In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Charlotte Pike, a food and drink expert with over a decade of experience. Charlotte's portfolio career includes writing, teaching, broadcasting and consulting and Charlotte is also a professionally trained chef, highly experienced Executive Chef Tutor, Charlotte has written several award-winning cookery books and in this interview, we hear more details about the intricacies involved. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR ...
Jan 23, 2024•29 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, chef Tom Flavin shares details about his collaboration with childhood friend and award-winning butcher, Garrett Landers. The duo have launched a collection of delicious ready meals on to the market, under the brand Cook & Cleaver. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST & CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023. VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR MORE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE PODCASTS.
Jan 23, 2024•15 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Dublin based author and wellness lover Holly White, who is certified in plant based nutrition, returns with lots of inspiration for Veganuary. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST. VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR LOTS MORE BPT INTERVIEWS!
Jan 16, 2024•26 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Ciara Troy, founder of Oishii Foods Ltd. Launched in 2006 by Ciara Troy, Oishii (meaning ‘delicious’) Sushi is Ireland’s leading artisan producer of a premium ready to eat sushi range. The business has weathered countless storms – challenges brought about by Brexit and Covid were quickly followed with rising raw material costs, supply chain issues and sky-high energy bills. However, Ciara and her team have demonstrated grit and resili...
Jan 16, 2024•24 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview chef Conor Spacey has lots of inspiration to use up the Christmas leftovers. Conor Spacey has worked in the food industry for over 30 years, but over the last 15 years, he's done a deep dive into sustainability and our broken food system to become one of the industry leaders in zero waste kitchens. Most recently, Conor has worked with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to establish the Chefs’ Manifesto, a community of over 900 chefs across 100 ...
Dec 19, 2023•28 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we find out what famous shoulders Andy Clarke (Food & Drink Writer, Judge, TV Producer / Director and author of Home Bar) has been rubbing with and what drinks he recommends serving this Christmas. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Dec 14, 2023•26 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Holly White, who is certified in plant-based nutrition, to get great advice and inspiration for a plant-based Christmas. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Dec 12, 2023•22 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noona meets Karen Coakley AKA Kenmare Foodie. Karen’s passion for cooking and supporting Irish food producers has led her to establish a thriving business that includes food tours and WhatsApp cooking classes. So if you are hosting Christmas this year, Karen has some great advice for you! THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Dec 06, 2023•21 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Ronan O’Halloran gives Sharon Noonan an insight into spending Christmas at Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate, one of Ireland’s Blue Book properties. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Dec 06, 2023•19 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Ray Byrne shares the Wineport Lodge story from opening its doors as a daytime restaurant beside a sailing centre on the shores of Lough Ree 30 years ago to adding bedrooms, being the original venue to the TV show “The Restaurant,” opening a spa and launching a 48-foot luxury cruiser as new accommodation for 2023. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Nov 22, 2023•19 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan meets Jane Gleeson to find out more about Guzzle, an annual art and food publication made in Ireland. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Nov 21, 2023•22 min
In this Best Possible Taste extract Sharon Noonan meets chef Ali Honour to talk about her latest project "Beans is how!" THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Nov 09, 2023•32 min
In this episode of the Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan chats to Suzanne Campbell to find out all about the 2023 Irish Food Writing Awards. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Nov 09, 2023•22 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we meet Olivia Duff to find out about the 2023 Samhain Festival of Food & Culture which takes place in Kells, Co Meath from November 2nd - November 5th. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Oct 27, 2023•26 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan meets Martina Calvey to find out more about her family business - Achill Mountain Lamb. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Oct 24, 2023•26 min
Oisin Davis writes an award-winning monthly column in Food & Wine Magazine with the Business Post and is a regular radio and TV contributor. In this interview Oisin tells Sharon Noonan about his book "Irish Kitchen Cocktails" which shows you how easy it is to make cocktails with Irish spirits using everyday kitchen equipment. Pic credit: Barbara McCarthy THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023...
Oct 18, 2023•26 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan is transported to Argentina thanks to a visit to the award winning Tango Street Food in Killarney, Co Kerry where we meet owners Pamela and Facundo. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Oct 18, 2023•26 min
The Best Possible Taste celebrated 10 years on air on Sunday 8 October, making it Ireland’s longest-running food and drink radio show and podcast. At this year’s Blas na hÉireann/Irish Food Awards in Dingle, Co Kerry, Sharon Noonan, who produces and presents the show, found herself in the guest’s chair being interviewed by chef and broadcaster Brian McDermott.
Oct 10, 2023•37 min
In this episode of the Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan talks to Arnaldo Morellis from Morellis' Ice Cream Ltd whose mango sorbet was awarded the Supreme Champion award at the 2023 Blas na hÉireann / Irish Food Awards. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
Oct 10, 2023•22 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Pat & Mary O’Neill from the O’Neill Dry Cure Bacon Company explain the unique selling points of their products won silver for their dry-cured rashers and bronze for their smoked dry cured back rashers at this year’s @blasnaheireann THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Oct 04, 2023•14 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Graham Herterich aka The Cupcake Bloke shares how his journey led him to become an award-winning baker whose passion lies with the black. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Oct 04, 2023•27 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we meet Ian Mernagh from Killiane Castle Honey in advance of #Blas2023. Ian didn’t know it at the time of the interview but his soft set honey won a bronze at the 2023 Blas na hÉireann/Irish Food Awards. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Oct 04, 2023•15 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan meets Andrew Shinnock from Blackwater Honey to find out more about beekeeping and his award-winning honey. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Sep 26, 2023•22 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Dervla McCabe shares details about Foodworks, an accelerator programme for globally scalable innovative Food and Drink Starts up. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Sep 26, 2023•16 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Steve Guiney joins Sharon Noonan to talk about his microbrewery - Original 7 Beverage Company. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Sep 26, 2023•18 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we meet multi-award-winning artisan producer Magaly Murray from Gran Grans Foods THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Sep 22, 2023•20 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we meet Shelly Maguire from Ireland’s Blue Book, a bespoke collection of Irish Country House Hotels, Manor Houses, Castles and Restaurants, marketed as charming and stylish hideaways for a romantic escape or weekend retreat. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Sep 21, 2023•16 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan meest Sarah Browne, founder of Oysome, an exciting new female-led business that focuses on one key ingredient - Irish oysters THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Sep 20, 2023•19 min
I have had the pleasure of staying in the fabulous Castlewood House in Dingle, Co Kerry. In this BPT interview, I talk to proprietor Helen Heaton about the beautiful property that she runs alongside her husband Brian. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON AIR MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST!!
Sep 14, 2023•20 min
If you struggle with the school lunch box, help is at hand thanks to Deirdre Doyle from the Cool Food School who is on a mission to teach children of all ages about the joys of healthy eating, THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES IN 2023!
Sep 13, 2023•16 min
