My day on a plate: Róisín O’Hara

Róisín O'Hara is an award-winning broadcaster and journalist as well as a fluent Irish speaker. O'Hara presents and co-produces Róisín ‒ a weekly current affairs chat show on TG4.  Where do you shop...

Matcha Blueberry Bombs

Have you ever tried matcha tea? Matcha tea (€11.99) is a unique Japanese green tea powder. What makes it so special is its rich content of antioxidants, fibre and chlorophyll to support healthy blood.  ...

Cashew and Raspberry Chocolate Cups

Christmas means a lot of things... Santa, giving and receiving gifts, friends, family, food, fun... and chocolate! It's definitely the time of year for indulging a little bit more. But since these chocolate cup...

Healthy Fat is a Good Mood Food

What are Good Mood Foods? Certain foods encourage your body and brain to produce the neurotransmitters and hormones that can make you feel happy, calm, positive and encourage restful sleep. Normal and health...

My Day on a Plate: Actor Aileen Mythen

Aileen Mythen stars in ‘Noël’, the new musical by Eoin Colfer and Liam Bates that premieres in the National Opera House, Wexford, from 99-23 December. www.nationaloperahouse.ie Where do you shop? I fi...

Sun-Dried Tomato and Black Olive Seeded Super-Bread

Why is it that adding sun-dried tomato makes food taste that little bit more luxurious?! I'm most definitely going through an olive and sun-dried tomato phase, with my fridge packed with both. And humm...

Abs Are Made in the Kitchen!

The expression 'abs are made in the kitchen' may be a gym bunny's favourite quote, but alas it's true. It is thought that diet accounts for up to 70% of fitness, and that includes the visibility of abdomin...

My Day on a Plate: Designer Emma Manley

Emma Manley is a fashion designer and the founder of the Manley brand which is based in Dublin and stocked in Arnotts and a number of boutiques nationwide.  Establishing her fashion label in 2010, Emma has...

My Day on a Plate: Ballet Dancer Cian Hughes

Cian Hughes is a 21-year-old ballet dancer originally from Santry in Dublin. Having graduated from London's Central School of Ballet, Hughes is currently touring with Ballet Ireland's The Nutcracker.  &...