In a new monthly column, called WoW! Bites, KATE RYAN interviews women working in food. Today she catches up with chef Niamh Condon about her Dysphagia mission

Founded in 1992, Nash19 is set to mark 30 years in business. KATE RYAN talks to founder Clare Nash about where her love of food comes from, and the importance of impeccable service, and building relationships

KATE RYAN tells us about a new cookbook of recipes written by Clonakilty-based Karen Austin that are good for the planet and pallet

KATE RYAN has educated us on what to grow, sow, forage and cook, throughout this year in her series A Year In Flavour. Here’s her final instalment, for December, as 2021 comes to a close

Make the most of your Christmas dinner leftovers with some gorgeous recipes by KATE RYAN

We have all the recipes you need in our Christmas food hub

Why is Spiced Beef so... Cork, like? That’s the question KATE RYAN ponders as she takes a step back in time to look at where our love for the meat came from

Why not create some edible gifts this year for family and friends? KATE RYAN shares some ideas and recipes

From books, to crafts, foodie getaways and a selection of hampers, KATE RYAN shares some ideas on what you can buy the foodie in your life

If it is your first time hosting Christmas dinner, the whole thing can feel overwhelming and leave you wondering where to even begin. K ate Ryan has put together the ultimate guide to ‘How to Host Christmas, Like a Boss!’.

In her monthly column, A Year of Flavour, KATE RYAN looks at what bounties are on offer as the year draws to a close - what to grow, cook, and eat, this time of year, November

There are many reasons to be thankful, says KATE RYAN who is planning a special Thanksgiving celebration on November 25 to mark what’s been a special year

In a new series, KATE RYAN shines a spotlight on traders at the English Market, as they reflect on 2021, and look ahead to 2022. Week one we feature Sheila Fitzpatrick, Tom Durcan and Margot Ann Murphy

Food writer Kate Ryan, who contributes to The Echo and Echolive.ie has been shortlisted for two national awards

Food writer and regular Echo contributor, KATE RYAN shares her opinions on the hospitality staffing crisis, as we continue our series this week on the challenges facing the sector

It’s Irish apple season, and to mark the occasion KATE RYAN has penned a special four-part feature series. Here, in part three, she chats to a French woman, settled in Cork, making Apple Wines.

It’s time to get your nominations in for the Irish Food Writers’ Guild Community Food Awards, writes KATE RYAN, of Flavour.ie. Previous winners include Cork Penny Dinners

As she continues her four-part series on apples, KATE RYAN chats to some of Cork’s leading cider makers who prepare for one of their busiest times of the year - harvest time

To mark apple season, KATE RYAN embarks on a four-part series. Today she writes about Future Orchard, located on the outskirts of Glanmire, a community co-operative that will harvest a tonne of apples this year

In this episode of her year-long series ‘A Year of Flavour’, KATE RYAN reflects on the month of September. You can catch up on Kate’s series to-date on EchoLive.ie

Hemp is an incredibly useful crop that can grow well in Ireland — especially around the south of the country, says KATE RYAN

As we continue our Year in Flavour series, KATE RYAN of Flavour.ie tells us what to grow, sow and cook right now 

We all fell in love a bit more with our gardens during the Covid-19 pandemic, and garden cafes became the latest new trendy hang-outs when the country re-opened. Here, KATE RYAN tells us about her favourites

KATE RYAN chats to Regina Sexton, Ireland’s leading food and culinary historian, about how her interest in food history was first nurtured and flourished, and her latest course offering at UCC

In the final part of our ‘Al freso’ series, KATE RYAN chats to some leading Cork chefs about cooking at home this summer — from how to build a fire, to cooking fish on the BBQ, how fruit and veg can be transformed over coals, and what meats to try out

As she continues her ‘Al fresco’ series, KATE RYAN rounds up some of the best places to grab a drink, outdoors in Cork city and beyond

In her monthly column, A Year in Flavour, KATE RYAN tells us what to grow, sow and forage at this time of year

KATE RYAN of Flavour.ie takes a look at how some of Ireland’s big supermarkets are supporting local producers here in Cork through different programmes and academies

In her monthly column A Year in Flavour, KATE RYAN tells us  what to sow, grow and cook, as May comes to a close

In the final part of a three-part series on Bread, Cheese and Wine, KATE RYAN talks to the owners of Cork’s micro-bakeries. You can catch up on Kate’s series and other food related features on EchoLive.ie

As food writer, broadcaster and author Caroline Hennessy takes up her role as Chair of the Irish Food Writers’ Guild, KATE RYAN catches up with her to find out where her career began

KATE RYAN continues her three part series celebrating our love affair with wine, bread and cheese. Today she talks to an East Cork couple about how they have carved out a living for themselves as cheesemakers

In a new three-part series, KATE RYAN looks at our love affair with wine, bread and cheese, and talks to Cork people working in those fields about how they have adapted during the recent pandemic.

KATE RYAN continues her monthly series, A Year of Flavour, where she looks at what food is in season, to grow, forage or cook.

It is back to basics as beef, butter and potatoes take centre stage at the 2021 Irish Food Writers’ Guild (IFWG) Food Awards, writes KATE RYAN of Flavour.ie

The pubs may still be closed for a while yet, but KATE RYAN finds out that one Cork city bar is launching a scheme to deliver cocktails to customers’ doors... and she also find others helping to supply a cheeky cocktail at home as the summer looms

In her second instalment of A Year of Flavour, in which she looks at what produce you should be eating at this time of year... and how, KATE RYAN tells us what the best energy-giving seasonal foods are right now

KATE RYAN talks to dairy scientist, Professor Alan Kelly of UCC’s School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, as she continues our series on Milk

Looking for something special to mark your Valentine’s ‘Night In’? KATE RYAN tells us what Cork restaurants have on offer

In part two of her series on Milk, KATE RYAN spoke to three very different dairy farmers in County Cork

In a new four-part series, starting today, KATE RYAN looks at Ireland’s important and enduring relationship with milk

In her new series, 'A Year of Flavour' Kate Ryan will write a monthly column about what produce you should be eating at this time of year... and how

KATE RYAN of Flavour.ie celebrates another new Michelin star for Cork, thanks to the success of West Cork based chef Ahmet Dede, and reflects on a difficult year for the industry

In week three of our Veganuary series, KATE RYAN asks Vegans on Cork’s food scene how to approach plant-based cooking at home

KATE RYAN continues our series to mark Veganuary, by looking at good nutrition. She talks to Nutritional Therapist Majella O’Neill

To mark Veganuary — where people give up eating meat for January — KATE RYAN has written a four part series on going vegan

O’Herlihy’s Bacon celebrates 60 years in business in 2021. KATE RYAN talks to the family and also a veteran of the business about what makes the company so special

Many people won’t be able to make it home for the festive season, due to Covid19. Here KATE RYAN shares some tips on how to celebrate the day in a different way

Sweet Cakes, Bloc na Nollaig and Throwing Barmbrack at the Door – KATE RYAN tells us about some old Irish Christmas traditions with cakes and sweet treats 

Food and Biodiversity are now on the Education menu, after the Green Schools programme was awarded funding by Rethink Ireland, writes KATE RYAN, of Flavour.ie