09Dec
LOCAL pig farmers breathed a sigh of relief at the weekend after it was confirmed they were not affected by the scare which resulted in the recall of all Irish pork products, it has been confirmed by the IFA.
With losses of one billion euro predicted after some pork products were found to be contaminated, the IFA attributed Limerick’s position to the fact that Roche and Sons, the Dock Road based animal feed company, a leading supplier in the mid west region, did not have any dealings with the supplier at the centre of the controversial outbreak.
05Dec
LOTS of great treats in this week’s fft page as we celebrate two under-used ingredients, leeks and smoked trout, in a wonderful starter dish that is closely followed by some scallops wrapped in Parma ham. Great dishes to have and try in your kitchen. To accompany those, I’ve two super wines from the Barossa region in Australia. St Hallett bring us two blends that could be just right for Christmas. Also, see the coupon in the newspaper for our Christmas hamper competition with Olio and Farina that will run until Christmas week.
A warm leek, smoked trout and potato salad with horseradish crème fraise dressing
