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‘Tis all in the apples

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‘Tis all in the apples

‘Tis all in the apples 5th October 2017/1 Comment/in Ireland, Reviews, Travel /by Mary Murphy I was a great fan of Bulmers back in the day. I loved the stuff. But over the years as my stomach ages and my taste buds get a little more sophisticated, that love has waned. While I still enjoy a glass every now and then, I can’t handle it like I used to. I’ve been looking for a replacement for a few years now but find everything too sweet. Or too dry. Or too sharp. Or too gassy. And I’ve tried. Believe me, I’ve tried. I’ve tried craft ciders. I’ve tried...

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Joe Gill: Heritage can play big role in shaping food sector’s future

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Joe Gill: Heritage can play big role in shaping food sector’s future

  Over the past week, a food festival took place in Cork to launch the Old Butter Roads Food Trail.      The idea is to use the traditional butter roads that led to Cork City via Kanturk, Macroom, Mallow, and Mitchelstown as reference points for high-quality locally produced food and beverages. A series of events are planned during this summer to help promote food and local eateries for tourists and Irish people alike. Presumably social media will be employed to drive the initiative and give it oxygen as it evolves. This idea is a useful reminder of the role...

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