Ballymaloe Cookery School

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Ballymaloe Litfest: a recipe for changing career

Ballymaloe Litfest: a recipe for changing career

Meet two women – Sumayya Usmani and Charlotte Pike – pursuing their food dreams

By Marie Claire DigbySat May 06 2017 - 11:00

Darina Allen launches Save Our Soil campaign

Darina Allen launches Save Our Soil campaign

Irish support sought for European Citizens’ Initiative petition to protect soils

By Marie Claire DigbyWed Apr 19 2017 - 17:00

Celebrity chef Rachel Allen to head Cork’s St Patrick’s Day parade

Celebrity chef Rachel Allen to head Cork’s St Patrick’s Day parade

Food and Ford to feature in celebration of city as place of community, culture, commerce

By Barry RocheThu Mar 02 2017 - 19:46

In praise of James Kavanagh's eclectic kitchen

In praise of James Kavanagh's eclectic kitchen

A peek at the room where Currabinny chefs prepare their organic goodies

By Marie Claire DigbyFri Nov 11 2016 - 08:00

Teachers still playing 'bad cop' to junk-filled lunchboxes

Teachers still playing 'bad cop' to junk-filled lunchboxes

Can anti-obesity initiatives in schools prevent Ireland becoming the fattest nation in the world?

By Michelle McBrideTue Nov 01 2016 - 00:00

Oh Brother: recipes from one of Dublin's favourite cafes

Oh Brother: recipes from one of Dublin's favourite cafes

Garrett Fitzgerald says food should be ‘designed to offer nourishment and pleasure’

By Marie Claire DigbySat Oct 08 2016 - 03:00

'Processed foods are making us sick' - Darina Allen

'Processed foods are making us sick' - Darina Allen

Research shows bacteria in the gut can affect brain development and mood behaviour

By Sylvia ThompsonThu Sept 15 2016 - 17:00

Lilly Higgins: The easiest ice-cream to make at home

Lilly Higgins: The easiest ice-cream to make at home

The Italian classic peach Melba semifreddo is one of simplest ice-creams you can make at home

By Lilly HigginsWed Aug 17 2016 - 06:00

Food File: a Ballymaloe course, a cookbook and an electric spiraliser

Food File: a Ballymaloe course, a cookbook and an electric spiraliser

A celebration of island produce from vegetables to dairy, and from Ireland to Ibiza

By Marie Claire DigbyFri Jul 22 2016 - 10:15

Ballymaloe House sees profits increase in 2015

Ballymaloe House sees profits increase in 2015

Firm behind country house hotel in Cork reports profits of €2.16m after loss in 2014

By Charlie TaylorThu Jul 21 2016 - 06:40

Women stir it up in west Cork’s kitchens

Women stir it up in west Cork’s kitchens

Running a food business is a dream come true for these women, but it involves a lot of hard work and dedication

By Trish DeseineSat Jul 09 2016 - 03:00

US doctor bailed over dangerous driving causing death of tourist

US doctor bailed over dangerous driving causing death of tourist

Cedric Simpson (50) appeared in court on crutches charged over fatal crash in Cork

By Barry RocheWed Jun 29 2016 - 20:31

The story of Ballymaloe: Normans, royals and tomato chutney

The story of Ballymaloe: Normans, royals and tomato chutney

A new book charts the 1,000-year history of the grand country house

By Mary LelandSat Jun 11 2016 - 04:57

Yotam Ottolenghi’s testing times

Yotam Ottolenghi’s testing times

The London master chef and his team develop new recipes at an unusual test kitchen in Camden

By Marie Claire DigbySat May 14 2016 - 11:00

Ballymaloe finds recipe for success as profits rise to €2.5m

Ballymaloe finds recipe for success as profits rise to €2.5m

Profits at Darina Allen-founded cookery school have jumped 68 per cent since 2010

By Charlie TaylorFri May 06 2016 - 01:00

Darina Allen welcomes Dolmio move to warn of high sugar content

Darina Allen welcomes Dolmio move to warn of high sugar content

Chef says a lot more action is needed if health of Irish people is to be improved

By Conor PopeSat Apr 16 2016 - 01:00

Give Me Five: Fennel salad with pâté toast

Give Me Five: Fennel salad with pâté toast

Pâté is not just for Christmas so use it to add decadence to a fresh salad

By Lilly HigginsFri Mar 11 2016 - 06:00

Irish Women of the World: Darina Allen and four other food powerhouses

Irish Women of the World: Darina Allen and four other food powerhouses

Meet the women who have succeeded in putting Irish food on menus around the world

By Marie Claire DigbyTue Mar 08 2016 - 00:00

Fitness: Mum's the word when it comes to running

Fitness: Mum's the word when it comes to running

Age, time and even pacemakers don’t get in the way of some mothers’ runs

By Mary JenningsSun Mar 06 2016 - 14:00

Darina Allen calls for change to hospital food procurement

Darina Allen calls for change to hospital food procurement

Chef encourages use of local suppliers and says she could get involved in HSE efforts

By Conor KaneSun Sept 13 2015 - 14:13

The Moth: from flight of fancy to successful arts magazine

The Moth: from flight of fancy to successful arts magazine

From the unlikely setting of a farmhouse in Cavan comes ‘The Moth’, one of Ireland’s ‘coolest poetry magazines’ that has now gained an international following, and is the work of a husband and wife team

By Nora-Ide McAuliffeSat Aug 15 2015 - 01:00

Slippery sea cucumber? Yum. Goose intestines? Yes. Milk? Disgusting

Slippery sea cucumber? Yum. Goose intestines? Yes. Milk? Disgusting

Fuchsia Dunlop, the first foreigner to train at the Sichuan Institute of Higher Cuisine, loves the simplicity of Chinese cooking – just don’t ask her to drink a glass of milk

By Marie Claire DigbySat May 09 2015 - 02:32

Top chefs join forces to cook banquet for 800 of their peers

Top chefs join forces to cook banquet for 800 of their peers

Industry figures out in force for the Irish Restaurant Awards 2015

By Marie Claire DigbyWed May 06 2015 - 12:06

Our wedding story: Welsh dress, and leeks with the daffodils

Our wedding story: Welsh dress, and leeks with the daffodils

Five years after meeting at the Ballymaloe Cookery School, Luke proposed at Rhossili Bay in Wales. Becky “immediately said yes, even though I can’t remember what he actually said”

By Sarah GeraghtySat Apr 25 2015 - 05:45

Chop, chop, it’s pruning time

Chop, chop, it’s pruning time

Many of the plants in your garden will benefit from a haircut to encourage strong new growth. Don’t spare the secateurs

By Fionnuala FallonSun Mar 15 2015 - 12:00

Wicker brings a welcome touch of whimsy to the garden

Wicker brings a welcome touch of whimsy to the garden

These eco-friendly structures and sculptures can transform a garden

By Fionnuala FallonSat Feb 21 2015 - 06:00

Nolan gets his ‘Cork on’ as Allen reveals her recipe for success

Nolan gets his ‘Cork on’ as Allen reveals her recipe for success

Cork Chamber’s Outstanding Achievement award goes to Ballymaloe co-founder

By Mark PaulFri Nov 21 2014 - 01:30

Rachel Allen working with Goal in India

Rachel Allen working with Goal in India

Celebrity chef visiting projects in Kolkata and Mumbai with her 14-year-old son, and cooking at a fundraising dinner in Mumbai

By Marie Claire DigbyMon Jun 16 2014 - 13:47

Marie-Claire Digby’s top ten food books of the year

It’s been a great year for cookery books, with Irish publishing houses in particular having a strong showing. Here are 10 of the titles that got us cooking, and talking, in 2013

By Marie Claire DigbySat Dec 14 2013 - 03:00

Savour Kilkenny’s attractions

Savour Kilkenny’s attractions

Food festival brings big crowds to Ireland’s culinary capital

By Marie Claire DigbyFri Oct 25 2013 - 15:01

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