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Not The Full Irish
Katy McGuinness explores the true origins of ‘Irish’ foods in this article published in the Irish Independent. It all started with a packet of sliced chicken… Last autumn, in the course of researching an article that I was writing about food labelling in Ireland, I paid a visit to my local supermarket looking for examples…
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Remembering: Charlotte Coleman-Smith
Food writer and member of the Irish Food Writers’ Guild, Charlotte Coleman-Smith passed away in December. Here, she is remembered in print and by her fellow guild member, former colleague and IFWG Outgoing Chair, Aoife Carrigy. “Charlotte was a contributor to FOOD&WINE Magazine during my time there as Deputy Editor and I always enjoyed subbing…
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Tribute: Remembering the late Mrs Allen
The renowned “godmother of Irish food”, Mrs. Myrtle Allen, passed away in June 2018. Founder of Ballymaloe House, wife, mother, chef, restaurateur, teacher, mentor, advocate and champion… The Irish Food Writers’ Guild remember their founder and fellow member. “It’s impossible to overstate the impact that Mrs Allen single-handedly had on Irish food and hospitality. While…
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