Best Possible Taste With Sharon Noonan

Meabh Conaghan from Enterprise Ireland talks about a development programme for food enterpreneurs. GIY Ireland's Michael Kelly reports on the Give Peas A Chance campaign. Sharon Noonan talks to Emmett McCourt about his book, Famine or Feast. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares her latest recipe.

Food & Wine Magazine reviewer, Rachael Kealy, talks about her visit to Brick Lane in Cork. Kerry Chef John Fitzmaurice, formerly of the Mustard Seed in Ballingarry, Co Limerick, talks about life in his new position as Head Chef at Moloughney's in Clontarf. Sharon Noonan meets cancer survivor Patricia Daly at the WAPF Wise Traditions Conference in Thomond Park. Yes Chef Magazine's Shane Smith is on the phone to talk about a charity cycle by chefs in May 2016 to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland.

Chef & Nutritionist Sid Sheehan from Listowel’s Nourish by Nature is in studio to about healthy heart foods for men. The guest editor of the March issue of Easyfood Magazine, JP McMahon, is on the phone with a preview of the latest issue. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares her latest recipe. Failte Ireland’s Sinead Hennessy has news about food events for 2016.

Gary O Hanlon shares some behind the scenes gossip from TV3’s The Restaurant. Sharon Noonan is at a wine fair and meets wine importer Bren Smith from Mackenway Wine. Caroline Wilson from Belfast Food Tours has news about the NI Year of Food & Drink February Love Local theme. Sharon Noonan reports from the WAPF Wise Traditions Conference in Thomond Park and talks to Val O Connor, BJ Broderick and Deirdre MacMahon .

Unislim's Marian Hughes joins Sharon in the BPT studio to talk about slimming clubs. JP Egan reveals details about the Irish Taste Club Sharon Noonan visits Ballinwillin Farm in Mitchelstown, Co Cork and talks to Patrick Mulcahy about celebrating 30 years in business. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares her latest recipe.

Food & Wine Magazine Restaurant Reviewer Rachael Kealy visits the BPT studio to review Da Vincenzo's in Limerick. Sharon Noonan visits Dan Mullane at the Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge, Ballingarry, Co Limerick. Irish Times writer and cookbook author, Domini Kemp, shares juicing advice. Conor Heavey from the Michael Smurfit Business School at UCD discusses the Bord Bia International Marketing Fellowship.

Sid Sheehan visits the studio with healthy eating advice. Caroline Gray has details about the February issue of Easyfood Magazine. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares her latest recipe. Sharon Noonan meets Raymond Duncan and Adrian McDaid at the famous Europa Hotel to talk about the most important meal of the day.

Anne Maher & Brendan O Brien join Sharon Noonan in the studio to talk about the WAPF Ireland Wise Traditions Conference. Adrian Cummins, RAI CEO, explains how and why to vote in the 2016 Restaurant Awards. Wine consultant, journalist and event organiser for the wine trade, Jean Smullen is on the phone talking about the Australia Day Wine Tasting taking place in Dublin organised by Wine Australia.

John McKennas from Guides.ie talks about his Megabites' highlights. Beverley from Cork's L'Atitude 51 has details about upcoming events including the popular Cine Cafe. Paul O Connor describes his new restaurant venture, Farmhill, in Dublin. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares a healthy recipe.

Donal Skehan provides details about the January issue of Easyfood Magazine. Aoife McElwaine discusses her on line food videos - Forkful.TV Sharon Noonan reports from the latest Apprentice Chef programme. Rebecca Cronin reveals details about the 2016 Kerrygold Ballymaloe Litfest.

On this “Second Helpings” edition of Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan introduces previously aired interviews from past shows.

Chef & Nutritionist Sid Sheehan from Nourish by Nature in Listowel joins Sharon Noonan in the studio to discuss minimising the ill effects of Christmas eating and drinking. Food and wine writer Leslie Williams is on the phone with some Christmas cocktail recipes. Kenmare Foodie Karen Coakley shares a family favourite Christmas recipe. Upstairs at Joe’s Pol Shields reveals what he is doing on Christmas Eve to help the less fortunate and spread some Christmas cheer. Sharon Noonan travels to a secret location in Co Limerick to interview Father Christmas.

Sharon Noonan reports from Forrestal Wine Merchant’s annual wine fair. PR guru and Belfast Telegraph restaurant critic, Joris Minne, shares his experience staying in the Hennessy Chateau in France. Keith McMahon from on line food and drink magazine, thetaste.ie is on the phone. Michelin Star chef, JP McMahon, reveals details of his latest project to open Ireland’s first healthy fast food outlet.

Sharon Noonan travels to a secret location in Newcastle West, Co Limerick to interview Santa Claus. Many thanks to Newcastle West & District Lions Club for arranging.

Wade Murphy, Chef/Owner of 1826 Adare and Commissioner Generale of Eurotoques Ireland joins Sharon Noonan in the studio to talk about the Young Chef of the Year Competition. Food blogger, Rory Carrick, shares his experience of being a finalist in the Cono Sur Food Blogger Cookery Competition. Sharon Noonan meets food writer and fellow broadcaster, Caroline Hennessy, at the Hearsay Festival to talk about the “Blind Project.” Kenmare Foodie Karen Coakley shares a recipe for one of her favourite dishes.

Rachael Kealy shares her hotspots for eating and drinking in Limerick. Sharon Noonan finds out about oysters with Diarmuid Kelly from Kelly Oysters in Galway Bay. Laura Kelly describes what it is like to fly the flag for the fifth generation at the infamous Kelly's Resort in Rosslare. Paula McIntyre gives an insight into her new cook book 'Down to Earth.'

Chef Nutritionist Sid Sheehan from Co Kerry's Nourish by Nature, joins Sharon Noonan in the studio. Editor of Food & Wine Magazine, Miriam Atkins, has a food and drink themed Christmas gift guide. Pallas Foods Bakery & Pastry Specialist, Sheldon Chaplin, reveals all about Pavlova. Cristina Ni Mhorain talks to Sharon Noonan about being a food stylist for Rachel Allen on her latest TV series. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares her recipe for homemade hot chocolate. (This show is in memory of Tommy Lorimer who loved Pavlova.)

Ron Forrestal has wine suggestions. Caroline Gray, Easyfood Magazine Editor, provides details about the Christmas Annual. Sharon Noonan talks to 3 Michelin Star Chef, Clare Smyth, Chef Patron at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. Failte Ireland's Sinead Hennessy has details of upcoming Christmas markets.

Tom Burgess from Coolattin Cheddar celebrates his All Ireland win at the Irish Cheese Awards. Sharon Noonan meets Michelle Lestas from the Good Food and Wine Company in Belfast. Cookbook author and food writer Trish Deseine reveals details about her new book – Home – recipes from Ireland. Karen Coakley shares a recipe for one of her favourite dishes.

Resident restaurant reviewer Rachael Kealy talks about her visit to Zamora in Cork City. Sharon Noonan meets master tea blender Joerg Muller from Solaris Tea and visits Chef Keith Piggott at the Hook and Ladder Cookery school. Leading food commentator and award winning food writer John McKenna explains the implications of TTIP.