FOOD & DRINK

Almost Half Of NI Diners Use The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme To Choose Where To Eat Out This Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2016

AS we gear up for Valentine’s Day and thousands of us across Northern Ireland hurry to make those last minute dinner reservations, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in Northern Ireland is encouraging [...]

The Cannabis Debate – Why Should We Legalise It In The UK?

February 11, 2016

THE debate on the legalisation of cannabis has raged on social media in recent years, but what would the benefits be to the people of the UK if it was legalised? BAM writer Christian Walker asks [...]

Everything You NEED To Know About Sweeties…Yum Yum

December 29, 2015

CONFECTIONERY historian Tim Richardson has created a timeline to show how our love of sweets has developed over the centuries. He said: “Throughout history, many sweets have maintained their [...]

14 Fantastic Alternatives That Add A Little Colour & Flavour To Your Lunchbox

December 28, 2015

WHEN it comes to bringing a lunch there are a ton of reasons why we continue to opt for the boring old sandwich, packet of crisps and a chocolate bar. And by mid-afternoon not only are we on a downer [...]

6 Delicious Recipes For Your New Super Dooper Blender

December 28, 2015

OK, hands up…who got a Nutri Bullet or Nutri Ninja for Christmas? And no doubt by now you’ve filled it full of everything you can find in the fridge and even bought a few extras. But the [...]

Over 3.2M Of People In The UK Will Host Their First Christmas Day This Year

December 23, 2015

MORE than 3.2 MILLION adults in the UK will be hosting their very first Christmas Day this year, according to new research. And a quarter of these nervous ‘first timers’ have already spent MONTHS [...]

The Average Person In The UK Will Consume An Extra 20K Calories Over December

December 22, 2015

THE average person in the UK will consume an EXTRA 19,381 calories during the month of December – the equivalent of 546 after dinner mints, a study has found. Christmas parties, a near-constant [...]

Mouthwatering Top Tips For Christmas Day By Northern Ireland’s Leading Chefs

December 20, 2015

AS Christmas approaches there’s more and more pressure each year to perform in the kitchen. Gone are the days when the standard turkey dinner is enough to satisfy our maturing palates. We caught up [...]

4 Yummy Recipes To Help You ‘Keep It Local’ This Christmas

December 19, 2015

WHEN you are getting your big Christmas shop in this year will you be “keeping it local”? According to Tesco NI it’s never been easier to buy and serve local produce. From sprouts [...]

The Psychology Of Carnism: Why Do We Eat Meat?

December 18, 2015

HAVE you ever considered it strange that you can stroke your beloved pet with one hand and eat a pork chop with the other? Why do we eat cows and pigs but not dogs and cats? Have you ever wondered [...]

Hmmm Shocker! A Survey By A Crisp Company Finds Crisps To Be The Favourite Xmas Treat

December 17, 2015

Succulent carved turkey falling off the bone, crispy roast potatoes dripping in goose fat and delicious homemade stuffing with aromatic herbs – it’s no wonder that indulging in festive foods is [...]

Hennessy Connoisseurs Say Cheers To 250 Years With Final Anniversary Celebration

December 16, 2015

DILLON Bass, owners of the Hennessy brand in Northern Ireland welcomed invited guests to Sixty6, Belfast in December to mark the culmination of the Hennessy 250th anniversary celebrations. The event [...]

1 In 3 Christmas Stockings Are Set To Contain The Traditional Clementine This Year

December 16, 2015

RESEARCH conducted by insurer AXA reveals that traditional stocking fillers such as clementines and chocolate coins are a more popular choice over iPads and iPods. • The most popular gift is [...]

5 Fantastic Mouthwatering Alternative Christmas Recipes

December 16, 2015

AS Christmas fast approaches we all tend to get caught in thought process of “we’ve always had turkey and ham so we better have it this year again”. But why do we have to have [...]

Belfast Bar Scoops Top Irish Craft Cocktail Award

December 12, 2015

BELFAST cocktail bar, A.P.O.C has won the Best Bar Ulster award at the 2015 Irish Craft Cocktail Awards. The luxury bar located on Lower Garfield street, Belfast came top over The Merchant Hotel and [...]

Hercules Brewing Company Launches Irish Craft Stout

December 9, 2015

BELFAST’S first craft brewery and creators of Yardsman Lager – has added to its growing portfolio, with the launch of a new craft Irish stout. Yardsman Original Double Stout, which will [...]

Celebrity Food Writer Nigella Lawson Signs New Book In Belfast

December 5, 2015

AWARD winning food writer Nigella Lawson was at Eason flagship store in Belfast recently to sign copies of her book Simply Nigella. Nigella’s new cook book has recipes guaranteed to make everyone [...]

Belfast Barman Crowned Taste Of Mexico Margarita Champion

December 3, 2015

A BELFAST barman has been selected as having created the best margarita in Ireland when he travelled to Dublin last week to compete in the Taste of Mexico Margarita Challenge. Conor Brennan, 27, a [...]

Son Of Telly Star Eamonn Holmes Launches New Craft Beer In Belfast

November 5, 2015

THE son of Belfast TV legend Eamonn Holmes has launched his own brand of beer. Entrepreneur Declan Holmes, 26, unveiled his Gallopers Craft Beer recently with his showbiz dad by his side. In just a [...]

Health And Wellbeing Festival Set For Belfast THIS Sunday (Nov 8)

November 3, 2015

A FESTIVAL celebrating health and wellbeing will open its doors in Belfast this weekend. The first TONIC Health & Wellness Festival event at T13 in the Titanic Quarter will take place this [...]