Food & Drinks - West Cork People

Pushing the boundaries of baking

Mary O'Brien November, 2023

When Lettercollum Kitchen Project retired at the end of last year, Clonakilty mourned the loss of its healthy gourmet go-to. The space sat empty for a spell and tummies rumbled and grumbled but then the arrival of spring brought hope of a new artisan bakery and deli moving in. After […]

Wild about mushrooms

Karen Austin October, 2023

Bilbao was a new entry point for us to Spain. We packed our little van and departed early one morning for the Rosslare to Bilbao ferry. We then spent 27 hours on a lively sea. It’s very relaxing once you find your feet, as there’s not much to do apart […]

Outside the box aubergines

Karen Austin September, 2023

Our garden is like a food bank, we are awash with produce. The harvest came early this year and we have been eating a month ahead of time. The heatwave in June encouraged everything along and even though we apparently had the wettest July on record it wasn’t cold and […]

A courgette crowd-pleaser

Karen Austin July, 2023

This month’s recipe is sent from Kytheria, the mythological birthplace of Aphrodite the goddess of love. There are no guarantees of magical powers if you make this dish but the recipe will use up your courgette glut if you have one. Kytheria sits at the bottom of the Peloponnese surrounded […]

Feast on entertainment and food at Clonakilty’s annual culinary food festival

WCP Staff June, 2023

Nothing beats eating al-fresco! This June, the annual, family-friendly food festival will see Clonakilty’s streets transformed into a foodie haven on Saturday 17 June. The Irish Yogurts Clonakilty Street Carnival is an opportunity to sample delicious local food, mix with fellow foodies and experience a true taste of West Cork. […]

An oniony tart

Karen Austin June, 2023

The sunshine is here and we’ve been gardening like mad people. A little bit of heat and everything takes off. All the seedlings that were set earlier in the spring are jostling for attention and need transplanting out. This is a very satisfying occupation, it’s like creating an instant garden. […]

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