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Marshmallows go as far back as Ancient Egypt when the sap of the mallow plant was added to honey to be enjoyed as confectionery by Pharaohs and nobility. The sap was extracted from the root of the mallow plant, which grows on river banks…

Is Ireland ready to start eating insects? Whether it's your next fine dining experience or just a scoop of crickets with your Sunday roast, what do you think? Are you ready to try adding mealworms to your diet? As far as fast food goes, a…

Living in Ireland today, you’d have to be a hermit not to have heard of the Happy Pear twins. This energetic duo have dominated the culinary scene in Ireland over the last few years, gaining attention for their delicious vegetarian food and…

Andrew Carroll looks at the increasing amount of chain coffee stores cropping up throughout Dublin. Are there two sides to every story? There’s an episode of The Simpsons where Bart goes to the mall to get his ear pierced. Surrounding him…

Running a successful food business isn't all scrumptious loaves of bread, and glorious coffees. With the good, comes the bad, and the worry as we learn from Dervla James' third diary entry. Having your own business is great. Having your…

Strawberries and Cream; the quintessential British summer treat. With Wimbledon on our screens for the next two weeks, it seems appropriate to delve into the history of this charming tradition which is so intertwined with this extraordinary…

The amount of food waste in Ireland, and the world, has been playing on my mind a lot. Since I can remember my mum has taken produce out of its packaging at the checkout. Cringing behind her, studiously looking at the wall, I used to be so…

When we made contact with Dervla James of Pudding Row to compose a diary entry for us, we didn't think that two weeks in we'd be gripped! Here's her second entry, a small insight into the mind of a chef. You can read her first entry here.…

Borough Market was catapulted into the global eye early in June following a heinous act of terror. For some, it was their first time to hear of Borough Market, but for others Borough has held a place in their hearts for many years. Sarah…

The guys at Toast Ale are onto something damn clever. They’re turning bread that would otherwise be thrown away — from catering companies, bakeries and food manufacturers — and turning it into the best substance known to humankind. Beer.…