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Now that we seem to be getting some reasonable weather most people will be hoping to have a barbecue, or indeed several barbecues. There are two major problems with this great idea; the weather and cooking the food perfectly for you and your guests. An open sided gazebo will help with the vagaries of the weather as it can act as a shield against the blazing sun or provide shelter from a shower. As far as getting the cooking right, the single best advice is to precook most of the items. I was invited to a barbecue recently by one of the top chefs in Galway and I asked him for some tips on how to get it right.

My neighbour offered me some of his new potatoes last week, and as there was a distinct lack of tasty goodies in the Shaw household for dinner that day I picked up the garden fork and filled a pot with freshly dug spuds. I was not sure of the varieties but after 15 minutes steaming I saw that they were all beautiful floury types, with their jackets bursting open.

Really good quality pork is one of the foods that can really make a passionate chef all misty eyed. Pork is a meat which is still great value and when the cuts which are often regarded as the cheap parts are used, a meal of outstanding value and taste can be had. For me the two best cuts of pork are the belly and ribs. Indeed these cuts require a little more work and attention than the more often used loin and legs but the little bit of effort is undoubtedly worth the work.

Organic burgers with melted cheese and tomato salsa

The sweet potato, or boniato, is in fact not a potato at all, but a member of the morning glory family. This versatile vegetable has a great many uses and makes a refreshing change from the traditional spud. The sweet potato is ideal for roasting, making soups, for purees, and many more culinary uses. Additionally the bright orange colour of the vegetable tells us that the sweet potato is also a good source of carotene and vitamin A. Additionally this vegetable is regarded as the most important tropical root crop in the world. Introduced into Africa, possibly by slave traders, the sweet potato has since its introduction steadily replaced the true yam in Africa as a major source of carbohydrate.

Cafe 903 is located in Cuba/Bar 903 on Eyre Square right beside the new TK Maxx. It is open seven days a week from 9am to 6pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 8pm Friday and Saturday, and from 11am to 6pm on Sundays. The cafe has been recently refurbished, and is now a cool and funky place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a coffee or speciality tea.

Succulent roast pork 

Glazed bacon with red currant sauce 

On those truly wintery days of late, we welcome anything that keeps us warm and comfortable. While some activity can keep the blood moving to reach those cold toes, we can also warm our bodies from the inside and stay healthy by eating right.

Pork chops with mushrooms and garlic