The Toons Bridge Dairy Ricotta & Buffalo Ricotta cheeses were recalled yesterday by the FSAI due to the presence of ‘listeria monocytogenes’.

Starting with a glass of prosecco, food will include Sherkin Island oysters, wood smoked mackerel, Roaringwater Bay mussels and freshly baked breads, and more.

The four-year programme aims to positively influence the eating habits of people in low-income communities.

Among the Cork winners were Blossom Honey, which is produced by Blackwater Honey in North Cork; and Toons Bridge Dairy Greek Style Buffalo Milk Cheese, which comes from the mid Cork-based dairy.

With more than 60% of Ireland’s artisan producers based in the region, the festival champions local produce, culinary traditions, and grassroots movements.

The “Supper by the Fountain” event to take place on Saturday, August 16, will present diners with a multi-course meal prepared by three of the city’s most respected chefs

The research, conducted by Cork-based company, PrecisionBiotics, saw more than 1,000 Irish adults in the province of Munster surveyed.

Coffee Addict is one of the enterprises run by local resident Brendan Hedley, who has also operated his Burrito Addict business since 2017.

Speaking to The Echo, Sea Salt owner Arshed Ali said he is delighted with local support for the new business.

The proprietor of Cork’s popular Izz Café has described the members of Belfast band and stars of a BAFTA nominated movie as an ‘amazing team’ after they visited the Leeside restaurant in between their two City Hall concerts during the week.

Following the announcement, Green Party councillor Dan Boyle, Lord Mayor of Cork, described the chipper as a Cork institution.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued a notice alerting the public to the recalled products.

Rachel, who has garnered acclaim for her approachable cooking style and commitment to using fresh, local ingredients, will craft a menu that highlights the finest produce from Ballymaloe’s organic farm and the freshest fish and shellfish from Ballycotton Bay for the dinner event on Sunday, August 18.

“It is very encouraging to see that academic institutions are slowly beginning to realise the crucial role that food education plays in the health of the students plus safeguarding the wellbeing of people and the planet as we face into a future of uncertainty," Dr Allen said. 

Four restaurants in Dublin, one in Galway, and one in Donegal also featured

To date, 76 Cork feasts have been registered and organisers are calling on Cork residents to get involved and meet their neighbours.

“We hope that the Half Moon Place café will make a harmonious addition to Cork’s bustling café scene, as well as a welcoming meeting place for people across Cork city and county,” said Cork Opera House CEO, Eibhlín Gleeson.

Mouths will water at the flavour-packed festival programme which includes almost 100 food events and experiences.

An impressive five awards went to individuals or businesses from Cork, the most of any county in Ireland

Field of Dreams project bags Irish Food Writer’s Guild award

Family owned restaurant in Winthrop Lane had closed for maintenance works

Cork took the second spot for the most active Food Waste Hero community to date, with volunteers visiting Tesco Ireland supermarkets to collect unsold food still fit for consumption and list it for free on the app so that others can collect and consume it.

The artisan bakery, founded by Sheila Fitzpatrick and master baker Paul Walsh, first opened its stall in the heart of Cork’s English Market in 1997.

He has also worked at The River Cafe, Ottolenghi, Chez Panisse, and Tartine Bakery, among other esteemed restaurants

The ‘My Planet Diet” is a 12-week nutrition study that offers participants an opportunity to improve their health while following a planet-friendly diet.

The much-loved business had been situated in a former secondhand bookshop.

He said Ireland is heavily dependent on imports for a lot of food products

At the Student Achievement Awards Ireland, the USI (Union of Students in Ireland) named the UCCSU food bank as Access Champion of the Year.

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

CONVENIENCE retailer SPAR has announced an innovative new plant-based alternative fresh food offering as it aims to meet the growing demand for this category.

NEW analysis has found that there will be 6,730 fewer jobs in the drinks and hospitality industry in the South-West region in 2022 as the impact of the pandemic continues.

The finalists of this year’s Blas na hÉireann awards have been announced with 51 producers from Cork shortlisted ahead of the final in October.

CELEBRITY chef Clodagh McKenna is set to showcase Cork in a new series that explores the best of the Rebel County. The Cork native will show what Cork has to offer in her new food and travel mini-series, Clodagh’s Ireland.

Popular seaside eateries Bunnyconnellan Coastal Restaurant and The Lodge Bar & Kitchen have announced they will be closed tomorrow and Friday as staff members need to be tested for Covid-19.

Di Curtin shares this recipe with a bit of spice...

CORKONIANS will be dining in style when the newest roof-top restaurant in the city opens from December 11.