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FOODIE FRIDAY: 25% Off at Pyg Restaurant Dublin

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To celebrate the launch of its new website, Pyg Restaurant in Dublin’s Powerscourt Townhouse is offering 25% off all online bookings during the whole month of May. Under the watchful eye of head Chef Morne Castelyn, Pyg Restaurant has gone from strength to the strength in the last year, garnering both critical praise for its culinary efforts and a loyal customer base, most recently being … [Read more...]

FOODIE FRIDAY: Blackened Salmon, Spiced Couscous Salad, Citrus Yoghurt Dressing – Recipe

Blackened Salmon, Cous Cous

(Serves 4) People are always looking for a way to liven up salmon, well look no further! Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets 2 level teaspoons Cajun spice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mixed herbs (parsley, mint, thyme, oregano) 1 tablespoon oil Zest of 1 lime 2 whole chillies-chopped roughly (optional) ½ lemon-cut into wedges Preparation: In a small bowl mix together … [Read more...]

FOODIE FRIDAY: EDWARD HAYDEN’S CHICKEN IN FRAGRANT INDIAN SAUCE – RECIPE

Fragrant Indian Chicken

Recipes for this dish vary greatly, with no one recipe being more or less correct than the other. Basically the dish consists of lightly marinated chicken served in a rich, creamy and lightly spiced curry sauce. Chicken Marinade: 4 chicken breasts 5 tablespoons yoghurt ½ teaspoon chilli powder ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon turmeric Seasoning 2 cloves … [Read more...]

FOODIE FRIDAY CHRISTMAS RECIPES: SANTA HAT BROWNIES

Santa hat brownies

We love these super-cute festive delights! You will need: 1 pan of brownies, baked and cooled 20-24 small strawberries 1 batch of buttercream frosting (or a frosting of your choice) Buttercream Frosting (you will have some extra buttercream left with this recipe) Ingredients: 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 cup butter (softened but not melted) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 to 2 … [Read more...]

FOODIE FRIDAY: COME DINE WITH ME… BUT DON’T FORGET YOUR SMARTPHONE!

Phone at Dinner

According to a new report, one in five modern hosts believe it’s totally acceptable to have a smartphone or iPad at the dining table. In a survey commissioned to mark the 50th anniversary of popular after-dinner chocolates After Eight, this universal tipping point was agreed on by young dinner party-goers and those attending the gatherings half a century ago.  Interestingly, 9.09pm is the … [Read more...]

FOODIE FRIDAY: THE BUTLER’S PANTRY CELEBRATES 25 YEARS

Butler's Pantry

The Butler’s Pantry celebrate their 25th birthday at their stores in Clontarf, Donnybrook, Mount Merrion Avenue, Rathgar, Sandymount, Monkstown, Sandycove and Greystones tomorrow, Saturday November 10th. There will be 25% off the special Butler’s Pantry anniversary, lots of special offers and family entertainment. There will also be the opportunity to win a home-cooked meal every day for a … [Read more...]

FOODIE FRIDAY: SUPERQUINN LAUNCHES ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE BISCUIT CAKE FOR CHARITY

NEWS / 29-10-12 Superquinn launches charity Ultimate Chocolate Biscuit Cake  Superquinn, Irelands favourite fresh-food retailer, has launched the Ultimate Chocolate Biscuit Cake, which is not only the ultimate treat but it raises money for 24 local charities across the country. Superquinn?s Ultimate Chocolate Biscuit Cake, which is freshly baked in-store, is available in all Superquinn stores nationwide. The Ultimate Chocolate biscuit is priced at ¤1.99, of which 80cent goes to charity and is expected to raise over ¤250,000 for local charities across the country in the next 12 months. Pictured at the launch were brother and sister, Marek Doyle (aged 5) and Alicja Doyle (aged 3) from Drumcondra.  Photo Shane O'Neill / FennellsNo fee for reproduction

We love chocolate, and we love charity, so when one benefits the other, we’re all over it like a greedy kid on cake! Superquinn has just launched the Ultimate Chocolate Biscuit Cake, which costs €1.99 (80 cent of which goes to charity), and is expected to help raise over €250,000 for 24 local charities across the country in the next 12 months. Each Superquinn store has chosen a local … [Read more...]

FOODIE FRIDAY: WILD & SLOW FOOD FESTIVAL 2012 AT MACREDDIN VILLAGE, WICKLOW

Wild Food

Autumn is officially coming to a close, nature’s bounty has been harvested and winter is almost upon us. Celebrating all thing foodie, wild and Irish, Slow Food Ireland’s National Wild Food Festival will once again take place in Wicklow on the weekend of November 10th and 11th. Wild & Slow 2012 showcases and celebrates everything that is great about Irish food - fresh, local, … [Read more...]

FOODIE FRIDAY: LADURÉE LANVIN MACAROONS

Lanvin Lauduree

Here at The Daily Update, we have a tender love affair with macaroons, so we were delighted to hear that Lanvin has teamed up with Ladurée, the Parisian luxury confectionery brand famed for its delicious macaroons. Lanvin artistic director, Alber Elbaz, first lauded for his elegant, feminine designs under Yves Saint Lauren, has created a funky and playful box to encase the exclusive … [Read more...]

FOODIE FRIDAY: WIN DINNER FOR TWO WITH WINE AT THE LIBRARY AT DANDELION IN DUBLIN

TheLibrary-SIGN

Here at The Daily Update, we love our food and we get particularly excited when our dining options are increased because a new eatery has opened! The Library is a new restaurant situated in Dandelion on Dublin’s St. Stephen’s Green. With new menus, chef and management team ‘The Library at Dandelion’ is quickly becoming a dining destination in its own right, offering great food, from the … [Read more...]