Lovage at The Gate Lodge in Boyle, Co. Roscommon, celebrates one year in business today. I was up bright and early (too early for breakfast if you know me you'll know I'm early for everything!) but I did enjoy my vegan cake and coffee. It's a gorgeous cafe, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. You... Continue Reading →
Dock 84 Revisited
My most popular post from last year was about Dock 84 in Sligo. Today I was doing some shopping in Lidl and I missed breakfast so it was a great chance to go back and revisit. The menu has changed quite a lot since I was there - and I'm kind of gutted I missed... Continue Reading →
Online farmers’ market launches as NeighbourFood comes to Sligo.
NeighbourFood was established in Cork in 2018 and in under 4 years has grown to 40 collection points in ROI. In recent months it has gained a foothold in the UK with 20 markets in England and Scotland. NeighbourFood is the brainchild of founders Jack Crotty and Martin Poucher, and it was designed to give... Continue Reading →
I’m in Cheesecake Heaven
If you read the blog, or follow me on social media, you'll know I have a thing for cake, well food in general to be honest. So I was thrilled to be given cheesecakes by a new local business - Sligo Cheesecake Co. I was given a treat box containing four individual cheesecakes; Malteser, Toblerone,... Continue Reading →
Food and Drink Network development event planned for Mayo
The Mayo Food and Drink Networking and Training Programme which began last Summer continues apace with a fantastic range of free training and one to one mentoring available to eligible participants. This is an exceptional opportunity for those operating in the food and drink sector to hear from outstanding trainers and guest speakers. “Following the challenges in 2021 due to... Continue Reading →
Afternoon Tea at Cawley’s – Focus on Sligo Food
Cawley's Festive Afternoon Cawley's have a amazing afternoon tea and if you fancy something special before Christmas you Treat yourself and your friends to their Afternoon Tea with a Festive Twist. This would also be a wonderful idea for a gift voucher. I got a voucher for my birthday from the family a few years... Continue Reading →