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Cork City Convivium
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A Day at the Farm
Ultan and Lucy welcomed us with a big smile and a lot of food. Read all about the event on our blog http://corkcityslowfood.blogspot.com/ where you can see also some lovely pictures.
This event was also a charity event for KOST - 50% of the proceedings will go towards KOST. This charity is supported by Gort Na Nain and we were happy to join Ultan and Lucy in the support.
A big thank you to Lucy and Ultan who were the most amazing hosts.
Make you you read the bloghttp://corkcityslowfood.blogspot.com/
Chocolate Day at Eve's
Friday 15th May was chocolate day in Cork City as we were invited to Eve's chocolate in Magazine Road. Read the story here http://corkcityslowfood.blogspot.com/2009/05/chocolate-day-at-eves-15th-may-2009.html.
Grandmother's day at Hosford
What a great event. Dianne Curtin and Ruth Healy from Slow Food West Cork and myself had so much fun talking to all people - big, tall, small, young, oldish - everyone enjoyed themselves.
Denise from Bushbys Rosscarbery Strawberries showed us how to make the perfect strawberry jam - and although not a jam fan myself.....I had to admit that it was the most delicious jam I have ever tasted - and talked about her granddaughter and how she helps to make the jam at home. You can contact Denise or David on 023 8838140 or davidbushby08@eircom.net.
Mary from the Ballinascarthy Bakers was the delight of all children as she made scones with them. Everyone was able to stir, add, knead and form scones. A big tray was carried carefully to the kitchen of The Blue Geranium Cafe where they were baked until golden brown. Let me ensure you, they tasted as yummy as they looked and Denise's jam was a perfect match. You can meet the Ballinascarthy Bakers Saturdays at the Bandon Farmer's Market.
Bob McCutcheon from the Irish Beekeeper Association brought honey I was willing to kill for. He gave us different types of flavours - whitethorn being my personal favourite. You can buy the honey in the shop of Hosford's garden centre.
Music was delivered by the Commodore Male Voice Choir from Cobh and the 3G's.
The Children's Art Competition was won by Grace Kearney, aged 8 with Ava Punch, aged 5 being runner up. We saw amazing talent within the children and can only hope that they keep at it - who knows, we might had the next Picasso amongst us yesterday.
Thank you to all involved incl. Hosford for their hospitality, the Commodore Mail Voice choir, The 3 G's and last but not least to Nick, our camera man who volunteered his Sunday afternoon to catch the moments of our Grandmother's Day. He is now busy to edit the lot and we will burn a DVD of the event. Please let us know if you would like to obtain a copy.
Beekeeping in Cork
Last night's event was a great success and Eddie O'Sullivan from Cork gave a lovely presentation about bees and the keeping of them. I believe there is nothing Eddie doesn't know about bees and he took the time to answer all questions from the audience. We also had a 'junior' beekeeper amongst us and Eddie was delighted with the fact that new people are getting into the old art of beekeeping again. Below are some photos from the event.
Eddie also offered a beekeeping class to people who are interested. Please leave a comment on this blog if you are interested in a beekeeping class and we will organise a class with Eddie when we have enough people interested in it.
More information about beekeeping in Cork can also be found here County Cork Bee Keepers Association.
Pig Extravaganza Sunday Jan 18th - Heron's Court, Bandon
To celebrate National Pork Weekend, our first event of 2009 centred around one of the longest traditions in Cork.
Slow Food West Cork and Cork City hosted a talk and lunch to support local pig farmers.
Avril from Cahersberg, Frank from West Cork Salamis, Fingal from Gubbeen Smoke House, Anthony from Ummera and Martin from Carey's Butchers all shared their knowledge with members and guests, while chowing down to Frank Krawcykz's '3 course All Pork' menu in Heron Court Cafe, taken over for the day by chefs Robbie Krawcykz and Beth-Ann Smith (For Catering Email Beth-Ann).
Amuse Bouche of Pork Rilette on Arbutus Baguette Crossini
Cured Smoked Collar of Pork
Chorizo, Crispy Bacon, Pork & Leek Sausage, Black & White Pudding
Lavender Pressed Pork Belly and Braised Pig Tail with Quail's Egg, Sour Kraut, Celeriac & Black Truffle Puree and Wild Garlic Emulsion
Goarse Flower Pannacotta with Coconut Milk & Honey Sorbet, Poppyseed Waffle Tuile and Lemon Curd
Thanks to all who attended and supported this event. It was a great start to 2009
Introduced by West Cork convivium leader Dianne Curtin with Martin Carey of Carey's Butchers, Bandon
Avril Allshire of Caherbeg Free Range Pork
Anthony Creswell of Ummera Smoked
2008 Events
On Sunday September 28th we were invited to West Cork to visit Paul and Yvonne Johnson's Dexter girls. These horned cattle are the first herd of pedigrees to be to be reared in their native West Cork for generations.
Just 42 inches in height they are one of the smallest breeds in the world.Paul farms with his eyes and ears.No additives or feeds are used.They grow the natural way,hence the better quality tender meat.
Stephen and Sarah Canty of Food For Thought, prepared a sumptious West Cork Picnic, with all local good clean and fair produce.
Wines from our very generous sponsors Febvre and company.
Scrumptious cookery demonstration by Clodagh McKenna
.15th of May
Clodagh will be cooking a Cork Menu on the working Aga in store; using ingredients from local female food producers
· Caroline Robinson- chemical free vegetables
· Avril Allshire- Rosscarbery and Caherbeg pork products
· Jane Murphy - Ardsallagh goats cheese
· O'Connells delicious chocolates .
This Slow Food event is in aid of Terre Madre Ireland. Terre Madre is a network of food communities, each committed to producing quality food in a responsible, sustainable way and is coordinated by Slow Food. Money raised from this event will go towards the first ever Slow Food Terre Madre event in Ireland, which will be held in Waterford from 4th to 7th September 2008.
Guests will receive a glass of wine compliments of Febvre , printed recipe cards and contact details of the producers, whilst munching on the delicious food on offer.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Together with An Crubin and Beamish, Cork City Convivium is holding a traditional evening of pigs trotters,tails,ribs and cheek,
with Arbutus artisan handmade breads and creamy pints of cool Beamish.
with Arbutus artisan handmade breads and creamy pints of cool Beamish.
Venue An Cruibin
Date Thursday April 17th
Price members €10
Non members€15.
Thanksgiving Gathering - This year we have opted to take an American Tradition and make it our own.
Our Thanksgiving is in thanks for the food we eat and those who produce it.
Our Thanksgiving is in thanks for the food we eat and those who produce it.
Thanksgiving dinner at Vincent O Donovans Farm in Innishannon on Sunday November 25th.
we will be dining alfresco among the cattle so wear your winter woolies and wellies!!!,
Bus leaves Imperial Hotel at 2.30pm
Price € 65 members € 80 non members,
Booking simone @ Interior Living, 11 Mac curtain street, Cork. 021 4505819,
Last date for bookings November 15th.
Children are of course welcome, however as the coach price is fixed we will have to ask for €10 per head and €15 for dinner per child.
For any one who prefers to travel by car, please contact Simone for directions.
THANKSGIVING
An American tradition to mark the first harvest of the European settlers.
Previous winters brought starvation until the natives taught them to grow vegetables and grains.
May we always thankful for the food we eat
And those who produce it.
An American tradition to mark the first harvest of the European settlers.
Previous winters brought starvation until the natives taught them to grow vegetables and grains.
May we always thankful for the food we eat
And those who produce it.
Menu:
Butternut Squash Soup
Deep Fried Free -Range Turkey
With Gubbeen Sausage and Pecan Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce
Glazed and blackened Caherbeg Ham
Maple Roasted Root Vegetables
Sautéed Kale with Umerra Smoked Bacon and Sherry Vinegar
Mashed Potatoes with Glenilen Crème Fraiche & Chives
Green Chilli Corn Bread, Buttermilk Biscuits with Glenilen Butter
Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream
Selection of Local Cheeses
Slow Food Weekend Oct 19th to 21st
Friday 19th Slow Food Evening | Babette’s Feast @ Kino Cinema
Cork Film Festival, Emmet House, Emmet Place, Cork, Ireland | E info@corkfilmfest.org | T + 353 21 4271711 | F +353 21 4275945. Cost €15
Saturday 20th. Mystery trip out west to an artisan/producer, coach leaves Imperial hotel @9.30am to return at 3pm. Dine-Around | meet Long Valley @ 5pm followed by dinner in Jacques, Ivory Tower or café paradiso
Prebookings with Simone @ interior living,11 mac curtain street,cork 4505819 €35 for Dine Around, Cost for Mystery Tour to be Decided
Sunday 21st, St. Patrick’s Street | Slow Food Festival Market from 11am.
This year’s slow food festival market has over 40 local producers
lining the pavements of Patrick’s Street.
Cork Film Festival, Emmet House, Emmet Place, Cork, Ireland | E info@corkfilmfest.org | T + 353 21 4271711 | F +353 21 4275945
Outing to Robinsons Farm, Sunday 9th September
September trip to Caroline Robinsons Farm,Templemartin,Co Cork.
Bus leaves AT 3.30 from Imperial Hotel to return by 7.30pm
A tour of the farm followed by a fest of her wonderful chemical free produce and Avril Allshires caherbeg pork, BBQ by the lake...
> Bring rain gear and picnic blankets.
> Bring your own refreshments.
> Bus leaves at 7.30pm
> Children welcome.
> Members €15
> Students €18
> Non members €20.
> Children €10
Places are limited so booking and pre payment early is advised.
Simone@interior living.ie
021 4505819.
11 Mac curtain street
Cork
Tuesday 12th June 2007 - BBQ & Outing
I'd like to be....under the sea....
Extra special treat lined up for us on Tuesday June 12th.
A bus will be collecting us from outside the Imperial Hotel, South Mall at 6pm sharp and we'll taking us on a "Good Fish Tour of Carrigaline. From there we move on to the wonderful Séan na mBáds for a fabulous Fish BBQ - YUM!!
Members €25, Non Members €30, Students €27
All welcome!
For more info contact Caz on carzoes@mac.com
For bookings please contact:
Simone and Jacques, convivium leaders
Phone 021 4505819
Email: jacquesrestaurant@eircom.net or simonekelly2@eircom.net
Mackerel Festival at Tom Barrys' Pub 4th of July
Tuesday 24th April 2007
Calling all Chocoholics and Coffee Lovers!
Boy! Do we have a treat for you! The wonderful artisan chocolate producing sisters Emily and Sarah Hehier from Cocoa Bean in Limerick and the magnificent coffee supplier John Gowan of Cork Coffee Roasters
will be treating us with samples go leor (also available to buy on the night). This evening of sensational delights will be held in the new Aga Show Room behind the Clarion Hotel in Cork City at 8pm.
Prices: Members €10, Non Members €15
All welcome!
For bookings please contact:
Simone and Jacques, convivium leaders
Phone 021 4505819
Email: jacquesrestaurant@eircom.net or simonekelly2@eircom.net
Sunday 25th March 2007
The ultimate slow matchmaker, imagine an Austrian Grunereltliner and a hunk of Desmond Cheese.
We welcome Monica Murphy from Febvre who will introduce us to a most unusual cheese and wine afternoon.
The date is Sunday March 25th at 3pm
The cost is 10 12 and 15 euro. Members, students and non members.
Venue Jacques Restaurant
Price to be decided
All welcome!
Simone and Jacques, convivium leaders
For bookings, please call 021 4505819
Email: jacquesrestaurant@eircom.net or simonekelly2@eircom.net
SLOW FOOD CORK CHRISTMAS TRIP!
After the wonderful success of the 2006 Cork City Slow Food Festival we are delighted to invite you to our Christmas celebration. A trip to the traditional smokehouse of Anthony Creswell in West Cork with a unique opportunity to enter the space and taste and purchase some of this very fine Artisans produce. And afterwards to enjoy a wonderful festive Slow Lunch prepared by a most talented and innovative chef Caitlin Ruth....of Deasys, Ring, Clonakilty.
Price - €50 members, €60 non members, €40 children
Price includes transport by coach leaving The Imperial Hotel Cork on Sunday 10 December at 11.30 am, returning for 6pm. A three-course lunch, lovingly prepared with local and seasonal produce. A glass of Prossecco at Anthony's and wine with Lunch, all most generously sponsored by Febvre.
As places are limited we would advise early booking.
Contact Simone @ 021 4505819.Payment is required to secure booking.
Thank you!
Slow Food Cork City
www.slowfoodireland.com
Slow Food Cork Festival 2006
Friday 13th to Sunday 15th October
Friday - The Launch of the Slow Food Cork Weekend in conjunction with The Cork Film Festival will be held at The Kino Cinema. A showing of Foodie Short Movies with Slow Food Movie boxes filled with delicious Cork artisan foods and a glass of Prosecco from Febvre.
Time: 7pm
Price: 16 euros
Bookings and Information on the movies: On line www.corkfilmfest.org or at the Cork Film Festival Box Office at Kelly's Post Office on the Grand Parade.
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Saturday Afternoon - Slow Food Workshops
Workshops will be held at The Imperial Hotel on The South Mall. Workshops are priced at 8euros for members and 10euros for non-members. You can book for the workshops by calling 021 4505819
11am to 12.30pm - Regina Sexton will present a workshop of the work of Ireland's Slow Food Ark of Taste. The Ark aims to identify, describe and catalogue ingredients, dishes, food production techniques, animals and cultivars that have a traditional and cultural link with the island and that are endangered of disappearing. To date the Ark has sought to project drisheen, boxty (a type of potato cake), fresh blood puddings, Macroom oatmeal and a number of seaweeds.
1.30 pm to 3pm - The Spice Trail with Aran Kapil and Ivan Whelan of Green Saffron, an East Cork spice company they are purveyors of fine spices and superior spice blends. They will give a guide of the Indian Spice trail and will give an exciting demonstration on one of their favourite dishes. Spice Blends will be on sale after the workshop.
3.30pm to 5pm - School Lunchboxes with Clodagh McKenna (Food Writer) and Jacque Barry (Chef and Mother!). We will be looking at what is available in the shops to buy and how to read the labels properly. We will also be demonstrating simple recipes for your kids lunchboxes.
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Saturday Evening - Slow Food Cork Festival Dinners
You can choose from 3 different restaurants to eat in - Jacques, Café Paradiso, and The Ivory Tower. The restaurants will be putting on a special menu using local and seasonal foods. Everyone is to meet in The High-B bar on Oliver Plunkett Street at 5pm for an aperitivo! And then on to the restaurants, dinner will be followed by a drink in Callahans Bar.
Price: 50 euros for members and 60 for non-members - this includes a drink before and after dinner, a 3-course meal and wine from Febvre.
To Book call 021 4505819
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Sunday - Slow Food Cork Farmers Market
11am - 5pm
This years market will take place on Oliver Plunkett Street in Cork City. There will 30 artisan food stalls selling local produced and grown food.
Mushroom Hunt
**If you are interested in mushroom foraging Longueville house just outside of Mallow, Co. Cork will be holding a Mushroom Hunt followed by lunch. Places are limited so to ensure a space book asap with Longueville house at 022 47156
Slow Food Cork wishes to thank Febvre Wines for supplying beautiful wines for our events.
Hope to see you all there!
For any queries please e-mail cork@slowfoodireland.com
Clodagh McKenna
Slow Food Cork City Convivium Leader
Fast Slow Food in the City
Where? Cafe Bar Deli, French Church Street, Cork City
When? 8pm on Tuesday 19th September
What? A laid back supper of pasta's and pizza's using local produce. We will be going through the years calendar of events and discussing what are the best events for Cork City. This is your chance to have your say in what you would like to see happening and if you would like to become more involved.
Price? €30 includes starter, pizza or pasta, dessert and tea and coffee
Bookings? Call 021 4851865 - booking is essential
Hope you can make it!
Clodagh McKenna
Slow Food Cork City Convivium Leader
www.slowfoodireland.com
The Annual Slow Food Cork Lough Hyne Picnic!
At the end of the nineteenth century two famous West Cork authors – Sommerville and Ross – staged an annual picnic at the top of Lough Hyne. Every year we revive the tradition with a fabulous Slow Food picnic.
This year Stephen Canty will be preparing the picnics. Stephen owns 'Food For Thought' in Ballydehob - a hip new catering company.
Packed picnic - Woodcock Smokery Picnic - West Cork Cheese Picnic - Gubbeen Charcuterie Picnic - Krawczyk Terrine and Rillettes Picnic - Each Picnic contains salads, dessert and a bottle of wine from Febvre
€20 per person - call 087 752 8945 for reservations and information
20% of takings will be going towards funding for Terre Madre - for more information on Terre Madre check out www.slowfood.com
Important Notes:
Members and their guests will assemble at the bottom of Lough Hyne at 1pm and together we will make the climb! For those who haven’t enjoyed this fabulous walk it normally takes between half an hour and an hour (depending on how fit you are) and the view from the top is absolutely spectacular. We aim to sit down for our picnic between 2pm and 2.30pm.
Naturally, children are welcome – but because the path is steep getting a pushchair up would be impossible.
Please bring your own rugs, cushions, glasses and mineral water. Everything else will be provided.
As all the picnics will be made up in advance YOU MUST BOOK FOR THIS EVENT.
Lough Hyne is situated about 4 miles outside Skibbereen, follow the road to Baltimore and then there will be a signpost situated on your left for Lough Hyne.
Thank you,
Clodagh McKenna and Giana Ferguson
Convivium Leaders for Cork City and West Cork
www.slowfoodireland.com
Slow Food Cork Summer BBQ at Tom Barry's
When? Tuesday, 4th July at 6.30pm
What? Freshly locally caught Mackerel barbecued served with gooseberry chutney, salads (supplied by local growers) and Arbutus bread, followed by local strawberries. There will also be a vegetarian option too using local farmhouse cheese.
Where? The Garden at Tom Barrys Pub, Barrack St., Cork City
How Much? €12 for members and €14 for non members
Hope you can all make it!
Clodagh McKenna
Slow Food Cork City Convivium Leader
www.slowfoodireland.com
Slow Food Cork City - Workshop
How to Grow and Raise Food
- What food is practical to both grow and raise at home, whether you have just a tiny balcony or a garden?
with
Paul Waddington - Author of ‘21st Century Smallholder’and columnist with the Guardian Newspaper
and
Caroline Robinson - local grower and Food Activist
at
The Imperial Hotel, The South Mall, Cork
Tuesday 23rd May 2006 at 7pm
€8 members and €10 non-members (includes a glass of wine). ALL WELCOME
Following the workshop there will be an optional Slow Food Supper at Jacques Restaurant, Phoenix St., Cork €36 for members and €41 for non - set dinner and a glass of wine. Bookings for dinner are essential, please call Jacques on 021 427 7387.
Slow Food Cork City Spring Supper and Slow Film...A date for your Diary - Tuesday 28th March
A showing of the new Irish film 'short order' in the kino cinema, cork at 7pm and following the film a spring supper at cafe paradiso at 9.30pm (there will be a half an hour gap so you can have a drink at Reidy's bar)
Short Order is a new film from Irish director Anthony Byrne. A colourful, tongue-in-cheek surreal musical-comedy, starring Emma de Caunes, Jack Dee, Paul Kaye, John Hurt and Vanessa Redgrave. It’s a magical night in the lives of our protagonists: Short Order Chefs, Masterchefs, Delivery People, working out their philosophies between bites of honest to goodness, onions, garlic, lemon and rum drenched prawns, house special Osso Bucco (featuring the freshly chopped fingers of Bill Dodging Customers). A little bit of life, love and wisdom come together over one night in the culinary underbelly where life is a buffet and everything is short order.
Please note that tickets for the cinema have to be purchased through the kino 021 427 1571 and tickets for the supper through cafe paradiso 021 427 7939. Tickets for the supper are only available for cinema ticket holders and supper tickets are limited.
Cost: Film - €8, Supper - €35 (this includes a glass of organic wine)
Best wishes,
Clodagh mckenna
Launch of Cork City Convivium Party
Where? Tom Barrys Pub, Barrack St., Cork
When? 8pm - Tuesday 28th February
How Much? €10 (this includes one glass of wine and a plate of food)
Info? Contact Clodagh @ 087 683 1602 or e-mail clodaghmckenna@eircom.net
Slow Food Cork Festival 2005
Slow Food Cork Festival Awards: Recognising Excellence
by Regina Sexton
Patrick and Simon O’Flynn of O’Flynn and Sons Butchers’ shop in Marlboro Street took the prize for the best food retail outlet in last weekend’s Slow Food Cork Festival awards, which were held in the Glucksman Gallery in UCC. I interviewed all those nominated in six different categories and I asked Simon why he thought their shop was so different? With a less humble interviewee such a question might prompt attempts at self-aggrandisement but Simon was retiring. ‘I don’t know why we’re different, I can’t answer that question’ he replied, ‘I just put out the meat, people come in, they give me money, I go home, fly a plane and listen to music, I come in the next day and do it all again.’ I should explain the last two references; in his spare time Simon flies and sometimes if you’re in the Opera House and look in the pit you get a fright because there before you is your butcher playing the viola- Simon is a member of the Cork Symphony Orchestra. On a more serious note, however, we do know why the shop is so different. To begin with Simon and Patrick are real butchers in a time when the craft of the butcher is under serious threat. They also stock a variety of game in season, offering venison, mallard, snipe, grouse and pheasant for sale and of course they are also famous for their 26 different varieties of sausages. And more importantly perhaps the O’ Flynns have the foresight to hang their beef for a least three weeks making theirs some of the most flavoursome meat in the city.
The O’Flynns were amongst five other categories and winners. Denis Cotter of Cafe Paradiso won in the category of best chef. Denis was born in Macroom and after a career in the bank he left Ireland to learn how to cook. He spent some time in Cranks in the mid-1980s where he met Bridget and then left to spend some time in New Zealand. In 1993 they both began the restaurant and it has maintained a reputation for excellence ever since offering seasonal menus of imaginative and exciting dishes, based on the best local and organic vegetables. Denis has also published two cookbooks, the Cafe Paradiso Cookbook (1999) and Café Paradiso Seasons (2003). He acknowledges the work of the producers and growers and remains indebted to them for the food that he cooks in the kitchen.
The best producer award went to Bill Hogan and Seán Ferry of West Cork Natural Cheese. Sean Ferry and Bill Hogan were trained in the art of thermophilic cheesemaking first by Josef Dubach of the Swiss Centre for Appropriate Technology and then by Josef Enz of Giswil, Canton Obwalden. From both teachers they learned that respect for the consumer, the land and the raw material is intrinsic to the Swiss system of thermophilic cheesemaking. In the summer of 1987, they were retrained on the high alp above Giswil, Obwalden, central Switzerland by Josef Enz, Cheesemaster. They learned that thermophilic cheesemaking is an old and engrained technique in the area. Indeed, in classical times, the Romans prized these giant hard cheeses from the Alps. The education on sustainable production and quality cheesemaking they received from Josef Dubach, their first teacher, and from Josef Enz in Giswil, has enabled them to help restore thermophilic cheesemaking to Ireland. In 1987 when the were retraining one comment made by several cheesemakers in various parts of Switzerland which Bill remembers was that when the Swiss cheesemakers learned that they were from Ireland they replied: "Ireland, country that once had thermophilic cheese but lost it." Since the mid-1980s Bill and Seán have been making Gabriel & Desmond in Schull. This year they have broken the mould and are now making cheeses in collaboration with Newmarket Co-Op, northwest County Cork.
Another cheesemaker, Silke Cropp of Corleggy farmhouse cheese took the award for best stallholder at market. Born and reared in Osnabrueck in Germany her first career was teaching German and Art. She emigrated to Belturbet in Co.Cavan in 1982 and continued to teach part time at secondary level until 2000.Having acquired a goat in her first year living in the country, she (the goat) soon gave too much milk to consume...and it all started from there. In 1985 she was milking 25 goats, later 120 and made Corleggy Goats’ Cheese on a daily basis. In the late 80s the Dublin Food Coop was founded and at that time operated fortnightly-it was her first regular marketing experience selling cheese directly to the consumer. It worked very well so the next step was to found a more public market. In May 1997 she was one of four food producers to start the Temple Bar Market in Meeting House Square in Dublin. After a slow start they are now a very established Saturday event in the city where she very much enjoys meeting and talking to customers.
She no longer milks the goats herself, which gives her more time to make different cheeses. She now makes a range of hard cows milk cheeses called Drumlin, a sheeps’ milk cheese called Crenny and of course she continues to make Corleggy.
In 2003, she received the Ballygowan Irish Food Writers Supreme Award.
The award for best volunteer who is active in the promotion of quality Irish produce went to Claire Osborne and Elinor Rovers of the Cork Mandala of Community Gardens. Since 2003 they have been working with eight communities in Cork city to help them to design, create and maintain gardens specific to their needs, as well as to create art works for the gardens and host community celebrations in 2005 (more of their work at a later date). And finally, the award for best media went to Sally and John McKenna, The Bridgestone Guides. Their publications are indispensable companions to discovering the best of Irish restaurants, producers and farmers’ and country markets. They have worked tirelessly, unpretentiously and sincerely in extending information and their reflections on the best the island has to offer. Congratulations to all the winners and long may their work continue.
Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th September
An exciting programme
Leading up to the weekend Slow Food Cork will be coordinating various community events in hospitals and gardens.
Slow Food Cork Festival 2005
Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th September
For further information and bookings contact Clodagh McKenna,
Slow Food Cork Festival - Event Manager, by phone on 087 683 1602, or by e-mail.
An exciting programme
The weekend starts on Friday night 23rd of September with a ‘Cork Schools Dinner’ at the Millennium Hall. The aim of the dinner is to raise awareness and funding for the ‘Cork Edible School Gardens Project’. Saturday morning will be dedicated to workshops, then in the afternoon there will be a huge farmers market on Patrick Street and a Cork City food tour. The ‘Slow Pub Trail’ starts at 7pm in Tom Barry’s Pub and ends at the Franciscan Well. Three of the five pubs will host fantastic Cork Artisan Producers selling plates of their food for €5. There will also be a quiz with a fabulous ‘food’ prize, please ask for further details in the pubs listed.
Excursions will take place on Sunday to visit producers and to go foraging in Cork County. If you prefer to stay city centered Kino Art House Cinema will be showcasing ‘foodie movies’ all afternoon and further workshops will take place in UCC. The last event will be the ‘Slow Food Cork Awards’ recognising the sterling work and innovative enterprise of Ireland’s leading artisan food producers, chefs and quality food retailers. Additional categories will also acknowledge the work of food journalists and volunteers who work promoting the merits of quality Irish produce. Throughout the festival various restaurants in the city will be offering Slow Food menus – please visit slowfoodireland.com for more information.
Workshops at UCC All workshops cost €15 for members, €17 for non-members and will be held in the Kane Building(Science Building). Pre-booking is advisable. Coffee and sandwiches will be available.
Saturday 24 September
10.30 – 11.30 Room 2 – Organic Living with The Organic Centre
12.00 – 13.00 Room 1 – An Introduction to wine with Monica Murphy from Febvre wines
Room 2 – The Art of Bread Making with Declan Ryan of Arbutus Bread
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch
14.00 – 15.00 Room 1 – Raw Milk Cheese with members of the RMC Presidia
Room 2 – Ethnic Foods with Sonia Bower
15.30 – 16.30 Room 1 – Wild Irish Salmon with members of the ISWAS Presidia
Sunday 25 September
12.00 – 13.00 Room 1 – A History of Irish Food with Regina Sexton
Room 2 – A Beginners guide to Foraging with Darina Allen
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch
14.00 – 15.00 Room 1 – Meat – a guide on how to use the best cuts and what to do with them
Room 2 – Chocolate and Coffee with O’Conaill Chocolates and
The Cork Coffee Roasting Company
15.30 – 16.30 Room 1 – An Introduction to Organic and Bio-dynamic Wines with Michelle Syron
Room 2 – Irish Seedsavers Association with William Softly and Kevin Dudley, a fantastic
chance to purchase some indigenous seeds
Slow Pub Trail Saturday 24 September 19.00
• Tom Barry’s Barrack St - Gubbeen Farmhouse Cheese (food served til 10pm) • Castle Inn South Main St • The Long Valley Winthrop St - Raw Milk Cheese (food served ‘til 9pm), • Dennehy’s The Coal Quay • Franciscan Well North Mall - Ardsallgh Goats Cheese and Caherbeg Sausages (food served ‘til 12)
Don’t forget to ask for quiz details when you arrive at Tom Barry’s Pub!
Slow Films at the Kino
Sunday 25 September All afternoon
Kino Art House Cinema Washington St ‘Slow Snacks’ available to buy. Pre-booking is advisable.
T 021 427 1571
Slow Food Ireland Awards
Tickets €15 (includes wines and bites) Limited places.
Sunday 25 September 19.00 – 21.00
The Glucksman Gallery, UCC
Presented by Michael D Higgins.
Excursions All excursions include lunch and cost €50 for members,
€55 for non-members.
Saturday 24 September 10.00 – 16.00 City Cork Food Tour with Regina Sexton
Arbutus bakery, The Old English Market, Lunch, Lenihan’s Sweet Factory. Starts at the Fountain in English Market.
Sunday 25 September 10.00 – 17.00 West Cork Food Journey – Caherbeg Free-range Pig Farm, Ummera Smokehouse, Lunch, Schull Market, tour of Gubbeen Farmhouse Dairy and Smokehouse.
East Cork Food Journey – Adrians Continental Bakery in Cobh, Dan Aherne’s Organic farm, Lunch, Tour of Ballymaloe Cookery School Gardens.
Both Sunday excursions leave from Cork Bus Station.
The Cork Schools Dinner
Tickets: €50 for members, €55 for non-members.
Friday 23 September 17.30
Slow Food Cork will host a gala dinner for 300 guests in City Halls Millennuim Hall to raise funding for the ‘Cork Edible School Gardens Project’. The menu cards and centre pieces will all be designed by childrens’ schools in Cork. Cooking the dinner will be some of Corks great Chefs: Darina Allen,
Seamus O’Connaill, Denis Cotter, Clodagh McKenna and Simone Kelly. Welcome Address: John Bowman.
Slow Food Cork Market Saturday 24 September 10.00 – 18.00
The Food Market will run the lenght of Patrick Street with more than 60 artisan food producers from all over the Ireland.
Event manager - Clodagh McKenna - 00 353 87 683 1602 - clodaghmckenna@eircom.net