Mary-Claire O' Sullivan trained as a professional chef before embarking on a career working in the fashion industry. In more recent times she studied nutrition and health coaching and in this Best Possible Taste interview she shares her journey from a career in food to one in fashion before returning to food again. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023. Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more Best Possible ...
Apr 24, 2024•20 min
In this Best Possible Taste, we meet to Jenny Flynn, Executive Chef at Faithlegg, Co Waterford. Jenny has built long-lasting relationships with local producers and artisan suppliers in Ireland creating bespoke seasonal menus that capture a taste of Waterford across Faithlegg’s restaurant and bars – the 2AA Rosette Roseville Rooms restaurant, the Alyward Lounge, Bar 1783 and the Red Cedar Lounge. Since joining Faithlegg over fifteen years ago, Jenny has introduced her range of products including ...
Apr 16, 2024•18 min
In this BPT interview chef Simon Regan talks about the 2024 National Culinary Skills Competition that took place in Killarney in Co Kerry. 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 more details.
Apr 16, 2024•26 min
In this Best Possible Taste, Eunice Power shares details about the 2024 Waterford Festival of Food that takes place from Friday 19 April - Sunday 21 April. The festival is one of Ireland’s longest running food and community festivals and has an extensive programme of events. Visit www.waterfordfoodfestival.com for more details. 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 m...
Apr 09, 2024•21 min
In this Best Possible Taste we meet chef Keith Boyle who has been appointed executive chef of the multi-award-winning estate Mountain View in Kilkenny. Previously crowned best chef in Leinster and Munster at the Irish Restaurant Awards, Keith talks about his culinary journey to date and shares details about events including hosting a much-anticipated series of pop up dining events across the year with the first announced as ‘Dinner with the MasterChefs’ on Saturday May 4th as part of the inaugur...
Apr 09, 2024•28 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we meet Norma Kelly, an award-winning chocolatier who has bucked the trend and expanded Praline - her flourishing café business in her hometown of Mitchelstown, Co. Cork - with the opening of a striking new twenty-seater confectionery concept. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST THAT CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023. Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more Best Possible Taste interviews.
Apr 02, 2024•27 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview we meet Hanna Bäckmo, an award-winning beekeeper, entrepreneur, hobby gardener and internationally published writer. Originally from a small island in Sweden, she now lives in East Cork with her son, two dogs, a flock of rescue chickens and lots of bees. Hanna is the founder of Hanna’s Bees, producing a unique range of natural and sustainable honey, propolis, and beeswax products sold in Ireland’s leading Gift & Artisan food stores and select US outlets....
Apr 02, 2024•22 min
This interview with Claire O'Kane is an extract from a Best Possible Taste programme that is a celebration of Taste Causeway, an All-Ireland Foodie Destination Award Winner and an accredited Slow Food Destination in Northern Ireland. Mussenden Sea Salt is hand-crafted on the rugged Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland. As Northern Ireland's only sea salt producer, they pride themselves on producing sea salt with Zero Impact on the sea. The focus is on not overly producing sea salt, meaning that th...
Mar 26, 2024•20 min
This interview with Charlotte Dixon is an extract from a Best Possible Taste programme that is a celebration of Taste Causeway, an All-Ireland Foodie Destination Award Winner and an accredited Slow Food Destination in Northern Ireland. Charlotte talks about her journey from studying for a Chemistry Ph.D. to opening the Elephant Rock — an 18-bedroom boutique hotel perched on a rocky headland in the coastal town of Portrush. A small hotel with a big personality - the guestrooms are an elegant nod ...
Mar 26, 2024•18 min
This interview with Mark Rodgers is an extract from a Best Possible Taste programme that is a celebration of Taste Causeway an All-Ireland Foodie Destination Award Winner and an accredited Slow Food Destination in Northern Ireland. "Mark is a third-generation storyteller ( a seanchai ). His first-hand, free-flowing stories and his exclusive access to influential people and places will forever root you to this land, shaping memories so strong you will swear you were here centuries before. “ THE B...
Mar 26, 2024•18 min
This Best Possible Taste episode is a celebration of Taste Causeway an All-Ireland Foodie Destination Award Winner and an accredited Slow Food Destination in Northern Ireland. The first guest is Mark Rodgers who is a story teller and guide. We hear from Simon Hogg from Dunluce Distillery. We talk to artisan producer Claire O'Kane from Mussenden Sea Salt and who also curates unique dining experience in Mussenden Temple. Zilda from the Cultured Bakehouse gives an insight into her business and the ...
Mar 26, 2024•57 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview we return to Airfield Estate, an urban farm and organic garden in South Dublin to meet CEO Claire McEvilly to find out more about her vision for Airfield. Airfield Estate is a leading Dublin tourist attraction and Dublin’s sustainable food hub - a place where people can reconnect with where their food comes from. Claire is a public health nutritionist by background. Before joining Airfield, she worked in communications roles in the UK and Ireland for various...
Mar 19, 2024•16 min
Recent Best Possible Taste episodes have featured finalists in the 2024 Small Firms Association Small Business Awards and in this episode the spotlight is on Birgitta Hedin Curtin whose company, the multi-award-winning Burren Smokehouse in Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare celebrated being highly commended in the food and drink category, However, that’s not all the Burren Smokehouse is celebrating, as this year marks 35 years in business! THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT...
Mar 19, 2024•24 min
Recent episodes of Best Possible Taste have featured finalists in the 2024 Small Firms Association Small Business Awards. In this episode the spotlight is on Rachel Byrne from Zingibeer THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
Mar 12, 2024•20 min
In this interview, Sharon Noonan catches up with chef Paula McIntyre who shares the culinary attributes of the North Antrim Coast, celebrates being the new chair of the Irish Food Writers' Guild and is heading to the US to film the latest series in her TV show, Hamely Kitchen. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST. For more BPT interviews, visit www.sharonnoonan.com
Mar 05, 2024•23 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we find out about the support that the Small Firms' Association provides to its members, including food and drink businesses. SFA Director David Broderick also talks about the upcoming SFA Small Business Awards. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023. For more BPT interviews, visit www.sharonnoonan.com
Mar 05, 2024•21 min
In this interview, we hear about Nutty Delights thanks to Nik Mehta. Nutty Delights is Dublin’s first and only nuts and dried fruit retailer and is a finalist in the 2024 SFA Small Business Awards. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023. For more BPT interviews, visit www.sharonnoonan.com
Mar 05, 2024•7 min
In this interview Lily Ramirez-Foran, founder of Picado Mexican in Dublin, Ireland shares lots of exciting news including being a finalist in this year’s SFA’s Best in Small Business Awards. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
Feb 27, 2024•28 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview we meet Dr Kirstie McAdoo who is Head of Education and Research at Airfield Estate in Dublin, Ireland. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.
Feb 27, 2024•18 min
In this interview, Sharon Noonan is joined by award-winning chef, Aishling Moore from Cork's Goldie Restaurant to find out about her recent kitchen takeover in New York City at the Dead Rabbit Pub, to chat about her book “Whole Catch” which can be preordered from Blasta Books and to hear the excitement about retaining the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
Feb 20, 2024•33 min
In this BPT interview, Sharon Noonan meets Niamh Dooley, co-founder of Bia Sol, an Irish food start-up that aims to maximise nutrition and minimise waste. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
Feb 20, 2024•6 min
In 2023 Ireland’s Blue Book welcomed the Cliff at Lyons to its already impressive portfolio of properties throughout the country. In this interview joint managing director Tristan Jacob reveals what guests can expect to enjoy at the Kildare property. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
Feb 14, 2024•8 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Cathy Curran about an event organised by the National Dairy Council at Airfield with multi-award-winning chef Anna Haugh. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
Feb 13, 2024•25 min
In this interview, Hilary McGrath from A Bit on the Side shares details about the latest additions to the product range. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
Feb 13, 2024•9 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Helen Bracken from Fox COvert Farm in Co Offaly, Ireland provides an insight into growing hemp for the health and wellness market. 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 more interviews
Feb 13, 2024•11 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we meet Tricia England from the Mason's Apron in Viriginia, Co Cavan, Ireland who is celebrating 20 years in business. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST & CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023. For more interviews, visit www.sharonnoonan.com
Feb 06, 2024•20 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Margaret Dineen, founder of Blue Sky Food Consulting, about the Irish Food Trade Connect Forum which takes place on Thursday 21 March 2024 in the Kilashee Hotel, Naas, Co Kildare. Visit www.blueskyfoodconsulting.ie for more information and to book your place.
Feb 06, 2024•21 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, we meet Samantha Forrest, founder of Fussy Food Plates. "As a busy Mum of three children under five, I know how stressful mealtimes can be. We want our children to happy and healthy but often our wishes get in the way of children’s natural desire to constantly explore, be creative and simply play. So I set out to make our mealtimes - fun. "At first, this meant more creativity with menu choices and food design to encourage our children to eat a more varied d...
Feb 06, 2024•14 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Sharon Noonan sits down with Santina Kennedy in the magnificent K Club to talk about St Brigid and the upcoming events to celebrate this special saint. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.
Jan 30, 2024•13 min
In this Best Possible Taste interview, Margaret Leahy shares details about her new venture - Fable Tours. Margaret is a Fáilte Ireland Tour Guide who enjoys meeting new people, eating great food, and having a laugh. Raised on an organic farm, she now lives on a smallholding growing vegetables in the company of numerous animals including her ever-faithful dog Willow. Meeting people, breaking bread with new friends and listening to old and young with their stories of growing, cooking and foraging ...
Jan 30, 2024•36 min
