The ultimate summer cocktails

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

As soon as the sun makes an appearance, so should your favourite summer cocktails. And with all of the ingredients for these summertime cocktail recipes available at your local Joyce’s supermarket, it couldn’t be any easier.

GP Deli launches at The Galway Plate

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

The newly opened GP Deli is situated at The Galway Plate on the Tuam Road and is now open Monday to Friday 7.30am to 3pm.

The best things in life are sweet

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Treat yourself this Thursday to a delicious, sweet treat from home, the perfect end of week pick-me-up. And with all of the ingredients for these Thursday night treat recipes available at your local Joyce’s supermarket, it could not be any easier.

Outdoor dining in the garden of Galway city

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

The Skeff Bar & Kitchen is welcoming customers back to its new and improved outdoor dining area. From Monday June 7 the team at The Skeff Bar & Kitchen will be back to doing what they do best, serving delicious food, tasty cocktails, and cool pints.

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.

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