Food & Wine

Thu, May 03, 2012

On the cookery book shelf
1001 Whiskies You Must Try Before You Die, edited by Dominic Roskrow;

1001 Whiskies You Must Try Before You Die, edited by Dominic Roskrow;

Salad and smoothies

Thu, May 03, 2012

Spinach and avocado salad

Beer glorious beer at the Galway Bay Beer Festival

Thu, May 03, 2012

This Bank Holiday weekend sees the Oslo Bar and Microbrewery hosting the Brewers on the Bay Beer Festival from 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. It promises to be a celebration of craft brews and all things beer related.

Street Feast launches in Galway this Sunday

Thu, May 03, 2012

This Sunday Street Feast launches it national campaign to bring communities together in the spirit of fun and good food.

The nine to five

Thu, May 03, 2012

We all experience the feeling first thing on a Monday morning, dragging yourself out of bed, jumping in the shower, and then opening the wardrobe doors asking the same question: What will I wear? The traditional work wear attire consisted of the standard suit, for both men and women. For women, that has changed somewhat; the suit is disappearing and in come dresses and separates, which in essence, are far more flattering and comfortable to wear all day. That is not to say that dress policies specify what we can and cannot wear to work, so make sure you familiarise yourself with this before taking on any fashion experiments at work.

Notes for the season

Thu, May 03, 2012

Seven deadly sins of beauty

Fashionistas rejoice as Brown Thomas launch Oh Buoy

Thu, May 03, 2012

Brown Thomas is right on trend with its nautical themed event, which takes place from Thursday May 10 to Sunday May 20. There will be launches across the store in beauty, fashion and swimwear.

In beauty, MAC is embracing the passion for all things marine, with its new collection Hello Sailor! for summer 2012. Bright and bold colours in lips and eyes will be sure to turn heads. Keeping with the sunkissed theme, Bobbi Brown’s Miami Collection will give beach babes a taste of Floridian sunshine with a wide selection of bright palettes in golds, bronzes and corals.

The Cost Plus phenomenon

Thu, May 03, 2012

Cost Plus Sofas, which now has 23 megastores nationwide, appears to be bucking the recession trend. The company’s Galway store is located in the Terryland Retail Park facing the main Headford Road.

Ideal garden living from B&Q

Thu, May 03, 2012

Summer is a special time of year. The long sunny days offer opportunities to spend time with family and friends, enjoy days out, holidays, relish in finishing new projects, feeling at one with nature in the garden, and generally making the most of life.

Great new bed range at Better Bedding

Thu, May 03, 2012

You spend more time with your bed than with any other piece of furniture, so you probably realise the importance that a good bed can play in your life. Just as we take care of ourselves through our diet and exercise choices, so too should we pay attention to the importance of quality sleep to our overall wellbeing.

Report reveals teenagers do not get a fair deal on health

Thu, May 03, 2012

Widespread inequalities mean that many young people in the WHO European Region and North America are not as healthy as they could be, according to a new report on the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, published yesterday (Wednesday, 2 May) by the WHO Regional Office for Europe. The HBSC Ireland study is based in the Health Promotion Research Centre at NUI Galway.

The whole world smiles with you

Thu, May 03, 2012

I love Louis Armstrong’s version of the song ‘When You’re Smiling’.

A dream body in just four weeks

Thu, May 03, 2012

A dream body in four weeks may sound far-fetched but it is actually possible to lose between 10 and 15 pounds over the course of four weeks, with a sensible food plan and the right help, support, and advice. The trick is to stop the procrastination and take action today.

Therapie Clinic introduced SureSlim, a scientifically-approved weight-loss programme to Therapie Clinic, Shop Street, Galway, at the start of the year and has achieved the most remarkable results. On average, once you choose to stick to the programme you will lose between 10 and 15 pounds over the space of four weeks. Traditionally clients would sign up to a three or five month plan but with the incredible results in just four weeks, Therapie now offers a one month programme, which is obviously also more cost-effective.

Twenty ways to help your child get to grips with homework

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

1. Provide suitable study facilities. While the kitchen table may be ideal for many, others, especially older children, may prefer the calm atmosphere of their bedroom. Most children study best where there is peace and quiet so try to keep noise levels down and cut out distractions.

Ten minute chocolate trifle

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

This is the first dessert my children learned to prepare and it gave them immense satisfaction to produce a grown-up dessert visitors invariably loved. It is so simple and your local supermarket should have regular supplies of everything needed here.

New restaurant host appointed at Elwoods

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Elwood’s Bar & Grill at the Forster Court Hotel has announced the appointment of Pat Lally as Restaurant Host.

Menlo Park Hotel introduces Restaurant Bia Beo

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

The restaurant at the Menlo Park Hotel was recently re-launched under a new name, Bia Beo, signifying the strong association the hotel has with the Irish language and the ethos of using fresh local produce.

Enjoy Sunday lunch at Kylemore Abbey

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden in the heart of Connemara is the ideal destination for a day out with something for all the family to enjoy. Get outdoors and enjoy woodland walks or explore the Victorian gardens, all just an hour from Galway.

Route 66 barbecue and smoker and The Black Cat, Salthill

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

When I visited the recent Galway Food Festival at the Spanish Arch I spotted a new venture that might appeal to you if you need to cater for groups of 50 to 250 people. It was pretty hard to miss as it was billowing smoke and had a large crowd of people around it. As you can see in the picture, the Route 66 barbecue is a pretty serious piece of equipment and the idea is that www.galwaycatering.ie will take on all the headache of providing you or your company with great food and zero hassle. It is fully compliant with HSE/EHO regulations, HACCP certified, and certified in food hygiene. These are important considerations when providing a barbecue for a large number of people and something that people may overlook when booking an outside catering company .

One of the things that really appeals to me is the fact that it also smokes food, and if you want something that really is finger lickin’ good then smoked meat is about as good as it gets. The way it works is that you agree the type and cost of a menu and the lads — Anthony and John O’Reilly — will marinate and prep everything in advance of your celebration. I asked what kind of events they will they cater for and although it is new they already have bookings for a wedding, company day out, “significant birthday”, and festivals. If contacting them be sure you use the .ie at the end of the web address. Contact phone number is 086 230 8716.

Maxwell’s Bistro — embracing the future

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A recent Fáilte Ireland initiative, Place on a Plate, revealed some interesting changes taking place in customer behaviour in relation to restaurants.

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