amazing ardkeen

just a quick follow up from yesterday to say what a fantastic time i had demonstrating and tasting at ardkeen quality foodstore. the place is amazing; an independent supermarket packed full of diverse and delicious foods. i was seriously impressed by how much was irish sourced and often from the county, tomatoes, exotic mushrooms, fresh herbs, meat. everybody working there seemed to love the shop and their customers - i have never before seen such helpful, happy and knowledgeable staff in a supermarket, or many other shops for that matter!
and a special mention and thank you for bozena, my helper on the day. she was magnificent.
(sorry for the lack of pictures lately - i have mislaid the lead that attaches to my camera to my computer...)

wending our way to waterford

i will be at ardkeen foodstore in waterford tomorrow to demonstrate the noble art of truffle dipping, as well as dispensing tasters and advice!

i decided to make a weekend of it and brought the family along to discover the sunny south east, though the scenery and sunshine were hiding behind a dense and unshifting bank of fog. or at least til we descended into beautiful dungarvan where a brave but watery late afternoon sun managed to bathe the town in a gentle light.

we stopped off briefly to drop a delivery into the newest skelligs chocolate stockist nude food, meet the lovely louise and have a much needed cup of superb illy coffee and a moist and almond packed slice of bakewell tart. the stylishly and quirkily decorated cafe bar deli opens its door 'a crack at least' on monday in order to serve dungarvan a relaxed menu of mezze and antipasto and a whole host of deli treats.

anyway if you are in the waterford area on saturday 30th do pop in and see me at ardkeen foosdtore up on dunmore road. if things go to plan i will be dipping away merrily from 11.00-1.30pm and 2.30-5pm providing fresh chocolatey treats for your delectation...