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Best Possible Taste with Sharon Noonan

Sharon Noonanwww.sharonnoonan.com
Food and Drink Podcast with Sharon Noonan. Ireland's longest-running food and drink podcast airing since 2013. Some people like to blog, Sharon Noonan likes to interview! In 2013 her food and drink show, Best Possible Taste, premiered on West Limerick 102FM and entertained listeners for 11 years up until October 2024. Sharon continues to interview guests from the food and drink scene in Ireland and beyond for the podcast. From restaurant reviews to discussing current affairs issues affecting the hospitality industry to hearing a famous family recipe to enjoying an award winning artisan product, the topics covered are diverse and delectable. Happy listening and Bon Appetit!
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Episodes

18 November 2014

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.

Nov 19, 201448 min

11 November 2014

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.

Nov 12, 201454 min

4 November 2014

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.

Nov 05, 201451 min

28 Oct Show

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.

Oct 29, 201453 min

21 October 2014

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.

Oct 22, 201454 min

14 October 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

Oct 15, 201452 min

7 October 2014

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.

Oct 08, 201454 min

30 September 2014

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

Oct 01, 201454 min

23 September 2014

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.

Sep 24, 201454 min

16 September 2014

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.

Sep 17, 201455 min

9 September 2014

Racheal Kealy reviews the Global Village in Dingle. Sea of Vitality talk about their award winning seaweed products. Sharon talks to Santos Almir at the Duagh Summer Festival & BBQ. The Strand Hotel’s Executive Chef, Tom Flavin, is in studio to talk about the hotel’s video, “Our Food Story”, Taste of Westfest and Adare to Survive.

Sep 10, 201448 min

2 September 2014

Sinead from the Organic College is in studio with her monthly slot on harvesting & planting. Just Cooking’s Mark Doe gives advice on cooking for students. Sharon talks to Matt Burgess at the Duagh Summer Festival & BBQ. Tracey Jeffrey discusses her award winning macarons & her company EvaParis. Helen McDaid from Failte Ireland has a round up of all the food events taking place during September 2014.

Sep 03, 201454 min

26 August 2014

Declan Nash, DN Fitness provides dietary advice when training for events like Adare to Survive. Danny McCubbin (Jamie Oliver Food Foundation and San Patrignano) talks to Sharon at the Duagh Summer Festival and BBQ. Dee Laffan previews the current Easy Food Magazine. Evan Mangan from the Marketing Crowd has social media insights for food businesses. Sally McKenna, McKenna Guides talks about the Theatre of Food at Electric Picnic.

Aug 27, 201455 min

19 August 2014

Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, reports food news from Co Kerry. Charlie Cole talks about Broughgammon Farm's products including the "Billy Burger". Sally McKenna extols the benefits of seaweed. Sharon reports from the Duagh Summer Festival & BBQ.

Aug 20, 201455 min

12 August 2014

Ron Forrestal talks wines from Argentina Shauna McCarney Blair is on the phone to discuss her company - Heavenly Tasty Organics Geraldine O Sullivan has a knife masterclass with the Brehon Hotel's Chef Chad Byrne Sarah Moore Fitzgerald tells Sharon about her latest novel - the Apple Tart of Hope

Aug 13, 201454 min

5 August 2014

Diet when pregnant with nutritionist Sinead Dundon The Bite Project Art Exhibition & Kerry Supper Clubs with Johan Van der Merwe Behind the catering scenes at the Rose of Tralee Growing advice with Dromcollogher Organic College Review of Restaurant 1826 Adare with Rachel Kealy

Aug 08, 201456 min

July 29th 2014

Nutrition to promote fertility, BBQ festival in Duagh, Annascaul Beerfest, Rachael Gaffney in Texas promoting Irish luxury food, August Event Guide

Jul 31, 201456 min

22nd July 2014

Tom Flavin on the Perfect Picnic, Podology for your garden, Tapas from SolySombra Killorglin, Chef Monica Galletti and the Ox Restaurant in Belfast

Jul 31, 201456 min

July 15th 2014

Cloughjordan Artisan Bakery, Chilly Moo Frozen Yoghurt, Greta's Herbs, Rapeseed Oil and New Food Producers Kerry

Jul 15, 201456 min

July 8th 2014

Buying Wine in France, Shorthorn Beef, Scallop Festival Valentia, Chef Stuart O'Keeffe, Athea Fairy Trail and the Dalriada Festival Antrim

Jul 15, 201456 min

July 1st 2014

Food of the 4th of July, Clodagh McKenna at the Taste of Dublin, Food Cloud app, Global Village Dingle, Dingle Foodie town, Aer Lingus food

Jul 03, 201456 min

June 24th 2014

BBQ equipment, No Salt Chef, Spud Mór competition, D&M Garden event, The Daily Spud blog and Chef Tom Flavin on the RAI awards

Jul 03, 201456 min

June 17th 2014

Chef Chad Byrne - Signature Dish, Lizzie May Cookies, Brazilian Food, BiaLover Festival Athenry, Menu Calorie Calculator

Jun 20, 201456 min

June 3rd 2014

Val O'Connor - Bread on the Table, JP McMahon Slow Food Clare, Murphy's Ice Cream,Taste of Dublin Festival, Event Guide for June

Jun 20, 201456 min

June 10th 2013

Cooking in Mobile Homes, Diploma in Irish Food Studies, Mark Doe Cook Book, Oliveira Restaurant Portugal, Burren Smoke House at Slow Food Clare and Summer Wine

Jun 20, 201455 min

May 27th 2014

Food themed show including the Woodlands Hotel, Ballymaloe Festival, Dingle Dexter Beef, a Wine Goose Chase and events at Bloom

May 30, 201456 min

May 20th 2014

Foodies show covering Nutrition with Joe O'Connor, South African food, Mienas Nougat, a mini review of Ratatouille and a report from Slow Food Clare

May 30, 201456 min
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