Best Possible Taste with Sharon Noonan

On this episode of the Best Possible Taste we talk to:Kristen Jensen who is celebrating the success of Blasta Books at this year’s Irish Food Writing AwardsMary O Sullivan from Beara Bitters shares details about her portfolio of bitters that are made from natural fruits, nuts and
seeds infused in alcohol. AndAoife Whelan reveals details about the recently launched Lidl Farm Experience that makes t...

On this episode of the Best Possible Taste we talk to:Julien and Ashika, founders of the Lekker Food Collection about their success at this year’s Blas na hÉireann / Irish Food AwardsAndChris Mellon from the award-winning food podcast - That’s Bangin’ -shares his delight at winning best podcast at the recent Irish Food Writing Awards. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink...

On this episode of the Best Possible Taste we celebrate a trio of winners from the 2022 Blas na hEireann/Irish Food Awards - Producers featured:Zaneta Labuz-czerwein, Rustic Boowa, Tralee (Gold winner)Claire Keane, The Second Street Bakeshop, Cork (Bank of Ireland Best Start-Up)Bart Pawlukojc Aran Bakery & Bistro, Kilkenny (Supreme Champion) Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food an...

On this episode of the Best Possible Taste we celebrate a trio of finalists in this year’s Blas na hEireann/Irish Food Awards and find out about the Dingle Food Festival with Niamh O Kennedy. Producers featured:Clodagh Davis, Naturally Cordial, WexfordSusan McLaughlin, Love a Little, Donegal John Rogan, Rogan’s Smokehouse, Westmeath Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink p...

On this episode of the Best Possible Taste we return our attention to this year’s Blas na hEireann/Irish Food Awards. First up we travel to Belfast to meet Johnny McDowell who is one half of Indie Fude, this year’s Blas na hEireann Producers’ Champion. Staying North we hear from Carol Banahan of Carol's Stock Market and then we are off to the Kingdom to find out about Dingle Sea Salt from Tom Leac...

On this episode of the Best Possible Taste local food champion, chef Tom Flavin, shares details about his year’s Pigtown Festival of Food & Culture. And from across the water Nick Vadasz, the pickle pioneer talks about his business which earned him the title The Picklesman. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonn...

In this episode of Best Possible Taste we travel to Taste of Dublin 2022 to hear a recording from the Food for Thought Theatre where host Dee Laffan was talking to Michelin Star chef, Jp McMahon, and Best Possible Taste producer/presenter, Sharon Noonan, about food nostalgia. We also meet Anna and Orla Snook O’Carroll who founded the award winning Valentia Island Vermouth in 2021. Best Possible Ta...

In this episode of Best Possible Taste the focus is on food tours in Ireland. First up talk to Kate Ryan from Flavour.ie about a range of food tours in West Cork. Then we head up to Donegal to talk to Sue Glackin about this seasons’ Donegal Food Tours. And finally Ollie Gleeson flies the flag for the banner county and has details about the Doolin Food Tour and a VIP Cliffs of Moher Picnic. Best Po...

In this episode of Best Possible Taste we pay a visit to Bloom 2022 in Phoenix Park to talk to Limerick’s Sarah O Sullivan founder of SOS Cookies and Cathy Curran from the National Dairy Council who won an award for their sustainable dairy farm show garden. Nicola Crowley and Dvir Nusery from Mezze in Tramore, Co Waterford tell us about their new cookbook. AndRuben Lopez Pulido, Director of the Sp...

In this episode of the Best Possible Taste we talk to Caitriona Considine from Moher Cottage in the Burren and food writer and curator, Ali Dunworth, shares details about the upcoming Beyond The Pale Festival in Wicklow which also includes a space called “Beyond the Plate” which is a celebration of all things food and drink. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast....

In this episode of the Best Possible Taste we pay a visit to the 2022 Burren Slow Food Festival in Lisdoonvarna in Co Clare to meet some of the food producers who had stalls at the farmers’ market. First up we hear from Fionntan Gogarty, founder of Wildwood Balsamics, a unique artisan producer of award-winning vinegar creations based in Co Mayo. Then Dave Merrins, Farm Shop Manager with responsibi...

In this episode of the Best Possible Taste we meet Birgitta Hedin Curtin, founder of the Burren Smokehouse and chair of the organising committee of this year’s Burren Slow Food Festival which takes place in Co Clare 20-22 May 2022.andThen we head to Dublin to talk to Mike Neary, Bord Bia Director of Horticulture and Farmer Engagement, about this year’s Bloom - Ireland’s largest and most spectacula...

In this episode of the Best Possible Taste we talk to Russell Alford and Patrick Hanlon, AKA the GastroGays, about their first cookbook HOT FAT. The book is the 2nd in the Blasta Books series, an imprint of boutique Irish publishing house Nine Bean Rows Books. Then we head to Co Mayo to meet McKinley Neal, Pax Wholefoods and Eco Goods - a sustainable grocery and minimal waste shop in Westport. Pho...

In this episode of the Best Possible Taste we talk to Henry Horkan, Bord Bia Director for North America about 2 campaigns in the US - one that aims to promote Irish lamb and the other that is an educational programme called Spirit of Ireland which focuses on Irish spirits. Closer to home we head to Limerick city to talk to Jane Conlon from Sodalicious about how she has coped with the pandemic and...

In this episode of the Best Possible Taste we talk to food writer and consultant Ali Dunworth about her article “London Calling” which appeared in the April 2022 issue of Food & Wine Magazine. And We hear about the Dairy Chef Awards thanks to Cathy Curran from the National Dairy Council. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, vis...

In this episode of the Best Possible Taste we hear about this year’s Blas na hEireann/Irish Food Awards from Fallon Moore And We Kate Ryan shares details about the winners of this year's annual Irish Food Writers’ Guild Awards. 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/privac...

In this episode of the Best Possible Taste we meet Sebastian Thommen, actor, artist and founder of Toast Pantry and Coffee Bar who is giving 5000 people a chance to be the new owner of Toast’s professionally restored 1960s horsebox trailer. And Cathy Fitzgibbon, AKA The Culinary Celt, tells us about the launch of her debut book “Eat with The Seasons.”Pic credit: Clare Keogh Best Possible Taste is...

22 February 2022 by Sharon Noonan 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 more information.

In this episode of the Best Possible Taste, we return to The Silver Room in Newcastle West to celebrate being 5 years in business. Deirdre Doyle tells us about founding the Cool Food School which aims to introduce children to fruit and veg so they form a positive relationship with healthy eating. And Hannah Noonan has a smoothie recipe to share with us! Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest run...

On this episode of Best Possible Taste we zoom in to New Zealand to talk to Tim Lightbourne at the Invivo Winery. AndCelebrate the latest award at Castlewood House with Helen Woods Heaton. 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 more information.

On this episode of Best Possible Taste we hear from Ireland’s foremost zero waste advocate, Conor Spacey, Culinary Director, Food Space. AndSharon Noonan travels to Shanagolden in West Limerick to meet mother/daughter team, Mary and Helena Roche, to find out more about dining in a dome at The Old Stand. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and...

On this episode of Best Possible Taste we welcome Annie Dunne, founder of the Art of Grate Food, back to the show to get an insight into what food and drink trends we can expect to encounter in 2022.AndSharon Noonan travels to Athenry in Co Galway to visit the soon to be opened, Bia Innovator Campus, and meet general manager Elaine Donohue. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and...

In the first 2022 episode of the Best Possible Taste we meet Avril Molloy, founder of The Irish School of Cheese, Ireland’s only independent cheese training, education and events service for businesses that buy, sell or serve artisan cheese. And Katia Valadeau, who blogs at www.properfood.ie, shares details about her pre-Christmas 2021 visit to West Limerick. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longe...

Sharon Noonan travels to a secret hideaway in West Limerick to meet Santa! She hears what Mrs Claus cooks for him, what his favourite dinner is and the different foods that he enjoys when he makes his epic journey around the world on Christmas Eve. From bacon and cabbage to tapas, cheese and pavlova, Santa's appetite knows no bounds! Happy Christmas everyone. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longe...

On this week’s Best Possible Taste, our resident wine guru, Ron Forestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants returns to share his recommendations and suggestions for Christmas winesAndNutrition and Health Coach Serena O Reilly shares her plant based journey and has details about how you can get your. hands on her FREE collection of plant based recipes just in time for Christmas. Best Possible Taste is I...