Autumn is the season for warm drinks, hearty meals, and sharing time around the table. At Meadows & Byrne, we’ve pulled together a selection of dining essentials to help you entertain and enjoy the season. From quality mugs to versatile casseroles and sharing platters. Mugs & Drinkware Start with quality mugs. Choose thick ceramic or…
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Easy Whipped Feta with Balsamic Strawberries: A Perfect Summer Bite.
Whipped feta blended with cream cheese makes a smooth, creamy base for this simple summer dish. Sweet, juicy strawberries are tossed with balsamic vinegar and honey, then spooned over the chilled feta. A scatter of toasted nuts, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of lemon zest and black pepper finish it off. Serve with toasted sourdough, flatbreads, or crisp crackers for an easy, elegant starter.
Stress Free Party Prep: Olive Tapenade
Get ready to impress your guests with this delicious, salty olive tapenade from Orla McAndrew’s new book Larder! It’s incredibly versatile and easy to make, perfect as a dip, a spread, or as a compliment to roast lamb or chicken, or even mixed into pasta. This recipe yields a generous batch, but feel free to…
Stress-Free Party Prep: Hummus Recipe
Here’s a stress-free party prep recipe for Hummus by Orla McAndrew, from her book Larder. Tired of store-bought dips that lack that homemade touch? Orla’s recipe offers the perfect solution! Both the classic and the vibrant beetroot variation are designed to bring colour and ease to your table, proving that delicious party food doesn’t have to be complicated.
Create the Perfect Summer Setting with Our Dinner Sets
Summer is the season for outdoor gatherings, barbecues, and dinner parties with friends and family. The warm weather and long days create the perfect ambiance for hosting events in the garden or on the patio. When it comes to setting the mood for your summer soirees, the right dinnerware can make all the difference. With…
Buying Guide: Dinnerware
While food is undoubtedly the star of every meal, dinnerware is the frame that holds this work of art together. Having the right dinnerware can change the whole dining experience. “If you have to dry the dishes / And you drop one on the floor / Maybe they won’t let you / Dry the dishes…
We ❤ The Happy Pear!
At M&B we’re big fans of The Happy Pear and this week we were thrilled to discover our lovely Tola will be featured in their new cookbook! The dynamic duo have an amazing way with food and manage to create recipes that are so tasty and healthy at the same time. While we eagerly await their new…
The Perfect Dinner Party Table Setting
At a dinner party the dining table is the pièce de résistance so you want the table to look spectacular, creative, inviting and charming. Don’t know where to start? Don’t panic, as Meadows & Byrne are here to help. We will reveal all you need to know about setting the perfect table and show you…