Completing the River Moy Half Marathon on the west coast of Ireland wasn’t enough for our go-getter Grainne. She’s just back from the fresh snow covering on Mont Blanc and an amazing, but challenging 4-day retreat involving -10 degree temperatures, ‘dodgy’ accommodation and hiking and climbing through challenging forest, snow and cliff terrain! As well […]
At FoodSpace we have a passion for using seasonal produce because when it’s in season it’s at its best. November’s hero is beetroot. This sweet, smooth vegetable is delicious and distinctive; the root you can’t beat is ready to be enjoyed this month. The earthy charm of beetroot gives a deep flash of purple-red colour […]
Makes 2kg Ingredients: · 500g granulated sugar · 500ml white wine vinegar · Zest and juice of 1 orange · 5cm piece ginger, sliced thin, skin on · 3 bay leaves · 1 tsp black peppercorn · 1.5kg small ripe pears Method: 1. Put the sugar, vinegar, orange zest and juice, ginger, bay leaves and […]
At FoodSpace we have a passion for using seasonal produce because when it’s in season it’s at its best. October’s hero is a wonderful autumn treat; pears come in a range of flavours and textures from a sweet and juicy conference pear to a tender and aromatic comice pear. Great as a snack, in salads […]
Serves – 6 Ingredients: · 2 medium Bramley apples, peeled, cored and chopped into 1 cm pieces · 4 tbsp soft brown sugar · Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon · 55g bitter chocolate, finely grated · 10 Sponge fingers / Savoy biscuits · 1 pint homemade custard · 450g natural yogurt Method: […]
At FoodSpace we have a passion for using seasonal produce because when it’s in season it’s at it’s best. A favourite of the ancient Greeks, September brings a bumper crop of deliciously tasty, sweet and crisp apples. Their versatility means not only are they a healthy, energy-boosting snack but when used as an ingredient their […]
Throughout June, the Sustainable Restaurant Association campaign is all about showcasing and celebrating local because of its many benefits. We’re delighted to have our very own, executive chef Conor Spacey involved. Check out the link below for his take on what makes how we work with local partners and communities so special. www.foodmadegood.org
We joined the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s (SRA) Food Made Good programme early 2017 to ensure that we had the industry experts on hand to guide us on the full range of sustainability issues so we could feel confident that the food we serve not only tastes good, but does good too. The SRA has already […]
On 13th May, our very own Grainne Carberry ran the River Moy Half Marathon in Ballina Co Mayo, west coast of Ireland. Why? Well, a couple of reasons. One, because of the training it means she can pretty much eat anything without feeling guilty. Two, for something to focus on outside of work and for […]
Our commitment to local is a real one, with a promise to source all fresh produce within 50 miles of every individual location. And you can’t get more local than on-site like the team at the College of Creative Arts & Media in Galway. In March, our chef manager Patrick Loewen, and the team spent […]