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Ikea under fire for selling reindeer salami

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:02:49 GMT

Ikea has been accused of condoning cruelty to animals by selling salami made from Santa's four-legged sleigh-pullers, reindeer.

Coffee cuts diabetes risk

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:06:31 GMT

People who drink at least three cups of coffee daily are reducing their chances of developing diabetes, a seminar on preventing disease was told yesterday.

Belfast man is Ramsay's Kitchen winner

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:04:38 GMT

There are not too many people in the world who will say they enjoyed being berated while they tried to perfect a complex dessert in a few minutes — however this local chef is one of them.

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Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:57:20 GMT

Will a sex scandal destroy Gordon Ramsay's empire?

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:12:00 GMT

From family photographs in magazines, to scenes of domestic bliss in his TV shows – Gordon Ramsay knows how to sell the image of a happy home. So whether true or not, allegations of an affair could threaten more than his marriage.

Lean, fresh pork is better

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:30:00 GMT

A review of the pork food chain on the island of Ireland has revealed that consumers need to increase their consumption of lean, fresh pork, as currently too much of their pork intake is from processed varieties.

Irwin's bread to be sold UK-wide

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:19:18 GMT

Growing demand for Irish foodstuffs in Britain has enabled Portadown based Irwin's Bakery to clinch a deal to sell one of its top selling breads across the whole of UK for the first time.

Credit crunch can’t halt our love affair with wine

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:51:11 GMT

Cash-strapped Northern Ireland consumers are refusing to veto the vino altogether and are instead becoming more selective in choosing their wine, according to a new poll.

Paul Rankin tells of sadness as he closes two outlets

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:16:14 GMT

One of Northern Ireland’s best-known chefs and restaurateurs has told of his sadness that two of the outlets which bear his name are to close with the loss of dozens of jobs.

Iris Robinson's chocolate balls to melt our hearts

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:51:12 GMT

Food lovers across Northern Ireland are being given the chance to nibble on Iris Robinson's chocolate balls, included in a new charity cookbook.

Iris Robinson's chocolate balls to melt food lovers' hearts

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:51:12 GMT

Food lovers across Northern Ireland are being given the chance to nibble on Iris Robinson's chocolate balls, included in a new charity cookbook.

Why we should speak up if we’re unhappy about dirty restaurants

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:01:53 GMT

A new campaign has been launched to encourage the Northern Ireland public to be more forward in complaining if they are not satisfied with hygiene standards when eating out.

Stage Bar and Bistro: real showstopper

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:40:31 GMT

Armagh's ancient history used to be a burden on its citizens. Until recently some thought the city should reflect its position as ecclesiastical capital of Ireland by closing everything down at 6pm.

Cafe Rouge: East meets best as stylish new restaurant takes on traditional market

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:28 GMT

What is happening to east Belfast? First there was the Park Avenue Hotel and its massive upgrade in recent years, then there was Alden's followed by Bennett's and Gourmet Burger Bank. Now there's another fancy but cheap eatery just off the Newtownards Road called Café Rouge.

Northern Ireland’s best fish and chip shops named

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:23:18 GMT

After fierce competition two restaurants have battered the opposition and been named Northern Ireland’s best fish and chip shops.

Raise a glass to the best vineyards in the world

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:09:20 GMT

Pop into the supermarket on the way home. Buy yourself a nice bottle of red. Crack it open and enjoy a pleasant evening with a plate of ribs in front of the telly. Yes. Not a bad way to enjoy wine.

Peroni to leave UK drinkers wanting more

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:48:20 GMT

SABMiller, the brewing group, is considering restricting sales of Peroni in the UK to ensure the top-selling beer doesn't suffer the fate of rival Stella Artois.

I’m hooked on Jeffers in Bangor

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:00:06 GMT

Why is it that Northern Ireland's seaside towns have been among the last to join the culinary dash for quality seen inland?

Shu Restaurant: Just don’t end up in the basement

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:00:54 GMT

Choosing a restaurant is as much down to mood, sometimes, as it is to the kind of food you want.

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Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:35:28 GMT

Tayto, well-known for its fantastic crisps, is offering you the chance to win a year’s supply of world famous Tayto Cheese & Onion crisps*.

Thyme restaurant : Successor to Shanks sticks to quality

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:00:57 GMT

When one of the best chefs in the country dies tragically in a car accident, the successor attempting to fill his shoes is either brilliant or nuts.

Supermarkets bow to cash-strapped shoppers

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:00:20 GMT

Northern Ireland’s retail giants are starting to respond to public outcry and mounting pressure over the cost of food, the Belfast Telegraph can reveal today.

Belfast’s slimmer sheds half her body weight

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:00:50 GMT

A Belfast woman has managed to turn her life around by shedding an amazing 11 stone in just 18 months.

Guinness comes home . . .to Co Kildare

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 06:53:18 GMT

History is set to come full circle for Guinness as it returns to its roots in Co Kildare.

Aw shucks: Galway oyster festival kicks off

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:08:23 GMT

Up to 2,000 foodies were gathering in the south Galway village of Clarenbridge last night to pay homage to the not-so-humble oyster.