Whether you call them pancakes, hotcakes, griddle cakes or drop scones, February wouldn’t be the same without Pancake Tuesday. The combinations of toppings are endless but our favourite is apple cider syrup. This is a very simple syrup recipe that will take your pancakes to...
It’s the most wonderful traditional meal of the year packed with turkey, ham and all manner of festive delights. However, if you’re looking for something just that little bit different our ham with cider glaze recipe is it! This easy recipe is practically foolproof and...
Our favourite book on the subject of Irish craft beer and cider is undoubtedly Slàinte by Caroline Hennessy and Kristen Jensen. It's a super book that we love to dip into every so often, especially the recipe section. We were kindly given permission to share...
Summer is in full swing and we all know there's no better place than Ireland in the sun! Here are five of the best beer gardens around Ireland to enjoy the craic, sun and views along with a few craft ciders. In no particular order: 1....
When you think of dishes that are traditionally associated with cider beef is one that doesn’t come to mind and no manner of promoting is likely to help you make that association. Caroline Hennessey, of Bibliocook, recently wrote a great recipe, with an amusing back story,...
While some foodies might turn up their noses at the prospect of pairing cider with food, with the onset of more varieties to the market and the greater appreciation of the craft of cider, this attitude is changing. Cider is, of course, a fruit-based drink...
We are extremely excited to announce that this coming Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May, for the third year running, we will be hosting the Apple Blossom Festival here at Boyne Grove Fruit Farms in Drogheda. Over the course of the two days we'll be giving visitors...
Located in Dublin's 5-star Conrad Hotel, this week's Stockist of the Week is Lemuel’s Lounge and Bar. The hotel boasts one of the best locations in the city, ideally located in the city centre at the corner of St Stephen’s Green and just across from...
One of our favourite weekends is about to begin as the third annual Big Grill Fest, which we're extremely happy to be appearing at, is taking place in Herbert Park, Dublin from this Thursday, 14th August until Sunday, 14th August. This isn’t a few-sausages-and-burgers-from-your-local-butcher kind...
This week's Stockist of the Week is Buckle Up in South Dublin's Sandymount Village. Claiming to serve Melbourne-style dining in Dublin 4, this new eatery serves modern, worldly cuisine and speciality coffee to people from the locale and beyond. They've also got a secret sun...
[caption id="attachment_662" align="alignnone" width="640"] olan mcneese, dan kellys cider, peter donegan[/caption] Over the last few months we've had the pleasure of talking about our cider, the story behind the name and apple growing on various radio shows. Some of you may have listened in but if...
The Blas na hEireann food awards are taking place this weekend and we’re delighted to say our cider has been shortlisted the the medium dry cider category while our cider vinegar has also received a nomination. The awards are the biggest accolade for quality Irish...
Last Friday we got a wonderful surprise as we were watching the Seven O'Clock Show on TV3 to see the one and only Derry Clarke from Michelin star restaurant L'Ecrivain use a bottle of yours truly for his dish. Not only that, Lucy Kennedy, Dermot...