Would you like to live more consciously? It starts with what we buy and how we eat. Eating seasonally and locally and is a great way to support our communities — and it’s better for our planet, too. Le Creuset is going back to the sources for their latest campaign and encouraging food lovers everywhere…
Kitchen
Knives: 3 We Love Using in the M&B Kitchen!
It can be overwhelming when choosing the right ones for your kitchen. Therefore, we have put together an easy to follow guide, featuring the three knives we use the most.
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…
Tabletop Trends 2019
We all know that creating your dream space is hard work! From decluttering to selecting the perfect wall colour and furnishings it can be hard to achieve the look you want. That’s why it pays to take note of emerging table trends that can help to create your dream mood board for each room to…
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…
How to Plan Christmas Dinner with Meadows & Byrne
It’s the biggest meal of the year for most people and it’s your turn to host… Don’t panic, Tabletop Buyer and self-confessed Christmas nut Julie has all the tips that you need to prepare the perfect Christmas Table this year! 1. Preparation Preparation is key when it comes to hosting dinner for a group, whether…
Winter Warmers at Meadows and Byrne
The seasons have officially turned we are now in winter mode, it is time to think about changing what we are serving for dinner. This time of year is all about winter warmers. Think full-bodied stews, casseroles and soups that are full of seasonal veg. Most of these types of dishes are even better the…
Simple Sauteed Cabbage
Cabbage is a very traditional Irish vegetable that gets a very bad rep! Soggy, boiled to within an inch of it’s life and served in a pool of salty water… hardly something to shout home about. However, it doesn’t have to be like this, cabbage is a wonderful vegetable that can be exciting again if…
Kitchen Focus
Kitchen Focus We all know that better ingredients make better food, but it’s hard to strike the balance between sourcing fresh ingredients and getting the dinner on the table before everyone in the house gets too “hangry” (a mixture of hungry and angry!). Luckily there are a few simple ways to enhance the way we cook…
Kids in the Kitchen – summer activities to keep them busy!
It’s midsummer, the school holidays are in full swing and it’s hard to come up with new ways to keep the kids busy on long summer days! If you find yourself at home with a full house, we have a few fun summer activities to keep them busy in the kitchen. In a world where…