FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Food for Thought offers a relaxed chance for you to get up close and personal with some of Ireland’s best culinary talent. Join us for tastings, panel discussions, masterclasses and producer showcases from restaurateurs, chefs and Ireland’s most interesting artisan producers.
Discover and learn about food trends from new to niche while enjoying our carefully curated line up of content. Enjoy the opportunity to meet the maker of your favourite artisan producer and taste wines from regions far beyond our foodie island.
For 2022 we’ve added a Kitchen Skills workshop from some of Ireland’s most exciting culinary contributors including Trisha Lewis and more to be announced.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT SCHEDULES
| 1:30pm | Food Nostalgia with JP McMahon & Sharon Noonan | Join JP & Sharon as they take a trip down memory lane, covering everything from childhood favourites and family traditions to the staples that will never get old |
| 2:15pm | Meet the Maker; King of Kefir | Heard of Kefir but not sure what it is? Here’s your chance to ask Gerry Scullion, the King of Kefir everything about this super-healthy fermented non-alcoholic drink |
| 3pm | Kitchen Skills; Karen O’Donoghue, bread workshop | Join The Happy Tummy co-founder, who will be revealing clever hacks on bread preparation for better gut health |
| 3:45pm | Coffee Masterclass with De’Longhi | Join De’Longhi Expert, Maria Simmonds on how to make the perfect cup of coffee. Followed by coffee cocktail expert Orlando who will showcase his twist on the perfect espresso martini |
| 7pm | Meet the Maker; Gorditas Bakes | Meet Grace Reddin, the woman described in McKenna’s Guide as taking the traditional Argentinian delicacies Alfajores ‘into the stratosphere’. You’ll thank us later! |
| 7:45pm | In conversation with OpenHive Honey | A unique opportunity to hear directly from Dublin based bee-keepers OpenHive Honey on their fascinating and important work involving the conservation of our native Irish honey bee |
| 8:30pm | Station to Station Wine Talks & Tastings | Don’t miss Rory Craig from “Ireland’s Coolest Online Wine Store” Station to Station, as he enthusiastically continues on his journey to make wine inclusive and accessible to all! |
| 1:30pm | Kitchen Skills with Erica Drum | Join TV Chef and Conscious Cook, Erica Drum who will be showing how to make your own vegetable stock from scratch |
| 2:15pm | In conversation with Nicola Matthews of Tony’s Chololonely | Nicola Nicola Matthews aka ‘The Countess of Cocoa’ will talk about how making delicious chocolate can also fair and equitable throughout the entire chocolate supply chain |
| 3pm | Meet the Maker with Maria Flynn of Ballymakenny Farm | Potatoes rule on Ballymakenny Farm; let Maria tell you all about growing Purple Heritage and speciality potatoes in Co Louth |
| 7pm | Kitchen Skills: Marcus O’Laoire | Join DJ/Chef/Party Maker/Sandwich King/MC Marcus who is going to show you how to make a peppercorn sauce from scratch |
| 7:45pm | The Science of Food with Ivan Varian | In conversation with Ivan Varian of The Dalkey Food Company, on the fascinating subject of the science of food and cooking |
| 8:30pm | Station to Station Wine Talk & Tastings | Don’t miss Rory Craig from “Ireland’s Coolest Online Wine Store” Station to Station, as he enthusiastically continues on his journey to make wine inclusive and accessible to all! |
| 12:45pm | Whiskey Talks & Tastings with Powerscourt Distillery | Join Food & Beverage specialist, Santina Kennedy on a fascinating talk around whiskey pairing with Fercullen Irish Whiske |
| 1:30pm | Food ‘Grammers Panel | Ever wondered how to build a community on social media or to become a successful food content creator? Listen in as Irah Mari (@foodstagram), Rachel Hornibrook & Eoin Sheehan (tbc) spill the beans! |
| 2:15pm | Meet the Maker; Blanco Nino | Sit back and enjoy the ride as founder of Blanco Nino, Phil regales you with stories of his mission to learn how to make the most authentic Mexican corn tortillas |
| 3pm | Kitchen Skills with Fingal Ferguson | Fingal Ferguson knows his knives and will be teaching you some of the skills he’s honed as a fifth generation Gubbeen farmer, food producer and knife maker |
| 7pm | Meet the Maker; Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese | A chance to meet the people behind the award winning farmhouse cheeses, handmade directly on their farm at the foothills of the Sliabh Aughty mountains. Delicious tastings a must! |
| 7:45pm | Food Nostalgia Chats with Rory O’Connell | Join Ballymaloe’s Chef Rory O’Connell as he takes a trip down memory lane, covering everything from childhood favourites and family traditions to the staples that will never get old |
| 8:30pm | Station to Station Wine Talk & Tastings | Don’t miss Rory Craig from “Ireland’s Coolest Online Wine Store” Station to Station, as he enthusiastically continues on his journey to make wine inclusive and accessible to all! |
| 12:45pm | Food Nostalgia Panel with Sham Hanifa & Jeeny Maltese | Join chefs Sham Hanifa & Jeeny Maltese as they take a trip down memory lane, covering everything from childhood favourites and family traditions to the staples that will never get old |
| 1:30pm | Kitchen Skills for Kids | Tips & tricks in the kitchen, for the little ones in your life with Aoife Barker |
| 2:15pm | Blasta Books Authors; The GastroGays | Meet Patrick and Russell, aka the GastroGays, who will be talking about all things deep-fried and delicious from their brand new cookbook, Blasta Books #2: Hot Fat. |
| 3:00pm | To be announced! |
| 7pm | In conversation with… | Spice Bags Podcast hosts Dee Laffan, Mei Chin & Blanca Valencia in conversation |
| 7:45pm | Meet the Maker; Karen O’Neill | A chance to meet The Queen Bee, Karen O’Neill, Beekon Batches founder and taste some of Beekon Batches delicious honey refresher as she invites you to reconnect with the good stuff! |
| 8:30pm | Wine Talks & Tastings; Loose Canon | Join Fabian Beickhorasani of Loose Canon who will be introducing you to the delights of Orange Wine (aka Skin Contact Wine) |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Food for Thought offers a relaxed chance for you to get up close and personal with some of Ireland’s best culinary talent. Join us for tastings, panel discussions, masterclasses and producer showcases from restaurateurs, chefs and Ireland’s most interesting artisan producers.
Discover and learn about food trends from new to niche while enjoying our carefully curated line up of content. Enjoy the opportunity to meet the maker of your favourite artisan producer and taste wines from regions far beyond our foodie island.
For 2022 we’ve added a Kitchen Skills workshop from some of Ireland’s most exciting culinary contributors including Trisha Lewis and more to be announced.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT SCHEDULES
| 1:30pm | Food Nostalgia with JP McMahon & Sharon Noonan | Join JP & Sharon as they take a trip down memory lane, covering everything from childhood favourites and family traditions to the staples that will never get old |
| 2:15pm | Meet the Maker; King of Kefir | Heard of Kefir but not sure what it is? Here’s your chance to ask Gerry Scullion, the King of Kefir everything about this super-healthy fermented non-alcoholic drink |
| 3pm | Kitchen Skills; Karen O’Donoghue, bread workshop | Join The Happy Tummy co-founder, who will be revealing clever hacks on bread preparation for better gut health |
| 3:45pm | Coffee Masterclass with De’Longhi | Join De’Longhi Expert, Maria Simmonds on how to make the perfect cup of coffee. Followed by coffee cocktail expert Orlando who will showcase his twist on the perfect espresso martini |
| 7pm | Meet the Maker; Gorditas Bakes | Meet Grace Reddin, the woman described in McKenna’s Guide as taking the traditional Argentinian delicacies Alfajores ‘into the stratosphere’. You’ll thank us later! |
| 7:45pm | In conversation with OpenHive Honey | A unique opportunity to hear directly from Dublin based bee-keepers OpenHive Honey on their fascinating and important work involving the conservation of our native Irish honey bee |
| 8:30pm | Station to Station Wine Talks & Tastings | Don’t miss Rory Craig from “Ireland’s Coolest Online Wine Store” Station to Station, as he enthusiastically continues on his journey to make wine inclusive and accessible to all! |
| 1:30pm | Kitchen Skills with Erica Drum | Join TV Chef and Conscious Cook, Erica Drum who will be showing how to make your own vegetable stock from scratch |
| 2:15pm | In conversation with Nicola Matthews of Tony’s Chololonely | Nicola Matthews aka ‘The Countess of Cocoa’ will talk about how making delicious chocolate can also fair and equitable throughout the entire chocolate supply chain |
| 3pm | Meet the Maker with Maria Flynn of Ballymakenny Farm | Potatoes rule on Ballymakenny Farm; let Maria tell you all about growing Purple Heritage and speciality potatoes in Co Louth |
| 7pm | Kitchen Skills: Marcus O’Laoire | Join DJ/Chef/Party Maker/Sandwich King/MC Marcus who is going to show you how to make a peppercorn sauce from scratch with |
| 7:45pm | The Science of Foodwith Ivan Varian | In conversation with Ivan Varian of The Dalkey Food Company, on the fascinating subject of the science of food and cooking |
| 8:30pm | Station to Station Wine Talks & Tastings | Don’t miss Rory Craig from “Ireland’s Coolest Online Wine Store” Station to Station, as he enthusiastically continues on his journey to make wine inclusive and accessible to all! |
| 12:45pm | Whiskey Talks & Tastings with Powerscourt Distillery | Join Food & Beverage specialist, Santina Kennedy on a fascinating talk around whiskey pairing with Fercullen Irish Whiskey |
| 1:30pm | Food ‘Grammers Panel | Ever wondered how to build a community on social media or to become a successful food content creator? Listen in as Irah Mari (@foodstagram), Rachel Hornibrook & Eoin Sheehan (tbc) spill the beans! |
| 2:15pm | Meet the Maker; Blanco Nino | Sit back and enjoy the ride as founder of Blanco Nino, Phil regales you with stories of his mission to learn how to make the most authentic Mexican corn tortillas |
| 3pm | Kitchen Skills with Fingal Ferguson | Fingal Ferguson knows his knives and will be teaching you some of the skills he’s honed as a fifth generation Gubbeen farmer, food producer and knife maker |
| 7pm | Meet the Maker; Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese | A chance to meet the people behind the award winning farmhouse cheeses, handmade directly on their farm at the foothills of the Sliabh Aughty mountains. Delicious tastings a must! |
| 7:45pm | Food Nostalgia Chats with Rory O’Connell | Join Ballymaloe’s Chef Rory O’Connell as he takes a trip down memory lane, covering everything from childhood favourites and family traditions to the staples that will never get old |
| 8:30pm | Station to Station Wine Talks & Tastings | Don’t miss Rory Craig from “Ireland’s Coolest Online Wine Store” Station to Station, as he enthusiastically continues on his journey to make wine inclusive and accessible to all! |
| 12:45pm | Food Nostalgia Panel with Sham Hanifa & Jeeny Maltese | Join chefs Sham Hanifa & Jeeny Maltese as they take a trip down memory lane, covering everything from childhood favourites and family traditions to the staples that will never get old |
| 1:30pm | Kitchen Skills for Kids | Tips & tricks in the kitchen, for the little ones in your life with Aoife Barker |
| 2:15pm | Blasta Books Authors; the GastroGays | Meet Patrick and Russell, aka the GastroGays, who will be talking about all things deep-fried and delicious from their brand new cookbook, Blasta Books #2: Hot Fat. |
| 3:00pm | To be announced! |
| 7pm | In conversation with… | Spice Bags Podcast hosts Dee Laffan, Mei Chin & Blanca Valencia in conversation |
| 7:45pm | Meet the Maker; Karen O’Neill | A chance to meet The Queen Bee, Karen O’Neill, Beekon Batches founder and taste some of Beekon Batches delicious honey refresher as she invites you to reconnect with the good stuff! |
| 8:30pm | Wine Talks & Tastings; Loose Canon | Join Fabian Beickhorasani of Loose Canon who will be introducing you to the delights of Orange Wine (aka Skin Contact Wine) |
