Best Possible Taste With Sharon Noonan

Rachael Kealy reviews The Jasmine Palace in Limerick Anna 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.

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.

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.

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.

Rachael Kealy reviews Canteen in Limerick The 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, shares food news from the Kingdom Dr 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.

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.

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 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 Health Awareness Week.

Second Helpings Show featuring: A review of the Global Village Restaurant in Dingle by Rachael Kealy Social Media advice from Evan Mangan of the Marketing Crowd Wine recommendations by Ron Forrestal of Forrestal Wine Merchants Diary for October 2014 with Helen McDaid of Failte Ireland and some details about the Dingle Food Festival with Mark Murphy

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 events that are on during the Dingle Food Festival 3-5 October.

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.