgina Campbell, one of Ireland’s leading hospitality experts, to talk about the Bord Bia Just Ask campaign which has recognised Sage in Letterkenny and Good Things Cafe at Dillon’s Corner in Skibereen. Newcastle West, in Co Limerick has had a sushi bar added to its culinary scene and Sharon talks to Martina in Yoshi Sushi To Go and visits the stall of French man Jeff Gloux at the market . And at the end of the show we tour the majestic Attyflin Estate to meet Operations’ Manager, Paul Mordaunt.
In this week’s Best Possible Taste, Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants has the low down on the gin explosion taking place in Ireland at present. Ali Dunworth provides a unique insight into her career as a food consultant, cook and creative. Easyfood editor, Caroline Gray, has all the details about the summer issue.
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In this week’s Best Possible Taste there are visits to find out about a new market taking place at Springfield Castle in Broadford, Co Limerick, trips to the capital to enjoy award winning gardens at Bloom and meet producers at Taste of Dublin and we put a call into the organiser of Ireland’s first gourmet food beach market!
In this episode of Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan meets chef Robin Gill at Litfest, a food and drinks literacy festival at Ballymaloe, Co Cork. Also on this programme Georgina Campbell, one of Ireland’s leading hospitality experts, joins Sharon in the Limerick Stand Hotel to talk about the winners of her annual breakfast awards and the Draft House in Strandhill, Sligo who has been recognised in the Bord Bia Just Ask campaign. And finally a trip to the farmers’ market in Co Limerick’s beautiful Adare Village provides an introduction to the “Sandwich Sisters” street food.
This episode of Best Possible Taste is produced by Sharon Noonan with guest presenter Declan Maxwell. It focuses on Taste of Dublin which takes place in the capital’s Iveagh Gardens from Thursday 15 June – Sunday 18 June 2017.
Declan talks to Taste of Dublin Festival Director, Avril Bannerton, about the 2017 programme and gets an insight into behind the scenes.
Ian Murray explains why Bank of Ireland supports Taste of Dublin with its “Producers’ Row” competition.
Award winning executive pastry chef, Aoife Noonan, discusses her Taste of Dublin demo and Rebecca Bell from Teeling Distillery joins Declan to talk about Ireland's leading independent whiskey producer.
For more details about Taste of Dublin, visit www.tasteofdublin.ie
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This is a second helpings episode of Best Possible Taste when you get a chance to hear previously aired interviews including the time that Sharon Noonan visited the award winning MacNean House in Co Cavan and met chef/owner Neven Maguire. There's a reminder of the perfect summer wines with Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants and Sarah Evans describes wonderful tour of Limerick city by horse and carriage.
Bloom in the Park takes place in Dublin’s Phoenix Park from Thursday 1 June until Monday 5 June. Mike Neary, Bord Bia Horticulture Manager, provides an insight into this year’s programme and what goes on behind the scenes. Rosemarie Bennis from Sonas Healthfood Shop has advice about how to nourish your skin for the summer sun. Sharon Noonan meets Gillian Nelis, Managing Editor of the Sunday Business Post and one of Ireland’s top food journalists.
Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants joins Sharon Noonan in studio to share his summer wine recommendations. During a visit to Adare, Co Limerick, Sharon talks to Ciara Brennan at the Friday market about her vegan food business, Happy Food at Home and calls to the Dunraven Arms Hotel to congratulate Hugh Murphy on the hotel’s Irish Restaurant Awards’ win for best service. And at the end of the show Theresa Storey from the Green Apron and Limerick Food Group shares details about how to get involved in the Pigtown Festival taking place in Limerick City & County this autumn.
This episode of Best Possible Taste is guest presented by Birgitta Hedin Curtin in Lisdoovarna, Co Clare. It focuses on the culinary attributes of the Burren and Birgitta talks to: Ciara O Halloran, Red Bank Food Company Kieran O Halloran, Kieran’s Kitchen Neil Hawes, Burren Butcher And Peter Curtin, Burren Brewery. The Burren Slow Food Festival takes place 12-14 May 2017. Visit www.slowfoodclare.com for more details.
Sharon meets Patricia O Sullivan who is heading up the Limerick Food Development Strategy. She enjoys a visit to the idyllic Jay farm to talk to Jean McCormack. Caroline Gray provides a preview of the Easyfood May issue by Skype and a report from Food 4 Thought includes interviews with Greta Herbs, Victoria Foley, Cordal Goats Cheese and Dingle Sushi.
Sharon Noonan visits Sonas Healthfood Shop in the heart of Newcastle West to talk to Rosemarie Bennis about spring cleaning the body. Congratulations go out to Keith Mahon from the Taste.ie on being the number 1 food/drink journalist in Ireland by the #MurrayTweetIndex and Keith has details about a competition with BMW to win a year of FREE dining! Stephen Cunneen provides an insight into his craft beer business, Treaty City Brewery, ahead of the Bank of Ireland Food Series event on Wednesday 26 April which focuses on the growing sector of Irish craft breweries and distilleries. Laura Ryan, Head of Communications and Marketing at Limerick City & County Council, has all the details about the Riverfest programme of events taking place over the bank holiday weekend.
Cathy Curran from the National Dairy Council is on Skype with details about the #CheeseUpYourLife competition where the lucky winners will enjoy a trip to Tuscany. There's another chance to hear about the Food 4 Thought event taking place on Wednesday 26 April 2017 at IT Tralee, Co Kerry.
In this episode of Best Possible Taste, wine expert Ron Forrestal of Forrestal Wine Merchants, joins Sharon in the studio to discuss wines from Italy. Trevis L Gleason stops off in Newcastle West for a coffee and talk about his memoir, Chef Interrupted. In Limerick, John Doyle from the Bank of Ireland, reveals details about the new #BOIFoodSeries that will takes place in the BOI Workbench over the coming months.
In this Best Possible Taste podcast Sharon Noonan meets Artie Clifford, founder and chair of the Blas na hEireann, at the Bank of Ireland Food Series, to talk about the 2017 Irish Food Awards. She travels to Limerick to find out from Sarah Evans how visitors to the city can enjoy a tour by horse and carriage. And a call by Skype to the Brian McLernon at the recently refurbished Manor House on Rathlin Island reveals what attracts visitors to the island.
Sharon Noonan travels to Derry City for the Legenderry Food Festival and talks to: Julie & Kevin Hickey, Tamnagh Foods Ian Orr, Browns' Restaurants Melanie Harty, Harty's Hot Jellies Thomas Hughes, Lisnamulligan Farm Barry O Brien, Ballyriff Buffalo Siobhan Reilly, the Giddy Box
Sharon Noonan travels to IT Tralee to talk about food photography with Siobhan Murphy and the Food 4 Thought event taking place on 26 April with TJ O Connor. A SKYPE call to Caroline Gray, Editor of Easyfood Magazine, provides an insight into the latest issue.
Sharon Noonan travels to Blacklion in Co Cavan to meet chef Neven Maguire at MacNean House. She visits the Limerick Urban Coop to meet Deirdre MacMahon and Brendan O Brien and find out about this year's Wise Traditions Conference. Jonathan McDowell is on Skype to talk about his on line artisan food company - Indiefude.com
This podcast of Best Possible Taste features Skype* interviews with: The Irish Queen of Japanese cooking, Fiona Uyema; Julie Coker Graham from Philadelphia Visitor and Convention Bureau shares the city's culinary attributes; Louise Brosnan, chef de partie at Idas in Dingle and chef mentor on the Apprentice Chef Programme reveals what it was like to do a stage at Deane's Eipic in Belfast with Ireland's only Michelin Star female chef, Danni Barry.
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Clare Scanlan joins Sharon in studio to talk about her journey since being a leader on the 2016 season of RTE's Operation Transformation and shares details about the Remembering Niamh & Darra fundraiser in aid of CRY which takes place on Saturday 28 April 2017. On visit to Sonas Healthfood in the heart of Newcastle West, we get women's health advice from proprietor, Rosemarie Bennis. Dromcollogher's Ian Cahill is on Skype to reveal what it's like to be a participant on the Bord Bia Marketing Fellowship Programme with the UCD Michael Smurfit Business Graduate School.
Theresa Storey from the Green Apron joins Sharon Noonan in studio to talk about her upcoming series of foraging talks and walks. Chef Mark Doe reflects on the success to date of the Apprentice Programme for secondary school students and its plans for the future. A visit to Chez le Fab Café in Limerick City is an opportunity to enjoy music, fashion and canine conversation with Lesley Anne Liddane.
Wine merchant, Ron Forrestal, is in studio to discuss wines from France. Rebecca Cronin has details about the 2017 Ballymaloe Litfest. Sharon meets Limerick author Roisin Meaney and Lizzy Lyons from Lizzy's Little Kitchen to talk romantic dining.
Food and Wine Magazine's Rachael Kealy returns to the studio to talk about her visit to Salt in Cork city. Kwanghi Chan who was born in Hong Kong before moving to Donegal talks about Asian cuisine, the Chinese New Year and his unique range of Chan Chan sauce. Sharon catches up with Caroline Wilson, founder of the Belfast Food Tour, to find out what opportunities the 2016 NI Year of Food and Drink has generated and talks to 2 childhood friends about their journey to open the latest restaurant in Newcastle West, The Silver Room.
This is a 2nd helpings show when listeners get a chance to hear previously aired interviewed. Rachael Kealy reviews Sol in Kilkenny. Ruth Hegarty discusses an article she wrote about food waste. Georgina Campbell shares details about recent winners of the Bord Bia Just Ask campaign.
Alasdair MacInnes is in studio to tell Sharon about celebrating Burns Night with the traditional fare - haggis. Sharon is out and about and visits Sonas Healthfood to learn how to detox gently. Georgina Campbell has details of the December winner of the Bord Bia Just Ask Campaign.
In this episode of Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan talks to Caroline Gray about the January issue of Easyfood Magazine. Ruth Hegarty from Egg and Chicken Food Projects discusses a recent article she wrote about food waste and Zack Gallagher from the Irish Food Guide Blog has details about the 2016 best Irish foods.
In this episode Sharon Noonan is joined in studio by Food and wine Magazine's Rachael Kealy who reviews Cafe Sol in Kilkenny. Maria Brosnan discusses the challenges of product development and launching her company Bake it Easy. We go into the archives to recall what Domini Kemp said about juicing and Evan Mangan from the Marketing Crowd has advice for food companies using social media to market their products and services.
In this episode of Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan is out on her travels in Co Limerick. She meets Deirdre MacMahon & Anne Maher at the Limerick Urban Coop. She pays a visit to boutique hotel, One Pery Square in Limerick City's Georgian Quarter to have tea with Patricia Roberts. Rosemarie Bennis in Newcastle West's Sonas Healthfood Shop has advice on how to manage heartburn, indigestion and headaches during the festive season.
Food & Wine Magazine's Rachael Kealy is in studio to talk about her visit to the Burren Storehouse in Co Clare. Susan Boyle is on the phone celebrating the award she received along with her sister Judith Boyle at the Beer Writers Awards. PJ Hartnett, Failte Ireland has everything you need to know about Christmas markets throughout the country. We head back to December 2015 to get Christmas cocktail inspiration from Leslie Williams.
In this episode wine merchant Ron Forrestal has wine suggestion to match the Christmas dinner. Georgina Campbell provides details of the November 2016 winner of the Bord Bia Just Ask Campaign. Easyfood Magazine editor, Caroline Gray, provides an insight into the Christmas annual. Sharon Noonan reminds us of the Mr C's favourite foods from her meeting with Santa Claus in December 2015.
This 2nd helpings Best Possible Taste is a chance to hear previously aired interviews. Rachael Kealy reviews Ida's Restaurant, Dingle,. Co Kerry. Artist Henrietta Graham describes her passion for painting chefs. Wine merchant, Ron Forrestal, shares his knowledge of wines from Australia.
In this episode of BPT Georgina Campbell reveals the October winner of the Bord Bia Just Ask Initiative. Goatsbridge Trout farmer, Mag Kirwan, shares details about a great new cookbook, Fishwives, which is raising funds for a worthy charity. Joanne McLaughlin from the CCAG Food Network highlights what to look forward during CCAG Restaurant Week. Barbara Hughes from Ruby Blue Spirits talks vodka with Sharon Noonan. Noel Keane has programme info for the 22nd Listowel Food Fair.
A special BPT show produced by Sharon Noonan focusing on Food on the Edge with guest presenter Manuela Spinelli. Manuela talks to FOTE Head of Operations, Drigin Gaffey, goes behind the scenes with Ruth Hegarty, Egg and Chick, finds out about the catering requirements and artisan food producers with the Foodie Forum's Jacinta Dalton and talks to delegate Chef James Devine from the Michelin Star Deane's Eipic. Sharon Noonan talks to Eanna Hassett about what speakers will enjoy on their excursion to the award winning Ashford Castle.
Wine merchant, Ron Forrestal, shares details about wines from Chile. Sharon Noonan visits Sonas Healthcare to get info about the benefits of honey from Rosemarie Bennis and travels to Belfast to the BBC Good Food Show where she meets Tracey Hamilton and Clare Forster from Mash Direct. Miena Rust is on the phone talking about her award winning hand made nougat.
To celebrate 3 years on air, Best Possible Taste invited Failte Ireland Food Champion Mark Murphy from Dingle Cookery School to sit in the presenter's chair. Mark interviews BPT usual presenter, Sharon Noonan, about how the show came about. He puts a call into the Butter Museum in Cork. Maurice Gilbert from Ballyhoura Apple Farm visits the studio to share his story and as Mark says "behind every great man, there's a great woman" and in Wade Murphy's case, it's his wife and business partner in 1826 Adare, Elaine Hourigan.
This episode of BPT focuses on the 2016 Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards and is dedicated to the late Shane McArdle.
We hear from a selection of judges including Neven Maguire (audio courtesy of Blas na hEireann recorded by Mark McMonagle & Judie Russell). Sharon Noonan talks to the 2016 Food Producers' Champions, John & Sally McKenna & meets Aisling Wixted from Greenhouse to discuss the importance of branding & packaging. Teresa Storey, Donan McDonnell & Geraldine Emerson express their delight with winning Blas na hEireann awards. There is also a tribute to the late Shane McArdle who was part of the Blas family.
In this episode, Food & Wine Magazine's Rachael Kealy visits the studio to review Kyoto in Limerick City. Paul O Connor shares details about the Irish Curry Awards. Georgina Campbell reveals winners of her annual awards. Caroline Gray provides a preview of the latest issue of Easyfood magazine.
Ron from Forrestal Wine Merchants visits the BPT studio to discuss Australian wines. Manuela Spinelli has news about a food tour travelling around Ireland to support families affected by Alzheimer's. Failte Ireland Food Champion, Anthony O Toole, talks about his new role & a recent visit to Mexico. Mark Murphy has news about the 10th Dingle Food Festival.
This episode of Best Possible Taste features speakers from the 2016 Failte Ireland Food Connect Conference in Tankardstown House, Slane, Co Meath. Sharon Noonan talks to: Travel writer Pol O Conghaile who chaired the event; Documentary maker Daniel Klein aka Perennial Plate and Justin Green, Bertha's Revenge Gin, who were guest speakers. Food producers Maria Flynn and Marita Collier whose unique products, purple potatoes and Irish grown garlic, were highlighted and used in the menus during the conference.
In this BPT show Wade Murphy, Chef Patron, 1826 Adare visits the studio to talk about the recent Food & Wine Magazine Restaurant Awards. Rebecca Burr, Editor of the Michelin Guide GB & Ireland is on the phone to talk stars. Sharon Noonan visits Sonas Healthfood Shop in Newcastle West to ask Rosemarie Bennis' advice about supplements for children. Tara Foster is on Skype to reveal her plans to travel from her home in Australia to Ireland to explore the Emerald Isle on a pushbike.
On this BPT Food and Wine Magazine's Rachael Kealy visits the studio to review Idas Restaurant in Dingle. Caroline Gray has a preview of the September issue of Easyfood Magazine. Fiona Madigan from Garrett's Butchers reveals their latest range produced specifically for children - Garrett's Gobblers. Helen Collins has details of the Taste of West Cork Programme.
Another chance to hear previously aired interviews including a restaurant review with Racheal Kealy, a discussion about Malbec wines with Ron Forrestal, the challenges when eating a vegetarian diet with Sid Sheehan and Theresa Storey aka Green Aproness is in studio with her book - Fruit on the Table.
"Devlins' Yellowman - A Taste of Childhood" explores the history of a homemade toffee synonymous with the annual Lammas Fair in Ballycastle, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland and the dilemma faced by the family member entrusted to safeguard its secret recipe.
Produced by Sharon Noonan and supported by the BAI.
This Best Possible Taste Programme features the radio documentary "Devlins' Yellowman - A Taste of Childhood" supported by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and produced by Sharon Noonan. Interviewees include: Tony Devlin John Devlin Terry Dempster Noel McMeel Will Taylor John Fitzmaurice Jim Gilmore Michelle Lestas Rossa McMahon
Ron from Forrestal Wine Merchants talks about Malbec wines. Aoife Carrigy, Chair of the Irish Food Writers’ Guild, shares details about the IFWG Social Responsibility Award. Artist Henrietta Graham is on the phone to discuss her passion for painting kitchen scenes and portraits of chefs.
Trish Kelly visits the BPT studio to reveal details about a new wine that is infused with peat! Shauna Quinn from Hangfire BBQ is on the phone to talk about an epic BBQ adventure in the US and Wales and getting 1300 bookings before opening. Daniel Klein from the Perennial Plate talks to Sharon Noonan by Skype to ask listeners to make suggestions as to where he should eat, drink and stay for 2 months in Ireland. Meat merchant, Peter Hannan, celebrates the NI Year of Food and Drink August Love Meat theme by discussing his award winning products.
Food & Wine Magazine's Rachael Kealy visits the studio to provide a review of Azur in Limerick. Sharon Noonan enjoys afternoon tea in Castle Durrow to celebrate its 300 year anniversary and meets Sara Stokes to find out about its history. Avril McArdle, Mymilkman.ie reveals how technology complements the delivery service offered by your local milkman. Caroline Gray provides a preview of the August issue of Easyfood Magazine.
Sid Sheehan from Listowel's Nourish by Nature is in studio to talk about keeping your gut healthy. Caroline Rigney from Rigney's Farm in Curraghchase, West Limerick has details about the latest product in the portfolio - granola. Alanna Gallagher explains how and why to vote for your favourite shop in the Irish Times Best Shops 2016 competition. To celebrate the July NI Year of Food & Drink theme, Barry Flanagan talks about the food tour he hosts on Lough Erne in Co Fermanagh.
On this episod eof Best Possible there’s a review of Daroka in Ballybunion, Co Kerry by Food & Wine Magazine’s Rachael Kealy. Chef Pat Lalor appeals for support for his kickstarter project to fund a cookery school at home. Kildare's Judith Boyle explains what it's like to be a new Failte Ireland Food Champion. Rory Carrick aka blogger Eat Drink Run Fun describes his latest adventure at a foraging masterclass in Co Wicklow.
Ron Forrestal visits the BPT studio to talk about wines from the 80s. Sinead Hennessy is on the phone with details about the Failte Ireland Food Champion initiative. Sharon Noonan visits Taste of Dublin and meets John Walsh in the Shebeen, a pub on wheels, and tastes grown up sodas by Black Castle Drinks. Award winning author, Roisin Meaney, calls in to share details about her latest book, The Reunion.
Sid Sheehan discusses vegetarian food and shares a great veggie burger recipe. Sharon Noonan talks to Declan Maxwell about being the best restaurant manager in Dublin at Ireland's best restaurant, SMS Luna. Ruth Hegarty reveals details about a new network for chefs. Paul Stack highlights events coming up at the World of Coffee in Dublin.
Allison Abernethy from Abernethy Butter celebrates the June Love Dairy theme for the NI Year of Food & Drink. Editor Caroline Gray provides a preview of the summer issue of Easyfood Magazine. Sharon Noonan travels to Galway to meet Michelin Star chef JP McMahon to find out about this October's Food on the Edge Syposium. John Relihan reveals what he has been up to since his last appearance on BPT in 2016 and describes being at the helm of Ireland's latest BBQ restaurant, Holy Smoke in Cork.
Rachael Kealy visits the Best Possible Taste studio to talk about her culinary adventures in Azerbaijan. Avril Bannerton reveals details about the 2016 Taste of Dublin. Theresa Storey aka Green Aproness provides an insight into her debut cook book, Fruit on the Table. Sharon Noonan talks to Olivia O Sullivan about the forthcoming Urban Food Fest taking place in Limerick Milk Market on June 16th.
This edition of Best Possible Taste is a 2nd helpings show with a chance to hear previously aired interviews with Rachel Kealy, Laura Kelly & Imen McDonnell
Ron Forrestal of Forrestal Wine Merchants has suggestions for summer wines. Birgitta Hedin Curtin from the Burren Smokehouse reports on the Yes Chef Charity Cycle in Co Clare/Co Galway. Lizzy Lyons from Lizzy's Little Kitchen in Listowel and Ballybunion shares her excitement about making her TV debut on TV3's Sunday AM.
Sid Sheehan from Nourish by Nature in Listowel, Co Kerry joins Sharon Noonan in the studio to discuss the thyroid. Sharon Noonan reports from the 2015/2016 final of the Apprentice Chef Programme. Andrew Porter from Clear Sky NI & Enniskeen Hotel in Co Down shares details about the Mournes' Food & Film Cycle Trail.
Sharon Noonan talks to Julie Dupouy about being the best female sommelier in the world and travels to Co Tipperary to judge at the Great Taste Awards where she meets Head Judge Nigel Barden and award winning Tipperary producers Pat Whelan and Anne Marie Walsh.
Rachael Kealy from Food & Wine Magazine visits the studio to talk about her culinary adventure in Tehran. Sharon Noonan is a literally the child in the sweet shop when she visits Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory and meets Jim Moore. Caroline Gray provides an insight into the May issue of Easyfood Magazine.
In this week’s Best Possible Taste Ron Forrestal of Forrestal Wine Merchants visits the studio to provide advice on pairing wine with food. Sharon Noonan travels to Kellys’ Resort in Rosslare, Co Wexford to find out about the hotel’s art collection from Laura Kelly. Imen McDonnell, aka Modern Farmette, shares stories about her life and describes what it’s like to have published her first cookbook.
Sid Sheehan from Nourish by Nature is in studio to talk about coeliac disease and gluten free diets. Food journalist Dee Laffan enthuses about her recent visit to South Africa. Coffee Culture's Alan Andrews tells Sharon Noonan about a new community garden in Birdhill, Co Tipperary. Failte Ireland's Sinead Hennessy reveals details about a new seafood trail on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Celine Nic Oireachtaigh from Temple St Children's University Hospital reveals details about the Great Irish Bake Fundraiser that is on Friday 15 April. Colum Egan explains his role as Master Distiller at Bushmills Whiskey. Lily Ramirez Foran and Anthony O Toole talk about their highlights from a recent curated dinner at the Science Museum in Dublin. Liam Edwards is on the phone to share his recipe for a perfect seafood chowder in anticipation of the All Ireland Chowder Cook Off that is taking place in Kinsale 23-24 April 2016.
Food and Wine Magazine's Rachael Kealy reviews her latest dining spot. Munster Mentor Eunice Power talks about the 2016 Taste of Success which will be aired on RTE later this year. Sharon Noonan meets Rosemarie Bennis in her new health food shop in Newcastle West, Co Limerick. Valerie Murphy visits the studio to reveal the new Cookbook for Cancer Services for University Hospital Limerick.
In this 2nd Helpings edition of Best Possible Taste, enjoy hearing previously aired interviews with cancer survivor Patricia Daly, Conor Heavey from the UCD Smurfit School of Business, Marian Hughes from Unislim and a great recipe compliments of Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley.
Sid Sheehan from Listowel's Nourish by Nature talks about cancer fighting foods. Caroline Gray provides a preview of the April issue of Easyfood magazine. Sharon Noonan pays a visit to Ballyhoura Apple Farm to talk to Maurice Gilbert. Kenmare Foodie Karen Coakley shares her latest recipe.
Ron Forrestal shares his latest wine recommendations. Sharon Noonan meets Artie Clifford to talk about the 2016 Blas na hEireann/Irish Food Awards. Dee Laffan is on the phone to reveal the winners of the Irish Food Writers' Guild annual food awards. Bernie Doe from Just Cooking Cookery School talks romance on the QE2 and lots more!
Meabh Conaghan from Enterprise Ireland talks about a development programme for food enterpreneurs. GIY Ireland's Michael Kelly reports on the Give Peas A Chance campaign. Sharon Noonan talks to Emmett McCourt about his book, Famine or Feast. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares her latest recipe.
Food & Wine Magazine reviewer, Rachael Kealy, talks about her visit to Brick Lane in Cork. Kerry Chef John Fitzmaurice, formerly of the Mustard Seed in Ballingarry, Co Limerick, talks about life in his new position as Head Chef at Moloughney's in Clontarf. Sharon Noonan meets cancer survivor Patricia Daly at the WAPF Wise Traditions Conference in Thomond Park. Yes Chef Magazine's Shane Smith is on the phone to talk about a charity cycle by chefs in May 2016 to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland.
Chef & Nutritionist Sid Sheehan from Listowel’s Nourish by Nature is in studio to about healthy heart foods for men. The guest editor of the March issue of Easyfood Magazine, JP McMahon, is on the phone with a preview of the latest issue. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares her latest recipe. Failte Ireland’s Sinead Hennessy has news about food events for 2016.
Gary O Hanlon shares some behind the scenes gossip from TV3’s The Restaurant. Sharon Noonan is at a wine fair and meets wine importer Bren Smith from Mackenway Wine. Caroline Wilson from Belfast Food Tours has news about the NI Year of Food & Drink February Love Local theme. Sharon Noonan reports from the WAPF Wise Traditions Conference in Thomond Park and talks to Val O Connor, BJ Broderick and Deirdre MacMahon .
Unislim's Marian Hughes joins Sharon in the BPT studio to talk about slimming clubs. JP Egan reveals details about the Irish Taste Club Sharon Noonan visits Ballinwillin Farm in Mitchelstown, Co Cork and talks to Patrick Mulcahy about celebrating 30 years in business. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares her latest recipe.
Food & Wine Magazine Restaurant Reviewer Rachael Kealy visits the BPT studio to review Da Vincenzo's in Limerick. Sharon Noonan visits Dan Mullane at the Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge, Ballingarry, Co Limerick. Irish Times writer and cookbook author, Domini Kemp, shares juicing advice. Conor Heavey from the Michael Smurfit Business School at UCD discusses the Bord Bia International Marketing Fellowship.
Sid Sheehan visits the studio with healthy eating advice. Caroline Gray has details about the February issue of Easyfood Magazine. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares her latest recipe. Sharon Noonan meets Raymond Duncan and Adrian McDaid at the famous Europa Hotel to talk about the most important meal of the day.
Anne Maher & Brendan O Brien join Sharon Noonan in the studio to talk about the WAPF Ireland Wise Traditions Conference. Adrian Cummins, RAI CEO, explains how and why to vote in the 2016 Restaurant Awards. Wine consultant, journalist and event organiser for the wine trade, Jean Smullen is on the phone talking about the Australia Day Wine Tasting taking place in Dublin organised by Wine Australia.
John McKennas from Guides.ie talks about his Megabites' highlights. Beverley from Cork's L'Atitude 51 has details about upcoming events including the popular Cine Cafe. Paul O Connor describes his new restaurant venture, Farmhill, in Dublin. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares a healthy recipe.
Donal Skehan provides details about the January issue of Easyfood Magazine. Aoife McElwaine discusses her on line food videos - Forkful.TV Sharon Noonan reports from the latest Apprentice Chef programme. Rebecca Cronin reveals details about the 2016 Kerrygold Ballymaloe Litfest.
On this “Second Helpings” edition of Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan introduces previously aired interviews from past shows.
Chef & Nutritionist Sid Sheehan from Nourish by Nature in Listowel joins Sharon Noonan in the studio to discuss minimising the ill effects of Christmas eating and drinking. Food and wine writer Leslie Williams is on the phone with some Christmas cocktail recipes. Kenmare Foodie Karen Coakley shares a family favourite Christmas recipe. Upstairs at Joe’s Pol Shields reveals what he is doing on Christmas Eve to help the less fortunate and spread some Christmas cheer. Sharon Noonan travels to a secret location in Co Limerick to interview Father Christmas.
Sharon Noonan reports from Forrestal Wine Merchant’s annual wine fair. PR guru and Belfast Telegraph restaurant critic, Joris Minne, shares his experience staying in the Hennessy Chateau in France. Keith McMahon from on line food and drink magazine, thetaste.ie is on the phone. Michelin Star chef, JP McMahon, reveals details of his latest project to open Ireland’s first healthy fast food outlet.
Sharon Noonan travels to a secret location in Newcastle West, Co Limerick to interview Santa Claus. Many thanks to Newcastle West & District Lions Club for arranging.
Wade Murphy, Chef/Owner of 1826 Adare and Commissioner Generale of Eurotoques Ireland joins Sharon Noonan in the studio to talk about the Young Chef of the Year Competition. Food blogger, Rory Carrick, shares his experience of being a finalist in the Cono Sur Food Blogger Cookery Competition. Sharon Noonan meets food writer and fellow broadcaster, Caroline Hennessy, at the Hearsay Festival to talk about the “Blind Project.” Kenmare Foodie Karen Coakley shares a recipe for one of her favourite dishes.
Rachael Kealy shares her hotspots for eating and drinking in Limerick. Sharon Noonan finds out about oysters with Diarmuid Kelly from Kelly Oysters in Galway Bay. Laura Kelly describes what it is like to fly the flag for the fifth generation at the infamous Kelly's Resort in Rosslare. Paula McIntyre gives an insight into her new cook book 'Down to Earth.'
Chef Nutritionist Sid Sheehan from Co Kerry's Nourish by Nature, joins Sharon Noonan in the studio. Editor of Food & Wine Magazine, Miriam Atkins, has a food and drink themed Christmas gift guide. Pallas Foods Bakery & Pastry Specialist, Sheldon Chaplin, reveals all about Pavlova. Cristina Ni Mhorain talks to Sharon Noonan about being a food stylist for Rachel Allen on her latest TV series. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares her recipe for homemade hot chocolate. (This show is in memory of Tommy Lorimer who loved Pavlova.)
Ron Forrestal has wine suggestions. Caroline Gray, Easyfood Magazine Editor, provides details about the Christmas Annual. Sharon Noonan talks to 3 Michelin Star Chef, Clare Smyth, Chef Patron at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. Failte Ireland's Sinead Hennessy has details of upcoming Christmas markets.
Tom Burgess from Coolattin Cheddar celebrates his All Ireland win at the Irish Cheese Awards. Sharon Noonan meets Michelle Lestas from the Good Food and Wine Company in Belfast. Cookbook author and food writer Trish Deseine reveals details about her new book – Home – recipes from Ireland. Karen Coakley shares a recipe for one of her favourite dishes.
Resident restaurant reviewer Rachael Kealy talks about her visit to Zamora in Cork City. Sharon Noonan meets master tea blender Joerg Muller from Solaris Tea and visits Chef Keith Piggott at the Hook and Ladder Cookery school. Leading food commentator and award winning food writer John McKenna explains the implications of TTIP.
Nourish by Nature’s Sid Sheehan talks about a weight loss programme at his cookery school. Regina Sexton, UCC talks about a collection of 19th century letters that reveal Ireland to be a country of feasting during the Famine. Sharon Noonan meets Will Taylor from Glastry Farm to find out about his award winning ice cream. Dr Clare Gilsenan, Culinary Arts Lecturer, GMIT unravels the science behind our taste buds.
Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants suggests some European Wines. Sharon Noonan meets Lucy Creegan from Ballyhoura Mushrooms Food writer, Dee Laffan, talks about the shortlisted and winning towns in the RAI Foodie Towns competition. Chef/Culinarian Anthony O Toole describes the Dublin Skillet project. Kenmare Foodie Karen Coakly shares a recipe for beef rending.
BJ Broderick and Caitrín O' Brien are in the studio to talk about their new start up – Wellnice Pops. Neven Maguire is on the phone to talk about being October guest editor of Easyfood Magazine and his new book – The Nation’s Favourite Healthy Food. Michelin star chef JP McMahon has details on the forthcoming Food On the Edge event that is taking place in Galway. Sharon Noonan visits the Dingle Food Festival. Failte Ireland’s Sinead Hennessy has food event information for October 2015.
Resident restaurant reviewer Rachael Kealy talks about her visit to Harry’s in Co Donegal. Sharon Noonan meets pasta makers Nico & Sabine. Dee Laffan explains the importance of addressing food waste. Lord Hamilton from Barons Court Estate in Co Tyrone describes his award winning Sika venison. Jennie Brown tells Sharon Noonan about Bake Fest in Galway.
On this “Second Helpings” edition of Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan introduces previously aired interviews from past shows. Hear Sharon enjoy a delectable Italian feast compliments of the George Hotel’s Chef Vincenzo. John Farrand, Managing Director of the Guild of Fine Food, highlights the success of Irish products in the Great Taste Awards. Pallas Foods’ Development Chef, Colin Greensmith, has Christmas Cake baking tips. Caroline Gray encourages listeners to enter the Easyfood Home Cook Hero competition.
Wine merchant, Ron Forrestal, talks to Sharon about wines with an Irish connection in advance of Susan Boyle’s one woman wine tasting show, A Wine Goose Chase, which is coming to West Limerick in November. Michelin Star Chef, Oliver Dunne, explains the implications of no shows on the restaurant industry and talks about his campaign to improve hospital food. Nourish by Nature’s Sid Sheehan advises about food intolerances. Sharon Noonan finds out more about the programme for the 2015 Dingle Food Festival from Committee Co Chair, Mark Murphy.
Pallas Foods Development Chef, Colin Greensmith, has Christmas cake advice. Focus Ireland’s Alison Cullen talks about the new Taste of Home range of products. Sharon Noonan visits the monthly market at Raceview Mill in Broughshane, Co Antrim Fiona Uyema announced details of her new Japanese cook book.
Resident restaurant reviewer Rachael Kealy talks about a recent trip to South America. Sharon Noonan visits The Great Hall at Queen’s University Belfast. The Queen of Baking, Catherine Leyden, answers listeners baking dilemmas. Chef Tom Flavin shares some lunchbox tips.
Resident restaurant reviewer Rachael Kealy reviews 56 Central In Galway Sharon Noonan visits O Brien’s Cheese Farm in Ballyhahill, Co Limerick. Caroline Gray provides a preview of the September issue of Easyfood Magazine. Failte Ireland’s Sinead Hennessy, has a round up of the food events taking place around the country during September 2015.
Nourish by Nature’s Sid Sheehan has advice on how to put a healthy lunchbox together and how to boost your child’s immunity. Sharon Noonan pays a visit to Eileen O Sullivan’s organic Blackhill Farm. Ron Forrestal is in studio to discuss French wine. Cathy Chauhan from Lough Neagh Eels has details about the River to Lough Festival.
Emma and Declan O Shaughnessy from The Good Little Cook Company tell Sharon about their new venture making almond milk. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, has culinary news from the Kingdom. Beer Sommelier, Judith Boyle, shares details about a beer tasting in Kildare that features the launch of an in house beer, Medieval Kildare and making beer ice cream at Electric Picnic with her sister Susan Boyle. John Farrand, MD of the Guild of Fine Food, has details about the 2015 Great Taste Awards.
Trish McMahon talks to Sharon Noonan about her collaboration with O Callaghan Coach Holidays to host a food themed visit to Belfast in October 2015. Food and wine writer, Leslie Williams, provides an insight into Port. Easyfood Magazine’s Caroline Gray has details about the Home Cook Hero Awards 2015. Big Grill Fest organiser Andy Noonan has details about the 2015 event.
Resident restaurant reviewer Rachael Kealy reviews the Oakroom, Adare Manor, Co Limerick. Claire Dalton from Dungarvan Brewery talks to Sharon ahead of International Beer Day. The No Salt Chef, Brian McDermott, has some healthy cooking tips for Trish McMahon. Failte Ireland’s Sinead Hennessy, has a round up of the food events taking place around the country during August 2015.
Nourish by Nature’s Sid Sheehan has advice on foods to fight arthritis and shares some great recipes. Bord Bia’s Eimear O Donnell has news about the cheese farm visits initiative. Simon Tyrell, Craigie’s Cider talks about vintage craft cider. Helena Morgan from Temple St Children’s University Hospital reveals details about the Dublin Cookbook that is raising much needed funds for the hospital.
Sharon Noonan, presenter of the Best Possible Taste, is interviewed by Trish McMahon on the Exchange about the Belfast Food Trail visit she has designed in conjunction with O Callaghan Coach Holidays. For details about the visit, including booking information, please visit www.ocallaghancoachholidays.ie
Ron from Forrestal Wine Merchants shares tips on how to match wine with food. Rachel Allen talks about the August issue of Easyfood Magazine. Rachael Kealy discusses the food scene in Israel. Chef Gary O Hanlon talks about Achill Mountain Lamb and shares some lamb recipes.
Sharon Noonan enjoys an Italian feast thanks to Chef Vincenzo from the George Boutique Hotel, Limerick. Leslie Williams urges listeners to give Sherry a chance. Barbara Collins discusses the success of her Taste of Ulster books at the World Gourmand Cookbook awards. Lina Racine from Macroom Buffalo reveals details about Ireland’s only milking herd of buffalo.
Rachael Kealy reviews Loam in Galway City. Kenmare Foodie Karen Coakley has news from the Kingdom and a student friendly recipe. Sharon Noonan talks to Chef Noel McMeel about the success of his cookery book, An Irish Pantry. Sinead Hennessy from Failte Ireland has July events news. Sharon speaks to Spice Devils founder, Shakeel Jeerbourkan, about winning the Best Emerging Artisan Food product at the Listowel Food Fair.
Sharon Noonan reports from Taste of Dublin and interviews Ross Lewis, Declan Maxwell and Shortcross Gin. Ballymaloe Pastry Chef, JR Ryall, is on the phone talking about his career to date. Sharon Noonan meets Sinead Neiland at the Organic College in Drocollogher, Co Limerick Viewmont House Executive Chef talks to Sharon Noonan about Aldi, The Restaurant, Donegal and lots more.
Ron from Forrestal Wine Merchants suggests wines for Fathers’ Day. Martin Stack talks to Sharon about craft beer and the inaugural All Ireland Craft Beer Championships. Chef and nutritionist Sid Sheehan has advice on good and bad fats and balancing sugar in the diet. At Listowel market, Lizzy Lyons reveals details of her summer pop up cafe in Ballybunion, Co Kerry. Ballymaloe House’s pastry chef, JR Ryall, shares a recipe for almond tart.
Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, reveals what she has been up to namely a bread making course at Firehouse Bakery and dining in the dark. The guest editor for Easyfood Magazine’s June magazine, Paul Flynn from the Tannery in Dungarvan, Co Waterford talks to Sharon about the latest issue. Sharon reports from Bloom and meets Fiona Dillon to find out about Freddy Buttons and Goal garden designer Joan Mallon. Co Antrim’s Frank McGreevy talks about the highlights of an on board wine tasting.
Rachael Kealy reviews Daroka in Ballybunion, Co Kerry Shane Smith from Yes Chef Magazine explains how to vote in their annual awards. Georgina Campbell has advice on holidaying in Ireland and talks about a free guide “A Taste of the Waterways.” Avril Bannerton talks to Sharon about how Taste of Dublin will celebrate its 10th year.
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Sharon reports from the third Kerrygold Ballymaloe Litfest and talks to Jacinta Dalton, Leslie Williams, Dee Laffan and Stephen Toman and Alain Kerloc’h from Ox Belfast. Geraldine O Sullivan reveals details about her forthcoming radio documentary “Irish Coffee Undressed”. Failte Ireland’s Sinead Hennessy has a full round up of food events taking place in June.
Ron from Forrestal Wine Merchant’s answers listeners’ wine questions. Bord Bia’s Gary Graham reveals details about this year’s Bloom taking place 28 May – 1 June in Phoenix Park, Dublin. Sharon Noonan reports from the final of the Apprentice Chef programme in Tralee IT. Aoife Ryan, aka Babaduck, provides an insight into her exciting job sourcing and tasting food products for the airline industry.
Sinead Neiland from Co Limerick’s Organic College answers listeners planting and growing questions. Helen Lyons reveals details about the Irish Cafe Quality Food and Drink Awards. Sid Sheehan from Kerry’s Nourish by Nature shares a healthy chocolate mousse recipe and talks about his “How Healthy is your Relationship with Food” workshop that features on the Listowel Food Fair programme. Sharon discusses the upcoming Kerrygold Ballymaloe LitFest with festival manager Rebecca Cronin.
Rachael Kealy reviews Elbow Lane in Cork. Brian Nolan reveals the ingredients of Nobo – a dairy and gluten free ice cream. Clodagh McKenna discusses her pop up in London’s Selfridges, her new book the forthcoming seaweed festival in Ballybunion, Co Kerry and previews the May issue of Easyfood Magazine. Joanna Blythman tells Sharon about her new book “Swallow This – Serving Up the Food Industry’s Darkest Secrets”
Susan Boyle reveals how her one woman play, A Wine Goose Chase, became a shop at Dublin Airport. Sharon Noonan meets the owners of the world’s first paleo restaurant, Sauvage Berlin. Jonathan McDowell, Indie Fude, explains the hardship of being the chief taster of artisan products for his on line shop. JP McMahon shares details about the Food on the Edge Chef Symposium amongst other things. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, reports from the Kindgom.
Ron from Forrestal Wine Merchant’s answers listeners’ wine questions. Sharon Noonan reports from the Co Kerry event, Food 4 Thought in Tralee Institute of Technology. Martina Calvey tells Sharon Noonan about Achill Mountain Lamb. Butcher Tim McCarthy shares details about the Pig in a Day course taking place in Kanturk, Co Cork.
BBQ Joe’s, Brendan O Connor, has great advice for catering for that special occasion at home. Food writer and journalist, Dee Laffan, has details on the food scene in Berlin. The Ardilaun Hotel’s Executive Chef, David O Donnell, tells Sharon about his supplier ethos and shares a recipe for a spiced orange cake. Chef Conor McClelland from Rayanne House in Northern Ireland is on the phone with details about his restaurant’s Titanic menu.
Rachael Kealy reviews The Treasury in Limerick City. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares her recipe for Spanish chicken. Aoife Hannon reveals details for the 21st Listowel Food Fair programme which takes place 18-21 June 2015. Sharon meets Just Cooking’s Mark Doe at the Food 4 Thought event in Tralee IT and gets an update on the Apprentice Chef programme. The Happy Pear’s, David Flynn, previews the March issue of Easyfood Magazine.
On this Second Helpings Best Possible Taste, enjoy the opportunity to hear again some of your favourite interviews from previous shows. Rachael Kealy reviews The Fisherman Seafood Bar & Grill in Salthill, Co Galway. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, provides details of her chicken tallegio recipe. Sinead Neiland from the Organic College in Co Limerick discusses seedlings and preparing to plant out. Ron Forrestal talks about wines to go with your dinner on Easter Sunday.
Wade Murphy chef owner of Restaurant 1826 Adare in Co Limerick and President of Eurotoques Ireland discusses the impact of having allergen information on menus. Randy Lewis from Randaddy’s Lahinch, Co Clare shares details of his travels in India and a chicken Tikka recipe. John McKenna from Guides.ie tells Sharon Noonan about their new 100 Best apps. TJ O Connor reveals details of the Food 4 Thought event taking place in Tralee, Co Kerry.
Ron from Forrestal Wine Merchant’s discusses buying half bottles of wine. Heather Flaherty, Head Chef of McCambridges in Galway and Chair of the Galway Food Festival shares details of how she makes her favourite dish – Irish Stew. Conan McDonnell from Bee Activ does a honey tasting in studio with Sharon Noonan. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, has news from the Kingdom. Chef Bryan McCarthy reveals details of the Greene’s Supper Club in Cork City.
Sinead Neiland from the Organic College in Co Limerick talks about growing “romantic” fruit and veg. Entrepreneur and Ultimo Bra inventor, Michelle Mone, discusses dieting, juicing and her autobiography “My Fight to the Top” with Sharon Noonan. Sharon Noonan reports from the Belfast Food Tour. Food Stylist and Private Chef, Jette Verdi, reveals plans of her next Long Table Supper.
Rachael Kealy reviews CoqBull in Cork. Sharon meets Donal Doherty at Harry’s Shack in Portstewart. Easyfood’s Caroline Grey, previews the March issue. Yes Chef’s Shane Smith chats to Sharon at the Foodie Forum in Galway.
Rachael Kealy talks about her recent trip to Vietnam and Thailand and her dining experiences there. TY Student, Mary Kate Carr, discusses the Carrigeen Moss product range available from Milseog na Mara. Sharon meets Caroline Hennessy and Kristen Jensen at the Foodie Forum in Galway and finds out about their book “Slainte – The Complete Guide to Irish Craft Beer and Cider.” Artist Abigeal O Brien provides details about her exhibition “With Bread.” Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares a recipe for eggs Benedict.
Ron from Forrestal Wine Merchant’s has some fizzy ideas! John McKenna of McKennas' Guides.ie discusses the food scene in Galway and lots more with Sharon Noonan. Food writer Dee Laffan talks about hand held blenders. Programme Director, Francis Nesbitt provides an insight into the Kilkenny School of Food.
Enjoy a pancake lesson with the Limerick Strand Hotel’s Executive Chef, Tom Flavin. Michele Shirlow discusses the food scene in Northern Ireland. Conor Heavy, Programme Director, Michael Smurfitt Graduate School of Business has details on the Bord Bia Marketing Fellowship. Chef Barry Liscombe from the award winning Hartes Gastropub in Kildare shares some romantic dining tips in time for Valentine’s Day.
Rachael Kealy reviews The Jasmine Palace in Limerick Anna Nolan advises how to apply for TV3’s Great Irish Bake Off. Anne Maher and Brendan O Brien reveal the line up for the WAPF Munster conference. Easyfood Guest Editor, Simon Lamont, previews the February issue. Caroline Kenyon encourages listeners to enter the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year Awards.
Siobhan Noonan reviews "Entertaining with Andrew Rudd) Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares a healthy pancake recipe. Evan Mangan from the Marketing Crowd has advice on setting up a blog. Jacinta Dalton reveals plans for Galway's Foodie Forum.
Ron from Forrestal Wine Merchant’s has great value wine suggestions. Food writer Dee Laffan shares her 10 food resolutions for 2015. TV3’s The Restaurant, John Healy, has some behind the scenes gossip. Keith Bohanna reveals details of Biabeag’s next event, Meet the Bakers, and the launch of Real Bread Ireland.
Sinead Neiland from the Organic College in Co Limerick discusses seedlings and preparing to plant out. Domini Kemp has tips for juicing. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, talks about her experience of giving up smoking and shares some healthy recipes. Therese Sheehy has diet and fitness advice. Joe Nawaz talks about the Out to Lunch Arts Festival that takes place every January in Belfast.
Rachael Kealy reviews Canteen in Limerick The Marker Hotel’s Executive Chef, talks to Sharon about the nutri box, Le Drunch, Cronuts and lots more. Conor Ryan discusses exporting Irish produce to the Middle East. Rebecca Cronin reveals the exciting programme for the 2015 Ballymaloe Litfest.
Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, has news of an award winning black pudding. Sharon talks to Rachel Allen about Christmas in Ballymaloe. Francis Brennan describes his new book “It’s the Little Things” Fiona Uyema reveals how Christmas is spend in Japan. Sharon Green of The Wild Irish tells Sharon about her experience in RTE’s Taste of Success and Padraig McCarthy talks about winning the competition.
Ron Forrestal of Forrestal Wine Merchants has wine suggestions for Christmas Day. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, provides advice on how to be prepared for Christmas Day. Butchers John Griffin and Roy McMahon advise on selecting your turkey and ham. Chef Tom Flavin has a gravy recipe. Grainne Galvin discusses the Betty Crocker partnership with ISPCC to raise much needed funds.
Sinead Nieland Organic College talks about Brussel Sprouts. John McKenna extols the virtues of the Wild Atlantic Way. BBQ expert Brendan O Connor has breakfast suggestions for Christmas Day and what to do if you suffer a power cut or broken oven. Oliver Dunne discusses the photo shoot to create the 2015 Chef Calendar to raise funds for the mental health project Walk in My Shoes.
Rachael Kealy reviews the Fisherman Seafood Bar and Grill in Salthill. Dee Laffan provides advice on keeping the Christmas dinner warm and highlights some features in the Easyfood Christmas Annual. Sharon reports from the Eurotoques Young Chef of the Year 2014 Competition and talks to competitors John Fitzmaurice, Ian McHale, winner Matt Logan and Chapter One’s Ross Lewis.
Isle Magazine’s Lisa Magee talks Thanksgiving. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley has all the food news from Kerry. Domini Kemp discusses her new book, Dinner. Irish Food Guide’s Zack Gallagher talks to Sharon at the Dingle Food Festival. Eleanor Byrne reveals Lidl’s Christmas market plans.
Ron Forrestal has wine suggestions to enjoy with soups and stews. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, provides details of her chicken tallegio recipe. Sharon talks to Andrew Rudd about his new book “Entertaining with Andrew Rudd”. Lisa Magee describes what readers can expect from her on line “Isle Magazine”. Lidl's Eleanor Byrne reveals plans for their Christmas Markets.
Sinead Nieland Organic College talks about growing pumpkins and similar veg. Helen McDaid of Failte Ireland has details about their free tool kit to create your own Food Story. Nutritionist Christine O Sullivan advises on what should and should not be in the diet to help eczema. Sharon meets journalist/food writer/restaurant reviewer Katy McGuinness at Dingle Food Festival.
Rachael Kealy reviews the Black Cat in Salthill and the Cottage in Leitrim. Sharon talks to Simon Lamont about his TV3 show – The Lazy Chef. Wade Murphy visits the BPT studio to discuss his restaurant 1826 Adare and Eurotoques. Anne Cooney from Temple St Children’s University Hospital is on the phone to highlight the importance of their partnership with Tesco for the next 2 years.
Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares food news from the Kingdom Dr Joe Kerry, UCC, talks about the college’s role behind the scenes at Blas na hEireann Food Awards. Siobhan Noonan reviews Neven Maguires’ book, The Nation’s Favourite Food Fast, and tells us about her visit to MacNean House. Helen McDaid, Failte Ireland discusses the Eurotoque Ireland Young Chef of the Year Competition.
Ron from Forrestal Wine Merchants advises what wine goes best with spicy food. Easyfood Magazine editor, Dee Laffan, provides highlights from the November issue. Sharon interviews Neven Maguire after he receives his People’s Champion Award at the Dingle Food Festival. Marion Flannery reveals some events taking place during Savour Kilkenny 2014.
Sinead Neiland, Director of the Organic College has advice about growing apples. The Marketing Crowd's Evan Mangan provides an insight into Twitter for the food industry. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares a great chicken recipe. Sharon Noonan talks to Artie Clifford at the Dingle Food Festival about the Blas na hEireann awards
Best Possible Taste on West Limerick 102FM celebrates 1 year on air talking cake with Celina O Sullivan. Restaurant Reviewer Rachael Kealy talks about Limerick restaurants Aroi and Kamichi. Sharon meets Rosemarie Bennis in Sonas Health Food Shop in Newcastle West to learn more about gluten free options. Comedian Alan Shortt discusses his childhood food memories and what he is up to for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Second Helpings Show featuring: A review of the Global Village Restaurant in Dingle by Rachael Kealy Social Media advice from Evan Mangan of the Marketing Crowd Wine recommendations by Ron Forrestal of Forrestal Wine Merchants Diary for October 2014 with Helen McDaid of Failte Ireland and some details about the Dingle Food Festival with Mark Murphy
Kirsti O Kelly discusses her Great Taste Award winning Silver Darlings. Amanda Webb talks about the upcoming Blog Awards. Dee Laffan has details about the October issue of Easy Food Magazine and how to enter the Home Cook Hero competition. Singer Leanne Moore returns with news on her new cooking skills, the A Department and how to prepare for Adare to Survive. Mark Murphy highlights some of the events that are on during the Dingle Food Festival 3-5 October.
Ron Forrestal has wine recommendations for September. Kevin Ahern discusses how to source your key ingredients within a 12 Mile radius. Rachel Shanahan reviews the Apple Tart of Hope by Sarah Moore Fitzgerald. Jennifer Doran talks about how to “Bookalokal”. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, has all the culinary news from Co Kerry.
Racheal Kealy reviews the Global Village in Dingle. Sea of Vitality talk about their award winning seaweed products. Sharon talks to Santos Almir at the Duagh Summer Festival & BBQ. The Strand Hotel’s Executive Chef, Tom Flavin, is in studio to talk about the hotel’s video, “Our Food Story”, Taste of Westfest and Adare to Survive.
Sinead from the Organic College is in studio with her monthly slot on harvesting & planting. Just Cooking’s Mark Doe gives advice on cooking for students. Sharon talks to Matt Burgess at the Duagh Summer Festival & BBQ. Tracey Jeffrey discusses her award winning macarons & her company EvaParis. Helen McDaid from Failte Ireland has a round up of all the food events taking place during September 2014.
Declan Nash, DN Fitness provides dietary advice when training for events like Adare to Survive. Danny McCubbin (Jamie Oliver Food Foundation and San Patrignano) talks to Sharon at the Duagh Summer Festival and BBQ. Dee Laffan previews the current Easy Food Magazine. Evan Mangan from the Marketing Crowd has social media insights for food businesses. Sally McKenna, McKenna Guides talks about the Theatre of Food at Electric Picnic.
Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, reports food news from Co Kerry. Charlie Cole talks about Broughgammon Farm's products including the "Billy Burger". Sally McKenna extols the benefits of seaweed. Sharon reports from the Duagh Summer Festival & BBQ.
Ron Forrestal talks wines from Argentina Shauna McCarney Blair is on the phone to discuss her company - Heavenly Tasty Organics Geraldine O Sullivan has a knife masterclass with the Brehon Hotel's Chef Chad Byrne Sarah Moore Fitzgerald tells Sharon about her latest novel - the Apple Tart of Hope
Diet when pregnant with nutritionist Sinead Dundon The Bite Project Art Exhibition & Kerry Supper Clubs with Johan Van der Merwe Behind the catering scenes at the Rose of Tralee Growing advice with Dromcollogher Organic College Review of Restaurant 1826 Adare with Rachel Kealy
Nutrition to promote fertility, BBQ festival in Duagh, Annascaul Beerfest, Rachael Gaffney in Texas promoting Irish luxury food, August Event Guide
Tom Flavin on the Perfect Picnic, Podology for your garden, Tapas from SolySombra Killorglin, Chef Monica Galletti and the Ox Restaurant in Belfast
Cloughjordan Artisan Bakery, Chilly Moo Frozen Yoghurt, Greta's Herbs, Rapeseed Oil and New Food Producers Kerry
Buying Wine in France, Shorthorn Beef, Scallop Festival Valentia, Chef Stuart O'Keeffe, Athea Fairy Trail and the Dalriada Festival Antrim
Food of the 4th of July, Clodagh McKenna at the Taste of Dublin, Food Cloud app, Global Village Dingle, Dingle Foodie town, Aer Lingus food
BBQ equipment, No Salt Chef, Spud Mór competition, D&M Garden event, The Daily Spud blog and Chef Tom Flavin on the RAI awards
Chef Chad Byrne - Signature Dish, Lizzie May Cookies, Brazilian Food, BiaLover Festival Athenry, Menu Calorie Calculator
Val O'Connor - Bread on the Table, JP McMahon Slow Food Clare, Murphy's Ice Cream,Taste of Dublin Festival, Event Guide for June
Cooking in Mobile Homes, Diploma in Irish Food Studies, Mark Doe Cook Book, Oliveira Restaurant Portugal, Burren Smoke House at Slow Food Clare and Summer Wine
Food themed show including the Woodlands Hotel, Ballymaloe Festival, Dingle Dexter Beef, a Wine Goose Chase and events at Bloom
Foodies show covering Nutrition with Joe O'Connor, South African food, Mienas Nougat, a mini review of Ratatouille and a report from Slow Food Clare