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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Blas Success for Secret Recipe
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Online cookery series by Irish company demonstrates versatility of the humble egg
Online cookery series by Irish company
demonstrates versatility of the humble egg
Recipe series ‘Get Cracking’ with Eggs’ is live now and reveals how to feed the whole family with quick and easy recipes on a budget
Deirdre |
An Irish family business has sought to help busy, on the go families and students, offering nutritious and delicious recipe inspiration on a budget – all using the humble egg as the staple ingredient.
Riverview Eggs are a family run, family owned Cork company and have been supplying their Bord Bia quality assured eggs to Irish Consumers for over 50 years.
This year, they decided to extend their efforts to help families and created a series of instructional online recipe dishes featuring their award-winning eggs.
This was made possible, with the support of a Bord Bia marketing support initiative.
The series, entitled, ‘Get Cracking with Eggs’ features 16 easy to make recipes.
These are available to view on their website, or across Riverview Eggs various social media channels.
Speaking about the decision to create the series, Riverview Eggs owner DJ Kelleher said:
“We wanted to create something that would be useful for families and students. We understand it is a stressful time at the moment and we wanted to do our bit to try to and offer something that we felt would be of use.
“Get Cracking With Eggs is really back to basics when it comes to cooking – it shows people how to cook food that’s nutritious yet easy to make in a short space of time - perfect for anyone on the go.
Deirdre and D.J. |
“We put a lot of thought into the recipes – both myself and Deirdre O’Mahony, the face of the recipe series - and we were determined to show the variety of healthy nutritious meals that could be made using our Riverview eggs and whatever you might have at home in the press or fridge.
“We’re delighted with how the series turned out and we hope it will be useful to families and students all across Ireland,” he added.
When it comes to egg consumption, there is another added benefit that has become even more important in recent months. Given the current public health crisis, where respiratory illnesses have been put under the microscope, so too has the suggested supplementation or addition of more Vitamin D into our general daily dietary consumption.
A recent study by TILDA - The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing, published in conjunction with Trinity College - showed up to 1 in 8 older adults in Ireland deficient in Vitamin D, with those numbers increasing to 1 in 5 during the winter months due to decreasing amounts of sunlight.
Even more worryingly, the study, published in April earlier this year, revealed that it estimated 1 in 4 of Irish people over the age of 70 who were cocooning were likely to be Vitamin D deficient.
Aside from supplementation, one of the easiest ways of including more Vitamin D in your diet is through the consumption of rich food sources, sources like, yep, you guessed it – eggs, as well as oily fish.
Around 15 -20 UG a day is the recommended dosage for at risk groups.
Studies have shown that in addition to assisting with immune function, and aiding bone and muscle health, Vitamin D may also help to prevent respiratory infections.
DJ revealed that he felt that in addition to the cost effective elements and the easy to make recipes, it was important to highlight the nutritional and health benefits associated with eggs as part of the Get Cracking With Eggs recipe series.
“It’s a vulnerable time for people and we feel that it’s important to highlight these benefits because they have scientific research and backing behind them. We wanted to illustrate throughout this very simple recipe series the versatility of eggs, in addition to the health benefits associated with them – particularly in the current climate,” he said.
Get Cracking With Eggs is live now on the Riverview Eggs website – and you can view all 16 recipes at the following link here
You can also view the recipes on the Riverview Eggs social channels on Facebook and Instagram.
press release
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Visiting The Home of Clonakilty Black Pudding.
Visiting The Home of Clonakilty Black Pudding
The late Edward Twomey, a leader |
When you visit the Clonakilty Black Pudding Visitor Centre in the town, not alone will you see and hear the history of the famous product made right here but you’ll also get to taste it! So you get an hour’s entertainment and a mini-lunch! Well worth the tenner admission (though we two seniors paid just €7.50 each).
And of course, you get a friendly welcome. The tour is self-guiding but you are aided by an audio device that fills you at each stage. Much the same info is covered on a number of illustrated panels. You’ll also get a “chat” with the grocer and the butcher (they’ll have their eyes on you) both of whom have a good sense of humour.
Nostalgia: the delivery bike, bus stop, petrol pump |
Colette Twomey |
And you get to know some of the key characters in the story, that began in the 1880s. It was then that the recipe originated in the town of Clonakilty; it hasn’t changed in that time. Since the Twomey family took responsibility for the secret recipe in the 1980’s, the popularity of the Blackpudding has continued to grow in Ireland and now around the world. Over the years they have extended the product range to include sausages, rashers and most recently Veggie Pudding!
In 1969, the butcher shop was sold as a going concern to Patrick McSweeny. In 1976 the butcher shop which included the black pudding recipe was bought by his nephew Edward Twomey.
Edward wasn’t that keen on the product but realised his customers were and eventually he became hugely enthusiastic. Edward’s personality and belief in the product helped propel Clonakilty Blackpudding to get the recognition it deserved.
Michael Clifford, was one of Ireland’s most famous chefs, holder of a Michelin star, was an early and influential supporter of the Clonakilty product. And it is acknowledged here that his signature dish of black pudding elevated the humble breakfast staple to being acclaimed as an excellent starter. (Lots of recipes on their site here).
Covid reminder |
Edward and his wife Colette were very much in demand at food shows and exhibitions all over Ireland the UK and an export market began to grow. In 2005 Edward Twomey died. Colette now led the company forward and still does.
And that included building a brand new production facility that was opened in Clonakilty in October 2017. The new production facility also includes administration offices, new product development facilities and distribution along with this new visitor centre that reflects the company’s pride in the town. The story of the building of the local church and that of the local GAA club are also highlighted here.
The butcher |
There are quite a lot of artefacts from the history of the company and the town to be seen on the tour and you may also view part of the production through special windows to the factory floor.
And, at the end, there’s that treat. Some freshly cooked black and white pudding, also that new and tasty veggie pudding, some sausages and a big cup of tea or coffee. There is also a lovely little café here but that can’t be used at the moment (June 2021) because of Covid restrictions. Hopefully, that restriction won’t last to long more and you’ll get even better value from your visit.
The newly opened visitor centre is another indoor attraction in the progressive town, great on a misty day (as was the case with us). Other indoor places (that I know of) are the Michael Collins House and the Clonakilty Distillery. Part of the Model Railway Village is indoors too.
Also on this trip:
Superb Dining at Garden Restaurant in Liss Ard Estate
Come on down! |
Open Monday – Sunday
10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Booking is essential
Contact:
Phone: +353 (23) 8834835
Email: visit@clonakiltyblackpudding.ie
Adults: €10
Seniors & Students: €7.50
Children (5-18): €5
Under 5: Free
Family ticket: 2 adults, up to 3 children (under 18) – €25
Friday, October 8, 2010
WINE & DINE WEEKEND
Opera House |
Friday, August 26, 2022
IRELAND’S ‘BEST BANANA’ RECIPE REVEALED
Aoife Flood |
Rathangan student overall winner in nationwide search to find best banana recipe
12-year old Aoife Flood, from Rathangan, has Ireland’s best banana recipe, having been chosen the overall winner in the recent nationwide search by banana importer Fyffes to find Ireland’s most imaginative meal-makers.
Leading the search, once again, was well-known television cook, Donal Skehan, whose previous collaborations with Fyffes led to the discovery of Ireland’s most creative banana bread bakers and banana dessert makers.
This year, Skehan broadened his search to find the most delicious dish, from first to final course, savoury or sweet, in which a banana is the key ingredient. Describing the quest, Skehan called it “a challenge to mums, dads and the younger generation to create an appetising recipe that will demonstrate the versatility of bananas as an ingredient, whether in meals that are cooked, baked, boiled, blended and everything in between.”
Youngest of three girls, Aoife is beginning secondary school at Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin. Having first developed her passion for baking at the start of the pandemic, she has now reached the stage where she is baking cakes to order.
In creating her prize-winning ‘banoffee cupcakes’, Aoife combined a delicious mixture of caramel drizzle and fresh bananas, topped off with chocolate flakes.
Congratulating Aoife on her success which she says ‘demonstrates the obvious dedication and enthusiasm she puts into her culinary creations’, Fyffes head of marketing, Emma Hunt-Duffy went on the praise all those who entered the competition, adding “it was particularly pleasing to see the incredible levels of skill and creativity amongst those who took part, not least the younger, next generation of home baking enthusiasts”.
Other category winners in the competition are: 10-year old Savanna Pascoe, from Rathnew (Best Junior Baker under 12 years); 14-year old Rachel Hanley from Lanesborough (Best Junior Baker aged 13 – 17); Cynthia Wong from Monasterevin (Best Breakfast); 14-year old Elliott Stokes from Caherconlish (Best Savoury); Kiera Stewart from Dripsey (Best Dessert); Harini Sonpal from Churchtown (Best Non Bake) and Alline Isense Dalpiaz from Cahersiveen (Best Vegan).
Further details of each category winner and their winning recipes can be viewed on www.facebook.com/
press release
Friday, July 31, 2020
COBH MUM HAS IRELAND’S ‘BEST BANANA BREAD’ RECIPE
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
New Foodie Recipe Videos from Glenisk
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Buying local. Market Meal #5
Simple salad with Marinated Butter Beans from the Real Olive Company |
Domini Kemp's Cashel Blue Cheese, recipe link below. |
Lamb Merguez sausages from O'Mahony's in the English Market |
Tom's Country Baguette from the ABC Stall in the Market. |