Easy Entertaining for Communions & Gathering Season This time of year is made for getting people around the table — from family celebrations and communions to those relaxed weekend get-togethers that seem to fill the calendar. We love hosting, especially when most of the prep can be done in advance, leaving more time to actually…
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The Cabbage Comeback –Why It’s Back & Why It’s So Loved!
There was a time when cabbage serveware quietly faded into the background; tucked away in cabinets, remembered fondly but rarely used. But like all great design classics, it never truly disappeared. Now, it’s making a confident and colourful comeback – and at Meadows & Byrne, we’re embracing it in a fresh new way with our…
Introducing Hestan at Meadows & Byrne — A New Standard in Premium Cookware, Online Exclusive
If you’re passionate about cooking — whether you’re an aspiring home chef or an experienced pro — there’s exciting culinary news to savour. Meadows & Byrne has just launched a carefully curated range of Hestan cookware online, marking a stylish new chapter for kitchenware lovers across Ireland. This online‑exclusive drop brings one of the world’s…
Christmas with Clodagh McKenna at Meadows & Byrne, Dun Laoghaire
Get ready to kick off the festive season in style! Meadows & Byrne, Dun Laoghaire, is delighted to host celebrity chef Clodagh McKenna for a magical evening filled with Christmas inspiration, seasonal recipes, and holiday entertaining tips. Date: Wednesday, 3rd of December, 2025 Time: 7 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 Location: Meadows & Byrne, Dun…
Clodagh Mc Kenna Book Launch: Celebrate ‘Happy Cooking’ at Meadows & Byrne
We’re thrilled to invite you to a very special event at Meadows & Byrne, Dun Laoghaire: the Dublin launch of Clodagh McKenna’s latest culinary masterpiece, Happy Cooking! This is her ninth book, and it promises all the warmth, wit, and wonderful recipes you’ve come to love from Clodagh. Date: Thursday, 30th October, 2025 Time: 6:30PM…
Stress-Free Party Prep: Wild Garlic Pesto Recipe
Minimum ingredients, maximum flavour, this light and healthy recipe is sure to impress your guests and elevate any gathering to give it a more restaurant feel. Ingredients Method Serving Suggestions Host’s Tip For longer storage, freeze the pesto in ice cube trays and transfer to a sealed container — perfect for pulling out small portions…
Elegance, Spice and Everything Nice – our signature summer sip has arrived!
As the evenings stretch longer and the garden becomes the dining room, it’s time to swap out the winter reds for something fresher, livelier, and—let’s be honest—a little bolder. Introducing the Wild Meadow Spicy Margarita: our elevated twist on the classic, designed to complement al fresco moments with friends, garden parties in full bloom, or…
From Italy with Love: Exploring World Pasta Day Delights
Traditionally made from wheat, water, eggs and salt pasta comes in over 600 shapes and usually named with Italian words that playfully describe their shapes, think tortellini (‘little cakes’), conchiglie (‘shells’) or fusilli (‘spindles’). Pasta is the perfect pantry staple for any busy house. The variety of shapes, textures and the endless possibilities make it…
World Baking Day, the tastiest of all days.
Happy World Baking Day! Every bakers favourite day is celebrated annually on May 17th. With very little to do when the restrictions were imposed last year, a lot of people turned to baking. As a result, that there was a massive increase in the sale of flour. So much so, in one week alone, Tesco…
Turkey Toolbox – the ultimate gadget list
Nothing seems more daunting than the task of cooking Christmas Dinner, but with our Turkey Toolbox you’ll be all set. This is the ultimate list of tools and gadgets that you need to make sure that bird comes out juicy and tender and on time! Oven Prep One of the most important things when it…