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2023 winners of Irish Food Writers Awards for Best Emerging Writer and Best Social Media.

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Five Amazing Women Making Waves in Food Media https://t.co/gc8F1Bnexx

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Feast Your Way Into The Year of The Snake at These Amazing Restaurants 
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With pint prices increasing as of yesterday, how much is too much for a pint? 🍺

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Meet the Independent Jeweller Behind the Viral Pint Claddagh Ring https://t.co/JTJfV1bZkL

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We're still feeling that winter chill and longing for the tepid relief of spring to break through. Until then, make the last few weeks of winter a bit more bearable with these delicious winter warmer recipes.

All you need is a bottle of @Powers_Whiskey to make these classics without even having to venture outside the cosy surrounds of your own home. In fact you may not even need the whiskey if you opt for the non alcoholic version. Either way, you are in for a comforting treat with these tasty recipes.

Sláinte!

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Meet the @mushroombutcher Mark Senn. He has a wonderland of mushrooms growing in Dublin 8. His weird and wonderful shrooms are cultivated by Mark in his workshop, where he harvests them and whips them up into the most delicious dishes. These are sold from his food truck on weekends at 90 South Circular Road, just off Leonard's Corner.

Go meet him this weekend, where he'll be serving up Vietnamese Bánh Mìs (€12) and Cajun-spiced Beignets (€9). We know mushrooms can be a bit controversial, so if you can't bring yourself to try them, still drop by for the amazing sweet treats on offer (only one of them has mushrooms in it!).
The doughnut line-up this week includes Gooseberry Fool, Maple and Pink Oyster 'Bacon', and Crème Brûlée with Earl Grey crème pâtissière (€4.50 each or 3 for €10). He's also serving Vietnamese coffees with Lion’s Mane extract (€5.50), plus you can even pick up a bag to grow your own beautiful mushrooms at home (€15).

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Our Top Tasty Vegan Dishes To Try in Veganuary https://t.co/UatBMfjiOS

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5 of Char’s Favourite Non Alcoholic Drinks for Dry January https://t.co/rlpumrMvXk

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Cosy Pubs With Fireplaces to Toast Your Tootsies https://t.co/grOUqRfYTj

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Char’s 2025 Food Trend Predictions
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This is how to make the best houmous you’ve ever had in your life...

@hollydaltonchef shows us how to add a Christmassy twist to everybody’s favourite dip.

Olive oil and tahini are swapped out for brown butter, which brings more than enough creaminess to the party. Butter is good, but brown butter is better. Rosemary adds those aromatic, seasonal notes, giving it a stuffing spread vibe that we didn’t think was possible until now.

You can get everything you need to make your own Brown Butter and Rosemary Hummus at @Aldi_Ireland

Here’s you’re shopping list 🛒

- 1 can of chickpeas
- 40g butter
- A sprinkling of dried rosemary
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of honey

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Last Minute Gifts: Bottles That Say ‘I Really Thought About This’ https://t.co/GnBz0cvuU1

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@theshelbournedublin has stood proud in Dublin city centre for 200 years. She’s witnessed rebellions, recessions, Celtic Tigers, and Dustin the Turkey at Eurovision. It’s been a long and storied history that’s seen guests like Charlie Chaplin, Paul Newman, and Elizabeth Taylor all pass through its doors.

We decided to put our fancy pants on and join their ranks by attending a highly sophisticated festive afternoon tea at the Lord Mayor’s Lounge. While we were there, we spoke to Executive Chef Gary Hughes about his history at the iconic hotel and its enduring legacy.

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There’s a nip in the air, and that means it’s time to warm up with some tasty, wintry, warming whiskey tipples.

@OisinTweets is here to show us how to whip up a delicious @Powers_Whiskey Punch that’s easy to prepare but seriously impressive – the perfect thing to keep you feeling cosy on a frosty evening. Sláinte 🥃

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CHAR’s 25 Best Looking Dishes of 2024
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We’re showing you how to take the stress out of Christmas this year, and of course, we need to ‘talk Turkey’ 🦃

@Aldi_Ireland has the answer with the Turkey Parcel, all the hard stuff is taken care of, and all you need to do is add some optional flair and pop it in the oven. It’s easy peasy and leaves you plenty of time to sip on some bubbles, like the Aldi Prosecco Frizzante DOC, for an unbeatable price of €6.21.

@hollydaltonchef hopped into the kitchen to show how she makes the Turkey Parcel her own with a few simple hacks to kick it up a notch.

You can pick up a Turkey Parcel in your local ALDI from Friday December 20th.
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We spent an afternoon cocktail making at Jameson Distillery Bow St.🍹 🍸

It was a really nice way to escape the cold for a while and learn a thing or two about whiskey making and mixology. The distillery is all decked out for Christmas too, so it's just a lovely, cosy place to spend your time. There’s tonnes of experiences to choose from at Jameson Distillery Bow St. and of course, plenty of merch in the gift shop if you have any last-minute prezzies to pick up.

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The Char team needed a little refreshment, so we popped open a bottle of Two Shores Rum. A high-quality rum aged in Panama and finished right here in Ireland in whiskey casks for a truly unique flavour profile. 🥃🇮🇪

T'would make a very lovey last minute prezzie for somebody you really want to impress. #twoshoresrum #tastetest

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CHAR’s 2024 Christmas Gift Guide for Foodies https://t.co/Ix8uDJzPsl