Best Possible Taste With Sharon Noonan

Nourish by Nature’s Sid Sheehan talks about a weight loss programme at his cookery school. Regina Sexton, UCC talks about a collection of 19th century letters that reveal Ireland to be a country of feasting during the Famine. Sharon Noonan meets Will Taylor from Glastry Farm to find out about his award winning ice cream. Dr Clare Gilsenan, Culinary Arts Lecturer, GMIT unravels the science behind our taste buds.

Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants suggests some European Wines. Sharon Noonan meets Lucy Creegan from Ballyhoura Mushrooms Food writer, Dee Laffan, talks about the shortlisted and winning towns in the RAI Foodie Towns competition. Chef/Culinarian Anthony O Toole describes the Dublin Skillet project. Kenmare Foodie Karen Coakly shares a recipe for beef rending.

BJ Broderick and Caitrín O' Brien are in the studio to talk about their new start up – Wellnice Pops. Neven Maguire is on the phone to talk about being October guest editor of Easyfood Magazine and his new book – The Nation’s Favourite Healthy Food. Michelin star chef JP McMahon has details on the forthcoming Food On the Edge event that is taking place in Galway. Sharon Noonan visits the Dingle Food Festival. Failte Ireland’s Sinead Hennessy has food event information for October 2015.

Resident restaurant reviewer Rachael Kealy talks about her visit to Harry’s in Co Donegal. Sharon Noonan meets pasta makers Nico & Sabine. Dee Laffan explains the importance of addressing food waste. Lord Hamilton from Barons Court Estate in Co Tyrone describes his award winning Sika venison. Jennie Brown tells Sharon Noonan about Bake Fest in Galway.

On this “Second Helpings” edition of Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan introduces previously aired interviews from past shows. Hear Sharon enjoy a delectable Italian feast compliments of the George Hotel’s Chef Vincenzo. John Farrand, Managing Director of the Guild of Fine Food, highlights the success of Irish products in the Great Taste Awards. Pallas Foods’ Development Chef, Colin Greensmith, has Christmas Cake baking tips. Caroline Gray encourages listeners to enter the Easyfood Home Cook Hero competition.

Wine merchant, Ron Forrestal, talks to Sharon about wines with an Irish connection in advance of Susan Boyle’s one woman wine tasting show, A Wine Goose Chase, which is coming to West Limerick in November. Michelin Star Chef, Oliver Dunne, explains the implications of no shows on the restaurant industry and talks about his campaign to improve hospital food. Nourish by Nature’s Sid Sheehan advises about food intolerances. Sharon Noonan finds out more about the programme for the 2015 Dingle Food Festival from Committee Co Chair, Mark Murphy.

Pallas Foods Development Chef, Colin Greensmith, has Christmas cake advice. Focus Ireland’s Alison Cullen talks about the new Taste of Home range of products. Sharon Noonan visits the monthly market at Raceview Mill in Broughshane, Co Antrim Fiona Uyema announced details of her new Japanese cook book.

Resident restaurant reviewer Rachael Kealy talks about a recent trip to South America. Sharon Noonan visits The Great Hall at Queen’s University Belfast. The Queen of Baking, Catherine Leyden, answers listeners baking dilemmas. Chef Tom Flavin shares some lunchbox tips.

Resident restaurant reviewer Rachael Kealy reviews 56 Central In Galway Sharon Noonan visits O Brien’s Cheese Farm in Ballyhahill, Co Limerick. Caroline Gray provides a preview of the September issue of Easyfood Magazine. Failte Ireland’s Sinead Hennessy, has a round up of the food events taking place around the country during September 2015.

Nourish by Nature’s Sid Sheehan has advice on how to put a healthy lunchbox together and how to boost your child’s immunity. Sharon Noonan pays a visit to Eileen O Sullivan’s organic Blackhill Farm. Ron Forrestal is in studio to discuss French wine. Cathy Chauhan from Lough Neagh Eels has details about the River to Lough Festival.

Emma and Declan O Shaughnessy from The Good Little Cook Company tell Sharon about their new venture making almond milk. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, has culinary news from the Kingdom. Beer Sommelier, Judith Boyle, shares details about a beer tasting in Kildare that features the launch of an in house beer, Medieval Kildare and making beer ice cream at Electric Picnic with her sister Susan Boyle. John Farrand, MD of the Guild of Fine Food, has details about the 2015 Great Taste Awards.

Trish McMahon talks to Sharon Noonan about her collaboration with O Callaghan Coach Holidays to host a food themed visit to Belfast in October 2015. Food and wine writer, Leslie Williams, provides an insight into Port. Easyfood Magazine’s Caroline Gray has details about the Home Cook Hero Awards 2015. Big Grill Fest organiser Andy Noonan has details about the 2015 event.

Resident restaurant reviewer Rachael Kealy reviews the Oakroom, Adare Manor, Co Limerick. Claire Dalton from Dungarvan Brewery talks to Sharon ahead of International Beer Day. The No Salt Chef, Brian McDermott, has some healthy cooking tips for Trish McMahon. Failte Ireland’s Sinead Hennessy, has a round up of the food events taking place around the country during August 2015.

Nourish by Nature’s Sid Sheehan has advice on foods to fight arthritis and shares some great recipes. Bord Bia’s Eimear O Donnell has news about the cheese farm visits initiative. Simon Tyrell, Craigie’s Cider talks about vintage craft cider. Helena Morgan from Temple St Children’s University Hospital reveals details about the Dublin Cookbook that is raising much needed funds for the hospital.

Sharon Noonan, presenter of the Best Possible Taste, is interviewed by Trish McMahon on the Exchange about the Belfast Food Trail visit she has designed in conjunction with O Callaghan Coach Holidays. For details about the visit, including booking information, please visit www.ocallaghancoachholidays.ie

Ron from Forrestal Wine Merchants shares tips on how to match wine with food. Rachel Allen talks about the August issue of Easyfood Magazine. Rachael Kealy discusses the food scene in Israel. Chef Gary O Hanlon talks about Achill Mountain Lamb and shares some lamb recipes.

Sharon Noonan enjoys an Italian feast thanks to Chef Vincenzo from the George Boutique Hotel, Limerick. Leslie Williams urges listeners to give Sherry a chance. Barbara Collins discusses the success of her Taste of Ulster books at the World Gourmand Cookbook awards. Lina Racine from Macroom Buffalo reveals details about Ireland’s only milking herd of buffalo.

Rachael Kealy reviews Loam in Galway City. Kenmare Foodie Karen Coakley has news from the Kingdom and a student friendly recipe. Sharon Noonan talks to Chef Noel McMeel about the success of his cookery book, An Irish Pantry. Sinead Hennessy from Failte Ireland has July events news. Sharon speaks to Spice Devils founder, Shakeel Jeerbourkan, about winning the Best Emerging Artisan Food product at the Listowel Food Fair.

30 June 2015 - 2nd Helpings Show by Sharon Noonan

Sharon Noonan reports from Taste of Dublin and interviews Ross Lewis, Declan Maxwell and Shortcross Gin. Ballymaloe Pastry Chef, JR Ryall, is on the phone talking about his career to date. Sharon Noonan meets Sinead Neiland at the Organic College in Drocollogher, Co Limerick Viewmont House Executive Chef talks to Sharon Noonan about Aldi, The Restaurant, Donegal and lots more.