I couldn’t write about Irish food without featuring Glenisk. They make the most delicious yogurt (and I’m not usually a fan of yogurt, but I love theirs!) It’s a staple in my weekly shop. The yogurt is made with organic milk, and the packaging is recyclable and from 100% renewable sources. Glenisk is based in... Continue Reading →
Focus on Irish Food – The Breadski Brothers
The latest Irish food producer to feature on the blog is The Breadski Brothers, I love their bread, and it's great to see it available locally. You can also find some of their cakes and pastries available too. Find your local stockist here. The Breadski Brothers are Marek, Marcin and Maciej, and in 1992 they began making bread... Continue Reading →
Focus on Irish Food – The Foods of Athenry
It can be quite difficult to find gluten-free products, especially at this time of the year with most of the mince pies and Christmas cakes containing gluten. I was looking for a gift for a family member who is coeliac, and I was delighted to be able to find so many products on The Foods... Continue Reading →
Leitrim Hill Creamery – Focus on Irish Food
There's a wonderful family run business called Leitrim Hill Creamery; Lisa, Gypsy and Rochelle live on a goat farm in rural Leitrim and they produce delicious fresh artisan hard and soft goat cheese with a fantastic flavour. It's used on many menus across Leitrim, Sligo and beyond. "Lisa Gifford’s grandparents were reared in Manorhamilton and Leitrim.... Continue Reading →
Blakes Always Organic – Focus on Irish Food
It’s time for me to tell you about another wonderful Irish made product. Blakes Always Organic was founded in 2012 and is based in The Food Hub in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim. In this blog post I'm going to tell you about their wonderful kefir. Blakes Organic Kefir is a probiotic health drink for gut revitalisation made... Continue Reading →
Noo Chocolates – Focus on Irish Food
It's time for me to tell you about another wonderful Irish made product. Noo Chocolates is based in Ballina, Co. Mayo, on the banks of the beautiful River Moy. The business started it 2011 as a hobby, as many businesses do. Mary and Damien Corrigan went on a chocolate making course and became hooked! It... Continue Reading →