We had a wonderful experience with Elena - her home is in a beautiful part of the country - the views from her kitchen were breathtaking. But the warmth of her personality is what made time with her one the best parts of our vacation. Great food, great fun!

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Market Tour

We gained so much knowledge regarding the different seaweeds and abolone. Enjoyed a delicious lunch too. Would love to see the green algae tempura available to consumers!

Food Tour

Grainnie was an amazing guide to spend learning about cheese making, goat rearing and life. The St Tolas cheeses were delicious - each one in the sampling was better than the next. Tho if I started in reverse order would say the same . You will love this tour and high level discourse about the region. And the 30+ baby goats were on their best behavior.

Food Tour

Ann is excited to welcome travelers into her Dublin home for a memorable Irish cooking class and dinner experience. In this authentic Dublin cooking class, you'll join Ann in preparing a traditional Irish dinner, which you’ll later enjoy together in a fun, friendly, and relaxed atmosphere. During your 3-hour hands-on cooking class in Dublin, you'll learn to prepare classic Irish dishes using recipes passed down to Ann from her grandmother. You’ll create three delicious dishes from scratch: traditional Irish soda bread, comforting leek and potato soup, and colcannon, a beloved Irish mashed potato dish. After the cooking class, sit down to savor the food you’ve prepared, complemented by some wine, lively music, and engaging conversation. <br><br>To end your evening on a high note, Ann will teach you how to make your own Irish coffee, while offering local tips and recommendations for things to do around Dublin. As a special memento, you’ll take home a recipe book and the homemade soda bread you baked during the class. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this Dublin cooking experience is a delightful way to immerse yourself in Irish culture and cuisine.

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Erica is a great cook who has been cooking since her hotel and restaurant days. She lives in an old red-brick semi-detached house in an old part of Dublin. The walls and fittings need painting / care by the landlord but this didn’t detract from the joy of the occasion. The food and experience were wonderful. The cooking seems effortless although it certainly isn’t and her enthusiasm is infectious. Highly recommended!

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Cooking Experience

Meet your hosts at the restaurant, and sip on masala chai before watching an interesting and entertaining slide show that introduces you to the history of seaweed use from the earliest settlers 10,000 years ago through the ancient monks and their Viking attackers. Discover the vast health benefits of seaweed and its importance in our lives in ways we may not realize – from its use in toothpaste to ice-cream. You will also get to browse unique seaweed products from around the world so you know what you can order online when back at home. After this introduction to seaweed which lasts about an hour, you will drive to the shore for your foraging tour. Explore, identify and sustainably harvest and taste seaweed, raw from the rocks. Your foraging tour will last about an hour after which you will return to the restaurant to indulge in an 8-course seaweed tasting menu with John and Kerryann. <br><br> Please note that this is a foraging tour, not a market tour even though it is categorized as such.

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Market Tour