‘A Dish From Dean’ – Cod cheek, Chorizo and buttered Samphire

October 14, 2018

In this week's 'A Dish From Dean' Australian chef Dean Coppard shares with us this simple and easy to prepare take on a fish supper. So, enjoy this Cod Cheek, Chorizo and Buttered Samphire.  (more…)


Chef Kevin Crossan to lead the kitchen at Digby’s Bar & Restaurant

October 4, 2018

Digby's Bar & Restaurant has appointed a new Head Chef with drive, ambition and culinary vision who has a wealth of experience which many chefs would aspire to. Eleanor McGillie speaks to Kevin Crossan who is looking forward to his new venture working in the…


‘A Dish From Dean’ – Wild Mushroom & Thyme Arancini with Pesto Mayo

September 30, 2018

This week's 'A Dish From Dean' is a real autumnal treat - Wild Mushroom and Thyme Arancini with Pesto Mayo. Please feel free to share with your friends. This is a lovely dish and you can flavour these Arancini or rice balls with anything, even leftover…


‘A Dish From Dean’ – Oven baked sole with shrimp and brown butter

September 2, 2018

LIVE It Experience It member chef Dean Coppard, known to many as Aussie Chef Dino, is a chef who cooks with soul. He opened up our region’s first Australian restaurant in Armagh, Uluru Bistro, and has since been working as an executive chef and development…


Judgement Day in The Food Heartland

August 15, 2018

Today was a day that chefs and bakers in The Food Heartland held their heads high as they plated up for two well known judges who were out and about in the Orchard County tasting dishes which were shortlisted for The Food Heartland Awards 2018…


Digby’s Armagh Bramley Apple Tart – shortlisted for an award

August 1, 2018

Northern Ireland is full of unique flavours and our food producers, chefs and bakers are fantastic at laying these flavours on a plate for us. So when we think of Co Armagh, we think about the Armagh Bramley and there's one Co Armagh native who…


How a Back of Beyond potato shed is now a quaint dining space

June 19, 2018

We all love finding that perfect little gem which stands out from the crowd and this is one find which offers something very unique - like dining in an old potato shed.  Have a read to find out why this cook transformed the Back of…


Members shine at the Irish Restaurant Awards #FoodOscars

April 5, 2018

Over 400 people gathered to be wined and dined last night at La Mon Hotel and Country Club for the 10th annual Irish Restaurant Awards' Ulster Regional Final. From its humble beginnings back in 2009 these awards are fantastic in showcasing what's being served up…


‘Time Out’ with Chef Rob Curley

February 22, 2018

Northern Ireland is building on its reputation as being a foodie destination. Live It Experience It takes Time Out with a chef who really is providing a unique dining experience in Northern Ireland. Robert Curley of the Slemish Market Supper Club talks about his love…


Slemish Market Supper Club Brussels Sprout Christmas Recipes

December 18, 2017

Whether you love them or hate them there's always some alternative way to cook the festive vegetable that is the brussels sprout. Live It Experience It member, Chef Rob Curley from the Slemish Market Supper Club, has provided us with a few alternatives for this…