1 Attyflin Estate Rosette
Apple Juice
If you’re an apple juice-loving family, this is going to be right up your street. Attyflin is an historic 250ac estate near Patrickswell, Co Limerick. Here, they produce multi award-winning ‘bud to bottle’ natural fruit juices, preserves, and chutneys. They have now released the 2024 season limited edition run of their signature Irish Rosette Apple Juice.
This cold-pressed juice is the only one of its kind to be produced in Ireland; made exclusively using the Rosette apple – a unique variety with a distinctive deep-red skin and marbled flesh. This apple is lovingly grown across Attyflin’s 10ac of orchards, which are also home to additional nine varieties of apples. The flavour of this juice is really distinctive and would make a great addition to a Christmas morning mimosa.
attyflinestate.com
2 Martry Mill stoneground wholemeal flour
Martry Mill stoneground wholemeal flour.
Martry Mill is a family-run watermill located along the banks of the River Blackwater in Co Meath. It is one of the few working watermills in Ireland, having survived famines, wars, floods and pandemics. The Tallon family has been producing stoneground wholemeal flour in the mill since 1859, and in 2024 the mill continues to flourish. Martry Mill supplies bakeries, supermarkets and shops around Meath and surrounding counties with wholemeal flour. We love how well it bakes into brown bread loaves, but additionally, its wholesome, naturally nutty flavour pairs very well with banana bread.
martrymill.ie
3 Garryhinch Wood Exotic Mushrooms
Garryhinch Mushrooms.
Garryhinch Mushrooms, farmed by Joe and Dolores Gorman in Co Offaly, specialise in the exotic varieties of mushroom you might not see every day. These award-winning, certified organic mushrooms are grown on the banks of the River Barrow. Garryhinch serves the food service industry in Ireland, as well as supplying directly to supermarkets, restaurants and farmers markets. Their range of mushrooms aren’t just interesting in look - they are very delicious. We were particularly impressed with the flavour of their shitake and white beech mushrooms; each bite a rich umami bomb, requiring little more than some salt and pepper. Joe and Dolores also grow king oyster, grey oyster, yellow oyster, forest nameko, maitake and lion’s mane ‘shrooms.
garryhinchmushrooms.ie
4 Óir Tonics Moss Boss Tonic Lion’s Mane and Blueberry Limited Edition
Óir Tonics Moss Boss Tonic Lion's Mane & Blueberry Limited Edition.
Óir Tonics, based in Co Clare and headed by trained chef Edel Breslin, are passionate about using the power of nature to enhance overall well-being. After taking her granny’s homemade tonics in her youth, Edel set about making one which tastes good but still offers the same benefits; making use of Irish sea moss and other good-for-you ingredients.
Their limited edition Óir Tonics Moss Boss Tonic Lion’s Mane and Blueberry is the newest addition to the Moss Boss family – a tonic with the same Moss Boss Tonic base, but designed with lion’s mane mushroom to help elevate cognitive function, enhance nerve health, and support overall wellness. It can be added to fruit juices, smoothies, warm water, or taken straight.
oirtonics.com
5 Arán’s Magic Sauce
Arán's Magic Sauce.
One of our favourite Kilkenny bistros and bakeries has also branched out into the retail sector, with the product launch of its signature “Magic Sauce”. This Korean-inspired sauce has been a mainstay on the Arán Kilkenny menu since owners Nicole and Bart first opened its doors in 2019, elevating all manner of brunch dishes over the years and gaining many admirers along the way. We think the sauce strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spicy, pairing well with roast pork belly, jammy eggs, chicken wings or in an egg fried rice.
You can find the sauce in select SuperValus or in speciality food shops.
arankilkenny.ie
6 Templegall by Hegarty Cheese
Templegall by Hegarty Cheese.
Ireland’s first supreme champion cheese at the Artisan Cheese Awards really is that good and is sure to be the darling of every 2024 holiday cheeseboard. Templegall is made by Hegarty Cheese in Co Cork. It is an Alpine-style raw milk cheese, made exclusively from summer grazing milk. The cheese took home the top prize at the 2024 Artisan Cheese Awards, which took place in the UK in May. Named after the Irish word for the village of Whitechurch (‘An Teampall Geal’) in the north of Co Cork, where the cheese is produced, Templegall is the newest cheese made by the Hegarty family and French cheesemaker Jean-Baptiste Enjelvin. Hegarty also produces a delicious cloth-bound cheddar and a smoked cheddar. Some are referring to Templegall as an Irish comté; it is matured for at least nine months and delivers a sweet, delicate and nutty flavour profile.
hegartycheese.ie
7 Rapeseed Oil infused with Ahiflower
Rapeseed Oil Infused With Ahiflower.
Newgrange Gold Irish Rapeseed Oil blended with Ahiflower Oil is a new sustainably sourced option for boosting essential fatty acid levels. It is high in essential fatty acids, like Omega-3 and 6, low in saturated fat, and high in vitamin E, which is great for your skin. Newgrange Gold has blended Ahiflower with rapeseed oil at a rate of 10%, which produces an oil that provides many health benefits, with a mild flavour. With its slightly nutty finish, the Irish Rapeseed Oil with Ahiflower Oil is perfect for drizzling over salad or adding into smoothies. We really enjoy its delicate flavour – the health benefits are an added bonus.
newgrangegold.ie
8 Rívesci Smoked Chilli Oil
Rívesci Smoked Chilli Oil.
Rívesci founders Shannon Forrest and Declan Malone started out cooking dishes from scratch in their 1976 vintage caravan. Now, with the initial success of their Cashew Chilli Crunch, the focus of the business has shifted to become full-time condiment makers. Their new Smoked Chilli Oil was an immediate hit with consumers and critics alike. Infused with some of the Cashew Chilli Crush love, this smokey, savoury oil is the perfect companion to your salad or – our favourite way to enjoy – drizzled over a pizza. The Smoked Chilli Oil won Blas na hÉireann Supreme Champion 2024 and has received other accolades, including Best in Tipperary 2024 and 2023 and Best in Munster 2024.
rivesci.ie
9 Fat Tomato Cordial
Fat Tomato Cordial.
This is a special product and we can’t promise it will be available all the time. Fat Tomato is a new brand and farm shop recently launched by Anthony O’Toole. Anthony is an international specialist on travel, food, drink, sustainability, and design. He is also a chef, writer and slow food activist. Fat Tomato is his ultimate horticultural project located on his smallholding in Co Wexford. It includes an online shop and an on-site farm shop. Anthony’s smallholding features over 500 varieties of organic heritage seeds and plants and the seasonal nature of his business means you purchase what’s plentiful, in season or what has been preserved from the summer glut. He currently has two cordials on offer: his Damson honey flavour and his fig leaf and lime. These cordials are a punch of vibrant flavour; making the perfect non-alcoholic Italian soda or a fruity addition to your holiday gin and tonic.
fattomato.ie
Read more
Break the Cycle: farmers and hospitality workers face similar struggles
Long read: How an old stable was transformed to produce great goat's cheese
1 Attyflin Estate Rosette
Apple Juice
If you’re an apple juice-loving family, this is going to be right up your street. Attyflin is an historic 250ac estate near Patrickswell, Co Limerick. Here, they produce multi award-winning ‘bud to bottle’ natural fruit juices, preserves, and chutneys. They have now released the 2024 season limited edition run of their signature Irish Rosette Apple Juice.
This cold-pressed juice is the only one of its kind to be produced in Ireland; made exclusively using the Rosette apple – a unique variety with a distinctive deep-red skin and marbled flesh. This apple is lovingly grown across Attyflin’s 10ac of orchards, which are also home to additional nine varieties of apples. The flavour of this juice is really distinctive and would make a great addition to a Christmas morning mimosa.
attyflinestate.com
2 Martry Mill stoneground wholemeal flour
Martry Mill stoneground wholemeal flour.
Martry Mill is a family-run watermill located along the banks of the River Blackwater in Co Meath. It is one of the few working watermills in Ireland, having survived famines, wars, floods and pandemics. The Tallon family has been producing stoneground wholemeal flour in the mill since 1859, and in 2024 the mill continues to flourish. Martry Mill supplies bakeries, supermarkets and shops around Meath and surrounding counties with wholemeal flour. We love how well it bakes into brown bread loaves, but additionally, its wholesome, naturally nutty flavour pairs very well with banana bread.
martrymill.ie
3 Garryhinch Wood Exotic Mushrooms
Garryhinch Mushrooms.
Garryhinch Mushrooms, farmed by Joe and Dolores Gorman in Co Offaly, specialise in the exotic varieties of mushroom you might not see every day. These award-winning, certified organic mushrooms are grown on the banks of the River Barrow. Garryhinch serves the food service industry in Ireland, as well as supplying directly to supermarkets, restaurants and farmers markets. Their range of mushrooms aren’t just interesting in look - they are very delicious. We were particularly impressed with the flavour of their shitake and white beech mushrooms; each bite a rich umami bomb, requiring little more than some salt and pepper. Joe and Dolores also grow king oyster, grey oyster, yellow oyster, forest nameko, maitake and lion’s mane ‘shrooms.
garryhinchmushrooms.ie
4 Óir Tonics Moss Boss Tonic Lion’s Mane and Blueberry Limited Edition
Óir Tonics Moss Boss Tonic Lion's Mane & Blueberry Limited Edition.
Óir Tonics, based in Co Clare and headed by trained chef Edel Breslin, are passionate about using the power of nature to enhance overall well-being. After taking her granny’s homemade tonics in her youth, Edel set about making one which tastes good but still offers the same benefits; making use of Irish sea moss and other good-for-you ingredients.
Their limited edition Óir Tonics Moss Boss Tonic Lion’s Mane and Blueberry is the newest addition to the Moss Boss family – a tonic with the same Moss Boss Tonic base, but designed with lion’s mane mushroom to help elevate cognitive function, enhance nerve health, and support overall wellness. It can be added to fruit juices, smoothies, warm water, or taken straight.
oirtonics.com
5 Arán’s Magic Sauce
Arán's Magic Sauce.
One of our favourite Kilkenny bistros and bakeries has also branched out into the retail sector, with the product launch of its signature “Magic Sauce”. This Korean-inspired sauce has been a mainstay on the Arán Kilkenny menu since owners Nicole and Bart first opened its doors in 2019, elevating all manner of brunch dishes over the years and gaining many admirers along the way. We think the sauce strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spicy, pairing well with roast pork belly, jammy eggs, chicken wings or in an egg fried rice.
You can find the sauce in select SuperValus or in speciality food shops.
arankilkenny.ie
6 Templegall by Hegarty Cheese
Templegall by Hegarty Cheese.
Ireland’s first supreme champion cheese at the Artisan Cheese Awards really is that good and is sure to be the darling of every 2024 holiday cheeseboard. Templegall is made by Hegarty Cheese in Co Cork. It is an Alpine-style raw milk cheese, made exclusively from summer grazing milk. The cheese took home the top prize at the 2024 Artisan Cheese Awards, which took place in the UK in May. Named after the Irish word for the village of Whitechurch (‘An Teampall Geal’) in the north of Co Cork, where the cheese is produced, Templegall is the newest cheese made by the Hegarty family and French cheesemaker Jean-Baptiste Enjelvin. Hegarty also produces a delicious cloth-bound cheddar and a smoked cheddar. Some are referring to Templegall as an Irish comté; it is matured for at least nine months and delivers a sweet, delicate and nutty flavour profile.
hegartycheese.ie
7 Rapeseed Oil infused with Ahiflower
Rapeseed Oil Infused With Ahiflower.
Newgrange Gold Irish Rapeseed Oil blended with Ahiflower Oil is a new sustainably sourced option for boosting essential fatty acid levels. It is high in essential fatty acids, like Omega-3 and 6, low in saturated fat, and high in vitamin E, which is great for your skin. Newgrange Gold has blended Ahiflower with rapeseed oil at a rate of 10%, which produces an oil that provides many health benefits, with a mild flavour. With its slightly nutty finish, the Irish Rapeseed Oil with Ahiflower Oil is perfect for drizzling over salad or adding into smoothies. We really enjoy its delicate flavour – the health benefits are an added bonus.
newgrangegold.ie
8 Rívesci Smoked Chilli Oil
Rívesci Smoked Chilli Oil.
Rívesci founders Shannon Forrest and Declan Malone started out cooking dishes from scratch in their 1976 vintage caravan. Now, with the initial success of their Cashew Chilli Crunch, the focus of the business has shifted to become full-time condiment makers. Their new Smoked Chilli Oil was an immediate hit with consumers and critics alike. Infused with some of the Cashew Chilli Crush love, this smokey, savoury oil is the perfect companion to your salad or – our favourite way to enjoy – drizzled over a pizza. The Smoked Chilli Oil won Blas na hÉireann Supreme Champion 2024 and has received other accolades, including Best in Tipperary 2024 and 2023 and Best in Munster 2024.
rivesci.ie
9 Fat Tomato Cordial
Fat Tomato Cordial.
This is a special product and we can’t promise it will be available all the time. Fat Tomato is a new brand and farm shop recently launched by Anthony O’Toole. Anthony is an international specialist on travel, food, drink, sustainability, and design. He is also a chef, writer and slow food activist. Fat Tomato is his ultimate horticultural project located on his smallholding in Co Wexford. It includes an online shop and an on-site farm shop. Anthony’s smallholding features over 500 varieties of organic heritage seeds and plants and the seasonal nature of his business means you purchase what’s plentiful, in season or what has been preserved from the summer glut. He currently has two cordials on offer: his Damson honey flavour and his fig leaf and lime. These cordials are a punch of vibrant flavour; making the perfect non-alcoholic Italian soda or a fruity addition to your holiday gin and tonic.
fattomato.ie
Read more
Break the Cycle: farmers and hospitality workers face similar struggles
Long read: How an old stable was transformed to produce great goat's cheese
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