Tempt your tastebuds with this delicious mousse au deux chocolat

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Treat yourself to the perfect weekend dessert by whipping up this mousse au deux chocolat, courtesy of Siúcra. Rich and creamy, yet light and fluffy, these little pots of perfection will leave you wanting more.

Makes eight small glasses, depending on the size of the glasses.

Musgrave MarketPlace campaign aims to help reboot hospitality businesses in Galway

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Musgrave MarketPlace, Ireland’s leading wholesale supplier to foodservice, retail, and SME businesses, today announced it is investing €650,000 to support the reopening of Irish hospitality at the beginning of June. As part of this investment, Musgrave MarketPlace has launched a range of new initiatives to support the industry and assist the reboot and recovery of the sector.

It's wine o'clock somewhere

Thu, May 27, 2021

Are you looking for the perfect wine to enjoy this weekend? Look no further than the wide range of stylish and trendy wines which are available at your local Joyce’s Supermarkets.

Enjoy Irish beef goulash for a fuss-free weeknight dinner

Thu, May 27, 2021

This delicious recipe for beef goulash, courtesy of Bord Bia, is easy to cook and will provide a hearty dinner for up to four people.

Boxing clever — Try a taste of Ballynahinch at Home

Thu, May 20, 2021

BY DECLAN VARLEY
Foodies across the west can enjoy some of the spirit and flavour of Ballynahinch Castle with a delicious Ballynahinch at Home dinner box which is beautifully presented and full of the attention to detail that makes this hotel in the heart of Connemara such a special place.

Five foods you should never barbecue

Thu, May 20, 2021

Lockdown restrictions are finally lifting, with three households, or up to six people from multiple households, now permitted to meet up in private gardens. This no doubt means that we will be eating outdoors and grilling more this year, but which foods should you choose to cook for the perfect barbecue feast?

Whipped iced coffee

Thu, May 20, 2021

Summer is nearly upon us, bringing with it some much needed sun and longer days. For the perfect summer’s day pick-me-up try your hand at making a delicious and refreshing whipped iced coffee, with all ingredients available at your local Joyce’s Supermarket.

Whipped coffee, also known as dalgona coffee, has quickly become a popular method of making a delicious barista style coffee without needing a coffee machine or milk frother. This versatile drink can be made iced or hot, depending on what you prefer.

Summer dining delights at the Lough Rea Hotel

Thu, May 20, 2021

The Lough Rea Hotel and Spa has done it again. The hotel has been noted in The Irish Times Top 100 places to dine outdoors this summer, and if you visit to see why you will not be disappointed.

Rosé the day away

Thu, May 06, 2021

If you are looking for the perfect rosé to enjoy on a warm spring evening, then look no further than the extensive range available at your local Joyce’s Supermarket.

Delicious lamb burgers with melted cheese and tomato salsa are perfect for summer

Thu, May 06, 2021

There are three secrets to making the best burgers – top quality mince, the onions sautéed till golden brown and cooked ahead of time, and a good splash of chilli oil in the burger mixture.

Selected vegetarian meat substitutes surveyed not a source of protein

Thu, May 06, 2021

New research from safefood has found that many plant-based meat substitutes currently on the market are not a source of, or high in, protein.

The safefood research looked at the nutritional content of 354 vegetarian meat substitute products on sale in supermarkets across Ireland. These products included plant-based alternatives such as mince, burgers, and sausages and are positioned in the same category of foods that provide protein such as meat, poultry, eggs, fish, nuts, and beans. However, safefood found that 25 per cent of processed vegetarian meat-substitute products are not a source of, or high in, protein.

Supporting the mind as well as the body during Coeliac Awareness Week

Thu, May 06, 2021

Mental health and wellbeing will be on the menu, alongside all manner of gluten free goodies, at this year’s Coeliac Awareness Week, which takes place from May 10 to 14.

Chocolate berry meringue cake is the ultimate fruity indulgence

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Try this recipe for chocolate berry meringue cake, courtesy of Siúcra, for some weekend decadence. This heavenly dessert of gooey chocolate meringue sandwiched with seasonal berries is perfect for any celebration, or just some seasonal indulgence.

Serves eight to 10.

First quarter of 2021 saw massive increase in sales of fresh fruit and vegetables

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

New sales data for the first quarter of 2021, published by leading Irish retail group BWG Foods, shows that Irish consumers have embraced a healthier lifestyle this year by consuming record levels of fruit and vegetables.

Smoky chorizo mac 'n' cheese

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Add a little spice to your Thursday evenings with this delicious smoky chorizo mac 'n' cheese recipe made with chorizo, chili paste, and smoked paprika and filled with stretchy mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

This spicy twist on the classic mac 'n' cheese meal is packed full of flavour. The ingredients you will need are 1tbsp olive oil, 200g chorizo, 1 sliced onion, 1 crushed garlic clove, 2 tsp paprika, 1-2 tbsp chili paste, 1 tsp coriander, 400g chopped tomatoes, ½ tbsp light brown sugar, 400g mixed beans, and 400g macaroni pasta. And for the cheese sauce, 50g butter, 50g flour, 2 tsp English mustard, 1l semi skimmed milk, 250g mature cheddar, and 100g grated mozzarella.

Killeen Farmhouse Cheese’s Marion Roeleveld receives Lifetime Achievement award from Irish FoodWriters’ Guild

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

BY Declan Varley
‘The cheesemaker’s cheesemaker’ is a good description of Marion Roeleveld. In 2004, using milk from her partner Haske’s goats, she started making Killeen Farmhouse Cheese on their 50-acre farm near Portumna, Co. Galway. The main Killeen Farmhouse Cheese production is a semi-hard goats’ cheese Gouda, made from pasteurised milk and traditional rennet and available plain or with fenugreek.

Calling all coffee lovers

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Treat yourself this weekend with this quick and easy coffee cake recipe. This delicious cake consists of a light and fluffy coffee sponge base topped with a rich and creamy coffee flavoured buttercream icing.

Enjoy a seasonal meal of zesty spring lamb with cannellini beans

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

It's the time of year for spring lamb, and this scrumptious zesty spring lamb dish with cannellini beans is sure to impress.

Finegan Brothers & Co Coffee – a new wave of Irish coffee innovators

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Josh and Fiachra Finegan are two Irish brothers and coffee fanatics who are taking the coffee industry by storm operating from Meath and Galway respectively. Their company, Finegan Brothers & Co, is currently nine months old, and the idea to start the company was born at the kitchen table during the first lockdown. Josh and Fiachra both felt that the experience of getting a premium authentic cup of coffee from the comfort of your own home was missing, and with that they decided to take matters into their own hands.

A Thursday night treat

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Treat yourself this Thursday to a delicious guilt-free takeaway from home, the perfect end of week pick-me-up. And with a wide range to choose from at your local Joyce’s Supermarket you are sure to find your perfect Thursday night treat.

Sweet potato pizza has landed in Galway. The Sweet Potato Pizza Co is an Irish-owned, Dublin-based, company launched in 2018 with the aim of creating a pizza that people can include in their weekly meal plan, because why should pizza only be enjoyed as a weekend treat? Made with a sweet potato base and topped with all your favourite toppings, these pizzas are both nutritious and delicious and contain far fewer calories than a regular pizza, so you can enjoy them guilt free. The range of sweet potato pizzas includes the chorizo, feta cheese and spinach pizza; the margarita pizza; and last but certainly not least, the sundried tomato, red onion, and spinach pizza, available at selected Joyce’s stores.

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