Sharon Noonan

Best Possible Taste with Sharon Noonan

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Food and Drink Podcast with Sharon Noonan. Ireland's longest-running food and drink podcast airing since 2013.Some people like to blog, Sharon Noonan likes to interview! In 2013 her food and drink show, Best Possible Taste, premiered on West Limerick 102FM and entertained listeners for 11 years up until October 2024. Sharon continues to interview guests from the food and drink scene in Ireland and beyond for the podcast. From restaurant reviews to discussing current affairs issues affecting the hospitality industry to hearing a famous family recipe to enjoying an award winning artisan product,...

Author

Sharon Noonan

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.sharonnoonan.com

Latest episode

Jun 14, 2026

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Episodes

3 March 2015 04.03.2015

Rachael Kealy reviews CoqBull in Cork. Sharon meets Donal Doherty at Harry’s Shack in Portstewart. Easyfood’s Caroline Grey, previews the March issue. Yes Chef’s Shane Smith chats to Sharon at the Foodie Forum in Galway. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

24 February 2015 25.02.2015

Rachael Kealy talks about her recent trip to Vietnam and Thailand and her dining experiences there. TY Student, Mary Kate Carr, discusses the Carrigeen Moss product range available from Milseog na Mara. Sharon meets Caroline Hennessy and Kristen Jensen at the Foodie Forum in Galway and finds out about their book “Slainte – The Complete Guide to Irish Craft Beer and Cider.”Artist Abigeal O Brien pr...

17 February 2015 18.02.2015

Ron from Forrestal Wine Merchant’s has some fizzy ideas! John McKenna of McKennas' Guides.ie discusses the food scene in Galway and lots more with Sharon Noonan. Food writer Dee Laffan talks about hand held blenders. Programme Director, Francis Nesbitt provides an insight into the Kilkenny School of Food. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes an...

10 February 2015 11.02.2015

Enjoy a pancake lesson with the Limerick Strand Hotel’s Executive Chef, Tom Flavin. Michele Shirlow discusses the food scene in Northern Ireland. Conor Heavy, Programme Director, Michael Smurfitt Graduate School of Business has details on the Bord Bia Marketing Fellowship. Chef Barry Liscombe from the award winning Hartes Gastropub in Kildare shares some romantic dining tips in time for Valentine’...

3 February 2015 04.02.2015

Rachael Kealy reviews The Jasmine Palace in LimerickAnna Nolan advises how to apply for TV3’s Great Irish Bake Off. Anne Maher and Brendan O Brien reveal the line up for the WAPF Munster conference. Easyfood Guest Editor, Simon Lamont, previews the February issue. Caroline Kenyon encourages listeners to enter the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year Awards. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's long...

27 January 2015 28.01.2015

Siobhan Noonan reviews "Entertaining with Andrew Rudd)Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares a healthy pancake recipe. Evan Mangan from the Marketing Crowd has advice on setting up a blog. Jacinta Dalton reveals plans for Galway's Foodie Forum. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See...

20 January 2015 21.01.2015

Ron from Forrestal Wine Merchant’s has great value wine suggestions. Food writer Dee Laffan shares her 10 food resolutions for 2015.TV3’s The Restaurant, John Healy, has some behind the scenes gossip. Keith Bohanna reveals details of Biabeag’s next event, Meet the Bakers, and the launch of Real Bread Ireland. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episode...

13 January 2015 14.01.2015

Sinead Neiland from the Organic College in Co Limerick discusses seedlings and preparing to plant out. Domini Kemp has tips for juicing. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, talks about her experience of giving up smoking and shares some healthy recipes. Therese Sheehy has diet and fitness advice. Joe Nawaz talks about the Out to Lunch Arts Festival that takes place every January in Belfast. Best Possib...

6 January 2015 06.01.2015

Rachael Kealy reviews Canteen in LimerickThe Marker Hotel’s Executive Chef, talks to Sharon about the nutri box, Le Drunch, Cronuts and lots more. Conor Ryan discusses exporting Irish produce to the Middle East. Rebecca Cronin reveals the exciting programme for the 2015 Ballymaloe Litfest. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, v...

23 December 2014 30.12.2014

Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, has news of an award winning black pudding. Sharon talks to Rachel Allen about Christmas in Ballymaloe. Francis Brennan describes his new book “It’s the Little Things”Fiona Uyema reveals how Christmas is spend in Japan. Sharon Green of The Wild Irish tells Sharon about her experience in RTE’s Taste of Success and Padraig McCarthy talks about winning the competition....

16 December 2014 17.12.2014

Ron Forrestal of Forrestal Wine Merchants has wine suggestions for Christmas Day. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, provides advice on how to be prepared for Christmas Day. Butchers John Griffin and Roy McMahon advise on selecting your turkey and ham. Chef Tom Flavin has a gravy recipe. Grainne Galvin discusses the Betty Crocker partnership with ISPCC to raise much needed funds. Best Possible Taste i...

9 December 2014 10.12.2014

Sinead Nieland Organic College talks about Brussel Sprouts. John McKenna extols the virtues of the Wild Atlantic Way. BBQ expert Brendan O Connor has breakfast suggestions for Christmas Day and what to do if you suffer a power cut or broken oven. Oliver Dunne discusses the photo shoot to create the 2015 Chef Calendar to raise funds for the mental health project Walk in My Shoes. Best Possible Tast...

2 December 2014 03.12.2014

Rachael Kealy reviews the Fisherman Seafood Bar and Grill in Salthill. Dee Laffan provides advice on keeping the Christmas dinner warm and highlights some features in the Easyfood Christmas Annual. Sharon reports from the Eurotoques Young Chef of the Year 2014 Competition and talks to competitors John Fitzmaurice, Ian McHale, winner Matt Logan and Chapter One’s Ross Lewis. Best Possible Taste is I...

25 November 2014 26.11.2014

Isle Magazine’s Lisa Magee talks Thanksgiving. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley has all the food news from Kerry. Domini Kemp discusses her new book, Dinner. Irish Food Guide’s Zack Gallagher talks to Sharon at the Dingle Food Festival. Eleanor Byrne reveals Lidl’s Christmas market plans. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit...

18 November 2014 19.11.2014

Ron Forrestal has wine suggestions to enjoy with soups and stews. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, provides details of her chicken tallegio recipe. Sharon talks to Andrew Rudd about his new book “Entertaining with Andrew Rudd”.Lisa Magee describes what readers can expect from her on line “Isle Magazine”.Lidl's Eleanor Byrne reveals plans for their Christmas Markets. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's...

11 November 2014 12.11.2014

Sinead Nieland Organic College talks about growing pumpkins and similar veg. Helen McDaid of Failte Ireland has details about their free tool kit to create your own Food Story. Nutritionist Christine O Sullivan advises on what should and should not be in the diet to help eczema. Sharon meets journalist/food writer/restaurant reviewer Katy McGuinness at Dingle Food Festival. Best Possible Taste is...

4 November 2014 05.11.2014

Rachael Kealy reviews the Black Cat in Salthill and the Cottage in Leitrim. Sharon talks to Simon Lamont about his TV3 show – The Lazy Chef. Wade Murphy visits the BPT studio to discuss his restaurant 1826 Adare and Eurotoques. Anne Cooney from Temple St Children’s University Hospital is on the phone to highlight the importance of their partnership with Tesco for the next 2 years. Best Possible Ta...

28 Oct Show 29.10.2014

Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares food news from the KingdomDr Joe Kerry, UCC, talks about the college’s role behind the scenes at Blas na hEireann Food Awards. Siobhan Noonan reviews Neven Maguires’ book, The Nation’s Favourite Food Fast, and tells us about her visit to MacNean House. Helen McDaid, Failte Ireland discusses the Eurotoque Ireland Young Chef of the Year Competition. Best Possibl...

21 October 2014 22.10.2014

Ron from Forrestal Wine Merchants advises what wine goes best with spicy food. Easyfood Magazine editor, Dee Laffan, provides highlights from the November issue. Sharon interviews Neven Maguire after he receives his People’s Champion Award at the Dingle Food Festival. Marion Flannery reveals some events taking place during Savour Kilkenny 2014. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food...

14 October 2014 15.10.2014

Sinead Neiland, Director of the Organic College has advice about growing apples. The Marketing Crowd's Evan Mangan provides an insight into Twitter for the food industry. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares a great chicken recipe. Sharon Noonan talks to Artie Clifford at the Dingle Food Festival about the Blas na hEireann awards Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink pod...

7 October 2014 08.10.2014

Best Possible Taste on West Limerick 102FM celebrates 1 year on air talking cake with Celina O Sullivan. Restaurant Reviewer Rachael Kealy talks about Limerick restaurants Aroi and Kamichi. Sharon meets Rosemarie Bennis in Sonas Health Food Shop in Newcastle West to learn more about gluten free options. Comedian Alan Shortt discusses his childhood food memories and what he is up to for Mental Heal...

30 September 2014 01.10.2014

Second Helpings Show featuring:A review of the Global Village Restaurant in Dingle by Rachael KealySocial Media advice from Evan Mangan of the Marketing CrowdWine recommendations by Ron Forrestal of Forrestal Wine MerchantsDiary for October 2014 with Helen McDaid of Failte Ireland and some details about the Dingle Food Festival with Mark Murphy Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food...

23 September 2014 24.09.2014

Kirsti O Kelly discusses her Great Taste Award winning Silver Darlings. Amanda Webb talks about the upcoming Blog Awards. Dee Laffan has details about the October issue of Easy Food Magazine and how to enter the Home Cook Hero competition. Singer Leanne Moore returns with news on her new cooking skills, the A Department and how to prepare for Adare to Survive. Mark Murphy highlights some of the ev...

16 September 2014 17.09.2014

Ron Forrestal has wine recommendations for September. Kevin Ahern discusses how to source your key ingredients within a 12 Mile radius. Rachel Shanahan reviews the Apple Tart of Hope by Sarah Moore Fitzgerald. Jennifer Doran talks about how to “Bookalokal”.Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, has all the culinary news from Co Kerry. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast...

9 September 2014 10.09.2014

Racheal Kealy reviews the Global Village in Dingle. Sea of Vitality talk about their award winning seaweed products. Sharon talks to Santos Almir at the Duagh Summer Festival & BBQ.The Strand Hotel’s Executive Chef, Tom Flavin, is in studio to talk about the hotel’s video, “Our Food Story”, Taste of Westfest and Adare to Survive. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podc...

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