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Spud Sunday: Save Our Spud

The Irish Times goes large on potatoes for St. Patrick’s Day – with my opinions included. I also include a nod to the national holiday with these green and herby baked potatoes.

Topics: Spud Sundays

Spud Sunday: Potato Day Rides Again

It’s March, that must mean it’s time for another Potato Day at the Organic Centre in Leitrim, where I talk about the popularity of spuds and John Brennan voices the concerns of ‘No To GM’ regarding proposed GM potato trials


Spud Sunday: GM Spuds

A few thoughts on hearing that Teagasc have applied for a license to do field trials of genetically modified potatoes in Ireland


Have Opinions, Will Eat

It’s all about the food at the new-ish Avoca food market and Salt CafĂ© in Monkstown – I could say the same about being a Bridgestone Guides editor…


Spud Sunday: National Spuds

The National Potato Conference came to town and I made sure I was there


Spud Sunday: The Inconvenient Spud

Who says potatoes can’t be a convenient choice for dinner? These baby potatoes with spinach and Cashel Blue cheese are that, surely.


Tomorrow’s Food Today

From the Edible exhibition at Dublin’s Science gallery to the upcoming Brancott Estate Curious Feast for the Senses event, there’s lots to interest the inquisitive eater in Dublin these days

Topics: Events

On The Trail Of Fabulous Food

The Dublin Tasting Trail, as run by Fabulous Food Trails, turns out to be a very pleasant (and filling) way to spend a Saturday morning in the city