10 Nov 2010

Coffee Angel, Coffee Roasters. Ireland

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While Badger and Dodo (link to previous post) braved the outdoors for Savour Kilkenny Karl Purdy from Coffee Angel was working indoors for Foodcamp. He combines the art of good bean sourcing with the science of brewing and both genders were fascinated to hear him share his knowledge and passion on the day. In the third photo you can see him demo'ing his set up to Donal Doherty from Harry's Bar with Sally McKenna in the foreground.

He brought this new bean grind to Foodcamp and planned on using the feedback he received to write the tasting notes - a new form of crowd sourcing :-). I enjoyed it but did not verbalise that as well as some.

You can buy his coffee online at his site btw.

Keith

7 Nov 2010

Highbank Orchard Syrup, Apple Syrup. Ireland

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From an organic orchard (Highbank) which was first planted in the 17th century comes this Apple Syrup. Ideal for drizzling on cheeses (for example) it was another artisan food product which saw the light of day at Foodcamp and then on into the Savour Kilkenny weekend.

And in the second photo Julie and Rod Calder-potts show the product to the interested crowd.

Keith

7 Nov 2010

I've moved :-)

Have decided to move to wordpress.com where I have more flexibility in how I work with the blog.

You can see me here: www.biabeag.com

Keith

5 Nov 2010

Organic Herb Company, Oils and Herbs. Ireland

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The Organic Herb Company business is going over 11 years and supply to a range of retailers in England and Ireland. It is not cheap - but extremely tasty as I learned when I worked my way through 5 of the samples in front of me (chickening out when it got to the Chilli'er concoctions).

One of these may well be a Christmas treat. The second photo shows Paul and Michael the co-founders of the business - again at Savour Kilkenny. As a BTW their site does not do the brand justice - be warned!

Keith

3 Nov 2010

Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese, Cheeses. Ireland

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One of many successful businesses which have grown from the need for farmers to diversify into high quality branded food products Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese continues to develop and expand its product range after enarly 6 years in business.

With cheeses made from both cows and goats milk and a farmhouse shop in Stoneyford under their belts they are very well regarded by cheese lovers all around Ireland.

The photos show their range of cheeses as well as one of Helen Finnegan (co-founder) at Savour Kilkenny.

Keith

1 Nov 2010

Secret Recipe Company, Pickle. Ireland

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Tom Watts launched his new business with a Cucumber Pickle at the Savour Kilkenny Foodcamp. And it went down a treat. I only had a small nibble (not too pickley myself) but know from others with more educated palettes that it was very well received.

Check out his site (and the fascinating back story to the idea and his plans for the future).

Keith

31 Oct 2010

Badger & Dodo, Coffee Roasters. Ireland

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There are not too many good coffee roasters in Ireland and I have enjoyed coming across Badger and Dodo and the guy who started it (Brock Lewin) a couple of times in the last 3 months. Most recently at Savour Kilkenny where I queued in line for a Soya Latter - really, really good with beans roasted 2 days beforehand.

And a bag of their filter ground has been giving me my kicks every morning since :-). Check out their online store at their site.

Keith

 

10 Oct 2010

Natasha's Living Food, Ireland

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I have seen Natasha's stall a couple of times at the Saturday morning Food Market in Meeting House Square, Dublin a couple of times. Her products have started to appear in health food shops around Ireland which is great as it gave me a chance to try her Kale Crunchies.

They are a tasty snack and make the idea of raw food more palatable. Looking forward to some of her chocolate now :-)

Check out her website. Good to be able to post this after a mention recently of the New York Natural Kale Chips.

keith

 

2 Oct 2010

6 chocolatiers featured in the FT paper today

A tantalising selection of chocolate makers here:

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/77b2491c-cb6e-11df-95c0-00144feab49a.html


Keith

2 Oct 2010

An Irish CAMRA?

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Looks like it - launched in July 2010 it is a group of consumers set up to encourage Micro Breweries in Ireland. Check out their directory of Craft Brewers: http://www.beoir.org/index.php?option=com_sobi2&catid=7&Itemid=79

Beoir - a welcome addition to the food scene in Ireland.

keith

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