MASTER STROKE So many places just do not have qualified chefs now but this pub has managed to attract an industry veteran who really is a master chef from his long list of past accolades. #dalysofdonore #masterchef #meathchronicle #boynevalleytourism

MENAGE A TROIS Some food combos are marriages made in culinary heaven and for pears with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce, three is certainly not a crowd. #poirebellehelene #classicdessert #meathchronicle #historyoffood #frenchcuisine #pears

GAME ON AT KILLUA CASTLE Its still game season but at this Westmeath castle delicious venison is available all year as they produce their own which is simply top notch. #killuacastle #irishvenison #gameseason #boynevalleyflavours #irishrestaurantawards

BUTTERED UP There is no doubt butter really lifts any dish and potatoes take to lots of fat in a culinary marriage of the ages. #pomnesanna #potatoes #classicdish #frenchcuisine #historyoffood #meathchronicle #irishbutter

LAMB OF GOOD There is only one meat to try in Morocco and that is their exotic lamb dishes and this piece of tender shoulder hit all the notes. #morocconlamb #pepeneromarrakech #riyadalmoussika #visitmorocco #medina #goodfood #standoutdish

RUM TO WATCH When a local distillery starts making a quality rum then there is only one classic dessert to make for it to shine. #rumbaba #Forerum #Foredistillery #westmeathindependent #meathcronicle #irishrum #supportlocal #Forevillage

TRADING CASES The days are over for producing any goods for sale, food or otherwise and not complying with the law as consumer potection comes first. #foodlaw #healthandsafety #meathchronicle #hygiene #marketstalls #cowboys

ONIONS TO MAKE YOU FRY They are such an important ingredient in cookery but the humble onion can also be the star of its own showstopping dish. #onions #easyrecipe #meathchronicle #homecooking

GROGGY BOTTOMS UP  Best wishes for 2025 to everyone who follows my musings across the various media the last three years with a readership of 50k now. Do keep liking and sharing. Big thanks as ever, cheers! 🥂 Gerry #appreciation #meathchronicle #meathnews #meathcoaster

BOXING DAY CLEVER The kitchen is the last place you want to be on St.Stephen's day so something quick and easy with leftovers is the way to go. #StStephensDay #friedrice #meathchronicle #lazyday #easyrecipe

SIDE TIPS Xmas dinner can be a lot of stress but the key is to keep it simple and do most of the work in the days before so that even the cook can enjoy the occasion. 🌲🎅🍾 #Xmasdinner #chefstips #meathchronicle #stressfreeday

BIGGER CHEESECAKE For me there is only one cheesecake and its the one baked in an oven and its just as easy as the more modern widespread version. #cheesecake #easyrecipe #meathchronicle #christmasdessert #italiancooking

PRAWN CRAZY Prawns are one of the worlds most popular seafoods especially at this time of year and they have never been so cheap that is when they are imported. #prawn #shrimp #xmas #meathchronicle #appetizer

BACK BACON TO BASICS Retro dishes will never go out of fashion with gammon steak and pineapple right up there even if it gets a bit of a modern twist for me. #irishbacon #classicrecipes #meathchronicle #easyrecipe

BACK TO BASICS The best desserts can be made from the most simple ingredients and this one really shows how easy and tasty they can be. #breadandbutterpudding #meathchronicle #classicdessert

LOCAL HEROES In a global economy it has never been so vital to support the small trader and at this time of year local food businesses depend on shoppers to back them over online purchases. #supportlocal #boynevalleyflavours #meathchronicle #christmastime

FOOD LOVERS PARADISE Some places go to extra lengths to deliver a truly outstanding product and this Dublin cafe does just that making everything themselves and it shows. #ilvalentino #templebar #goodcafe #worthavisit #dublin #freshlybaked

ON A ROLL Pasta dishes can be jazzed up to make nice, easy and quick starters and cannelloni is one of the most versatile. #cannelloni #Italy #meathchronicle #easyrecipe #pasta

WORLD OF CAREER CHOICE The hospitality industry has never had such recruitment trouble but positives far outweigh the negatives in a sector unlike no other for real reward. #hospitalitycareer #tourism #cateringjob #meathchronicle #jobforlife #seetheworld

CRESCENT MOON LANDING Its a bit of a pastry journey to make your own croissants well and each time you arrive there it is always worth the wait and the work. #homemadecroissants #frenchcooking #meathchronicle #culinarychallenge #baking