Unsurprisingly, food is a central part of Pixar’s 2007 Ratatouille. With consecutive lockdowns having given me the opportunity to do a lot more cooking, I felt while rewatching the film recently that I was viewing it with a whole new … Continue reading The Joy of Cooking in Ratatouille
This pandemic has been tough. Elderly people, immunocompromised individuals and frontline workers are amongst the most effected members of society in the Covid-19 pandemic. However, this pandemic has not only medically impacted so many people but has inflicted a huge … Continue reading To dine-in or not to dine-in? Parth Gautam discusses the pros and cons of ‘heat at home’ meal packs, and whether we can really replicate the restaurant experience at home.
You’ve gotten news that you’re a close contact of a confirmed Covid case, or you’re feeling under the weather you’re waiting for a Covid test. You’ve been told to restrict your movements and isolate yourself. What now? You’re trapped in … Continue reading Tn2’s Declassified Guide to Eating in Isolation
Originally published in print February 2021. Even though humanity is suffering through a plague, the traditional order of nature is still working as it should, bringing the bountiful array of foragable and harvestable fruit of the seasons with it. In … Continue reading From Branch to Bottle: A Beginner’s Guide to Homebrewing
As a bit of a wine lover myself, I’ll admit that anytime I hear something is ‘on tap’, I only think of beer. Just like you’d see at any pub across the world with ‘GUINNESS’ or ‘HEINEKEN’ on tabs facing … Continue reading Winelab: Behind the Company Providing Eco-Friendly Wine
With Valentine’s day just around the corner, the last minute panic to come up with the picture-perfect romantic activity threatens to bubble over- a feat that is proving all the more challenging due to the current restaurant closures which eradicate … Continue reading TN2’s Guide to a Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board
Originally published in print December 2020. Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. Great food, being surrounded by friends and family, and made all the better with alcohol. Sometimes spending so much time at home with the family can … Continue reading Getting into the Holiday Spirits Christmas is great, but sometimes you need a boozy break.
Originally published in print December 2020. We asked TN2 food writers to tell us about the unusual or unconventional foods that they enjoy with a traditional Christmas dinner. Read about the results below! Marinated lamb chops Over the years I’ve … Continue reading Unconventional Christmas Dinner Accompaniments TN2 food discuss the unusual accompaniments that find themselves at their dinner tables
We all love the food, the lights and atmosphere at Christmas. Sadly, the majority of Christmas-centred activities come packaged in plastic. Christmas time, of course, feeds consumerism through excessive shopping and eating. I wondered if I could live my “best … Continue reading Trying out a Zero Waste Christmas In a time of excessive consumption, trying to minimise our waste is the least we can do.
Originally published in print November 2020 Isabelle Allende fled Chile after the coup of 1973 with only her clothes, family pictures, a small bag of dirt from her garden, and two books: an edition of Pablo Neruda’s Odes and “the … Continue reading Mutual aid and food solidarity in action In a world where food is both produced and distributed in an unequal way, co-ops and grassroots organisations which promote mutual aid with community and sustainability at the heart, are now more important than ever.
John McKenna is one of Ireland’s leading food writers. He and his wife, Sally, are known for their guide of Ireland’s best 100 restaurants, which is published annually. They have co-authored a new cookbook, Milk, which aims to promote Irish … Continue reading An Interview With John McKenna Fiachra Kelleher interviews John McKenna, one of Ireland’s leading food writers. McKenna and his partner Sally have co-authored a new cookbook, Milk, which aims to promote Irish dairy.
Have the darker days been getting you down? Are you in need of some cosy comfort food, full of nutrients, to get you through the cold evenings? Do you want to save money by cooking, but don’t want to spend … Continue reading Three Warming Winter Soup Recipes