Eggs — it’s the way you cook them

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Mention cholesterol and the first food that springs to mind is eggs. Eggs are a much criticised food; however it seems like this criticism was misplaced as it is saturated fat that is the greatest culprit in raising blood cholesterol. The confusion occurred as eggs do contain dietary cholesterol, but this seems to have little or no effect on blood cholesterol.

Far from being a dietary no-no, eggs are a versatile, nutritious, and cheap food. An average egg contains approximately 80 calories, it is a good source of protein and vitamins A, B, D, and E; it will also provide you with 100 per cent of your daily selenium requirements, as well as containing iron and zinc. Although it does contain fat, about two thirds of this fat is healthy unsaturated fat.

PastaMagic hits the shelves

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Following a successful trial in 2015, Leaves PastaMagic is hitting shelves across Ireland. This Irish company’s world first range of flavoured pasta is made with only two ingredients — buckwheat and chickpea.

Take a Gourmet Taste Trail of Galway

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

One of the highlights of this year's Galway Food Festival will be the taste trail of Galway, involving tours and excursions around the city and county, including explorations of the history of wild salmon fishery in Galway, visiting a range of different restaurants, and collecting seaweed along Silverstrand.

Biteclub Disco Brunch for food festival

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

BITECLUB WILL be joining in with the Galway Food Festival celebrations this weekend and will be present at the food festival village at The Spanish Arch tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday.

Holy Guacamole

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Famously, USA Presidential hopeful, Donald Trump, is no fan of anything originating from Mexico. We in Ireland, however, feel differently about this. Mexican food, one of the biggest food trends of the last decade, shows no signs of slowing down here just yet. Just a few short years ago we got what passes for Mexican food from a yellow box in the supermarket. The finished product often appeared to have already been eaten by someone else. If you attempted to make your own, shopping for chili peppers was an adventure, avocados were an oddity and tortillas were totally out of the question. Latin-American foods such as nachos, chips and salsa, fajitas, quesadillas, burritos and beans are now an everyday sight on the dinner tables of Ireland and have become as common place as bacon and cabbage.

One week to go to Galway Food Festival

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

There is just one week to go until the 2016 Galway Food Festival which will celebrate '100 Years of Irish Food' and see leading Galway, national, and international chefs give live cookery demonstrations.

Food festival event to relive the world of 1916

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

A ‘chocolate themed afternoon tea’ and the 1916 Rising will both make their way into this year’s Galway Food Festival with two special events taking place at the Ardilaun Hotel.

Wine and dine at the Harbour Hotel

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

While enjoying a quieter location than most city centre properties, this upscale waterfront hotel is just a stroll from Eyre Square and all Galway has to offer. There is a modern restaurant serving afternoon tea and a sleek bar with a cocktail menu. Breakfast, lunch, coffee, cake, dinner and wine, it has the lot. There is always a mix of families, groups of friends, and couples young and old in the dining room.

McCambridges & Teeling Whiskey Company team up for prohibition party

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

McCambridge's has teamed up with Teeling Whiskey Company to celebrate the roaring twenties and the days of prohibition this Good Friday with a night of drinks and delicacies.

Ireland West Airport to hold first charity runway run

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Ireland West Airport has announced, in partnership with Bank of Ireland, the first ever runway run/walk which will take place on the airport runway on Saturday May 28.

A walk in the Park

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

In the centre of the city, perched on a bustling one way street, the much loved Park House Hotel gives out good vibes from the moment you enter the door. Located on Forster Street, an area of the city that shows signs of getting a new lease of life and already has a lot of popular, new, eateries within wine-spitting distance, Park House first opened in 1975. This is a hotel with a difference, built on nostalgia. Attentive staff in waistcoats and rooms with warm decor all send out the right messages to arriving guests. The bright, comfortably furnished, lobby, is a pleasure for both business and leisure guests to check in, thanks to the efficiency and helpfulness of friendly receptionists who explain the hotel's amenities and make everyone feel at home. Good food is a highlight of a stay at this pleasant hotel, and it is obviously appreciated by local diners too, as the restaurant and bar tables are likely to be fully occupied most evenings.

Calling all afternoon tea lovers to Hotel Meyrick this Easter

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Hotel Meyrick, Galway’s luxurious four star city centre hotel, is renowned for its afternoon tea service, and this Easter the hotel pastry team will be celebrating the world of chocolate.

Michael O’Meara’s Sea Gastronomy nominated for Best Cookbook in the World award

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Sea Gastronomy: Fish and Shellfish of the North Atlantic by Michael O’Meara, published by Artisan House Connemara, has been shortlisted for two accolades in the world’s most prestigious culinary writing awards, the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2016.

Internationally recognised as the ‘Oscars’ of the culinary industry, the World Cookbook Awards is the most distinguished competition of its kind in the world. Sea Gastronomy has been shortlisted by an international committee in two categories — Best in the World in the Fish and Seafood category, and most significantly, Best in the World in the Cookbook of the Year category.

Bistro brilliance at The Maldron

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

The Maldron Hotel on Sandy Road — this hotel has had as many name changes as Cheryl Fernandez-Versini. The Courtyard by Marriot Hotel, as it was many moons ago, changed into the Pillo Hotel, and most recently again became The Maldron — keep in mind to distinguish it from the long standing Oranmore Maldron.

GMIT student makes final fifteen in Student Chef of the Year

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

Tommy Fay of Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology was among the finalists at this year's Knorr Student Chef of the Year.

Special offers to celebrate opening of second Tolteca store in Galway

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

Tolteca opened its first store on Baggot Street, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, in 2011. Tolteca is now opening its sixth store and its second store in Galway. To celebrate the latest store opening all burritos and bowls are €5 until March 15.

The Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe — style and class in a relaxing environment

Thu, Feb 04, 2016

I was recently invited to a tasting of the new menu in the Canal Gastro Bar and Bistro, Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe. On entering the lobby of the hotel one cannot help but be impressed. Tall ceilings and marble finishing immediately suggest style and class, without making me question my decision to go with a casual shirt and pants combo.

SuperSubs at Supermac’s

Thu, Jan 14, 2016

The first Supermac's opened its doors in 1978 on Main Street, Ballinasloe. Since that first opening Supermac's has grown steadily, its restaurants becoming a firm fixture in towns and cities across Ireland. There is always one nearby when you have a hankering for a Mighty Mac, even on the Aran Islands. Supermac's sponsors arts, culture, and sport within the communities it operates in, including its association with Galway hurling which is the longest running inter-county GAA sponsorship in the country, well over 20 years. In 2013 a new deal was signed seeing both hurling and football in Galway sponsored by one organisation for the first time. The new deal includes sponsorship of Galway football and hurling across all age groups from underage through to minor, u21 and senior.

Sea Gastronomy by Michael O’Meara named Cookbook of the Year

Thu, Jan 14, 2016

Galway chef and author Michael O’Meara's book Sea Gastronomy: Fish and Shellfish of the North Atlantic has been named Cookbook of the Year by John and Sally McKenna of McKenna's Guides.

Food and entertainment aplenty available at Studio Eglinton Street

Thu, Jan 14, 2016

Studio, located at 20 Eglinton Street, is Galway's funkiest new eatery and late night entertainment venue. Located close to Brown Thomas, Studio serves food all day and offers an extensive cocktail menu, selection of mainstream and craft beer, and a bespoke wine selection.

Studio's eclectic and modern interior has meant that it is becoming the venue of choice for many be it for a night out, a special occasion, or a staff party. The focal point of the bar and eatery is the specially commissioned retro style trademark Studio neon lighting, and another cool feature is the use of reclaimed vintage brick at the venue. The rhythmic in-house Studio sounds will add to your experience with an excellent line-up of exciting acts, DJs, and entertainment provided on a weekly basis.

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