A new seed library has opened in Cork city. KATE RYAN was at the launch to find out more about the initiative.

Barra Sweetnam is at the helm of Cork’s largest independent fruit and veg wholesaler. He tells KATE RYAN about changing trends and his efforts to make the business more sustainable.

The new Tria Café in Cork city basks in 18 acres of greenery. KATE RYAN talks to the owners to find out why they decided to open a business there. 

Sustainability is key to Neil and Katy Lucey, who run Cork’s Gougane Barra Hotel. KATE RYAN finds out about the measures they are taking to support the local economy, all while protecting the area.

With the Cork On A Fork Fest set to return this summer, KATE RYAN of flavour.ie selects her highlights to pencil into your diary

The Ballymaloe Festival of Food returns to Cork next week with a smorgasbord of big names, activities, and tours. KATE RYAN looks ahead to the festival and finds out what we can expect.

In January, 2024, Claire Nash called time on her iconic Nash 19 restaurant. In this month’s WoW Bites, she tells KATE RYAN about the difficult decision to close and starting a new chapter.

Despite a challenging environment, a number of Cork restaurants have recently expanded. KATE RYAN speaks with restaurateurs in Bakestone, Sonflour, and O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausages about their recent growth.

Following the announcement that Wendy's is to open in Cork, Kate Ryan takes a look at the fast-food culture Leeside. 

A year on from the establishment of the Waste Not Want Not campaign in Clonakilty, KATE RYAN chats with Abi O’Callaghan Platt and Allison Roberts to find out if the project has been a success.

KATE RYAN meets Cork-based chef, Corrinne Austin, and hears about her love of food and the influence of her South African heritage on her cooking. 

In the first installment of a new series focusing on sustainable food, KATE RYAN meets Karen O’Donohue of Ballymaloe Organic Farm School. Karen is worried people are becoming more passive about their engagement with food.

In this month's WoW Bites, Kate Ryan catches up with Orla McAndrew. Orla's first book, Larder, has just been published. 

There are hopes that Cork could become World Gastronomic Capital in 2030, and efforts are underway to drive sustainable tourism here, writes KATE RYAN. 

Taking part in Veganuary, or thinking about becoming vegan? As part of our Reset series, Kate Ryan shares tips on how to do it well.

Kicking off the fourth season of WoW! Bites championing women working in food, Kate Ryan caught up with Fallon Moore to find out why the work of Blas is important for the all-island community of food producers.

A new short film that celebrates West Cork food artisan, Sally Ferns Barnes of Woodcock Smokery, is also changing people’s minds about what we eat, writes KATE RYAN.

In her monthly WoW! Bites column, KATE RYAN chats to Sandra Burns, of Joe’s Farm Crisps in East Cork, about the growth of the family business and exciting plans for the future

Would you like to experience what it’s like to work in a professional kitchen? Why not take part in Open Kitchen, which returns in November. KATE RYAN of Flavour.ie tells us more about the initiative

KATE RYAN, of Flavour.ie, looks at the 36 producers from Cork who won at this year’s Blas na hÉireann awards in Dingle

In her monthly WoW! Bites column, KATE RYAN chats to Michelle Darmody who has recently launched a book for children, called Seed to Supper

This week, we bring you a special WoW! Bites, by KATE RYAN, featuring three women who will be taking part in Cork on a Fork

Ahead of the closure of Sage Restaurant at the end of this month, KATE RYAN catches up with owner Kevin Aherne to find out more about his decision, to reflect on the past 16 years, and find out what the future holds

In her monthly WoW! Bites column KATE RYAN talks to award-winning chocolatier Norma Kelly about her shop

Delicious food packed with nutrition can be found on our shorelines, writes KATE RYAN. Keen to find out more? She gives us a rundown of some of the best foraging experiences to try in Cork

KATE RYAN catches up with John Power, of Beara Distillery, to hear about their gin and whiskey, as well as The Fisherman’s Loft, a place that celebrates the maritime heritage of Beara

Rossmore Oysters remains Ireland’s only native oyster farm. They are also hugely involved in native oyster restoration projects all over the world. KATE RYAN visited the farm along the Belvelly Channel

With 1,200km of coastline, Cork is home to some of Ireland’s most iconic smokehouses. As part of our Cork Coasts series, KATE RYAN profiles the craftspeople who work to produce the highest quality of smoked fish

There are countless reasons to eat seaweed, says KATE RYAN, as she chats to two Cork chefs, Darina Allen of Ballymaloe and Aishling Moore of Goldie, about what to do with the 650 seaweeds that grow around Ireland

KATE RYAN brings us her monthly column, WoW! Bites, as she interviews Carol Barrett

KATE RYAN rounds up some exciting cocktail experiences in Cork that are worth checking out this summer

The Cais Irish Cheese Awards were hosted recently, writes KATE RYAN of Flavour.ie, who says Cork came out tops in the accolades, which celebrate Ireland’s farmhouse cheese

Cork chef Aishling Moore has launched her first cookbook. KATE RYAN talks to her about her success to-date and hopes for the future, as she marks the significant milestone

Clonakilty has put itself forward to be Ireland’s first community-based food waste champion. KATE RYAN caught up with members of the town’s Waste Not Want Not committee to find out more

You could be sipping a new brew in the sun this summer... as the Original 7 Beverage Co has teamed up with Tanora to create a whole new tangerine-flavoured tipple for adults, says KATE RYAN

KATE RYAN rounds up some of her favourite individual places to stay in Cork city and county - from a treehouse to a converted bus, castle, lighthouse keepers cottage and more

Innovation and community are at the heart of the award-winning Cork Urban Soil Project, says KATE RYAN who spoke to those involved

It’s not all doom and gloom on the hospitality scene, despite challenges. There’s been a number of openings or re-inventions of cafes in Cork. KATE RYAN rounds up a few of her favourites

There’s an exciting season ahead for Cork-born Karen Coakley, of Kenmare Foodie. KATE RYAN catches up with her, in our monthly WoW! Bites column

In her monthly WoW! Bites column, KATE RYAN chats to Donna O’Driscoll of Roots Kitchen about her new podcast and Insta page, Chop Chop

In part three of her series on Cork’s brewing scene, KATE RYAN catches up with Sam and Maudeline Black, of Blacks of Kinsale, who opened a state-of-the-art brewery and distillery recently

Cork has seen a number of high-profile food businesses close. KATE RYAN writes about the challenges facing those in the industry

In a new four-part series, KATE RYAN looks at Cork’s craft beer scene. Today she finds out more about the famed Cork brewery Franciscan Well’s latest adventure, as they kick off their Dockland Series.

KATE RYAN went along to a recent conference on tackling food waste in the tourism sector. Here she tells us about the key take-aways

With just a few days to go before Shrove Tuesday, KATE RYAN of Flavour.ie shares some history behind the tradition and tasty recipes

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, KATE RYAN rounds up some of the best alternative nights out in Cork this week - perfect for good times, good food, great wine, and excellent company

Cork restaurants are still proving a bit hit on the awards scene, writes KATE RYAN, of Flavour.ie who reflects on a successful week for a number of Cork eateries, and individuals

What does it take to be among the best wedding venues? KATE RYAN chatted to the owner of Fernhill House Hotel in Clonakilty, who picked up a number of awards recently, and also looks at award-winning Camus Farm

KATE RYAN chats to Kevin Collins, from the fourth generation of the family behind Molaga Honey, made in West Cork

A love for all things pickled and fermented is celebrated in a new book by Cork chef Caitlin Ruth, writes KATE RYAN