There’s a new kind of energy drink that promises to energise not only the body, but also the brain. For once, apparently this isn’t actually fake science! Meet truBrain, the energy drinks with ‘smart drugs’ in them… What is it? Energy drinks with nootropics, the new face of brain food. These aren’t ordinary post-workout energy […]

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Ah tea parties, the very height in elegant social gatherings. Make yours the most sophisticated affair with our tips for planning the perfect tea party. Choose a theme So you want to throw a perfectly refined tea party? Or maybe something a bit off the wall? First you need to pick a theme: a unifying […]

10 years ago

What is it? Kumato (also known as Olmeca, or the catchy name SX387), a new type of tomato breed because, evidently, we don’t like fruits and vegetables their original colour anymore… Kumatos are usually brown, but can be dark green too, and are edible no matter what their colour. Why haven’t I heard of it […]

10 years ago

It may not be for everyone – but if you’re doing Valentine’s Day, you have to do it right.  Somewhere romantic, unique, special…a place that will create a great memory, and of course, impress that special someone. The best spots in Dublin tend to fill up pretty quickly, however – so to ensure you get in […]

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There are literally bajillions of movies to choose from over the festive period – but nothing beats the ones on terrestrial telly, that you just know half the rest of the country is tuning into as well. Here’s our pick for the day ahead… The Wizard of Oz 12.55pm, TV3 There should be just enough […]

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Ah, a few pints on Christmas Eve: the one night of the where we can completely and utterly put work out of our minds and enjoy spending a few guilt-free hours in total switched-off mode.  The perfect Christmas Eve pub is cosy, not too loud, and serves up whatever might tickle our festive fancy.  Here’s […]

10 years ago

Not all that into getting the perfect glaze on your turkey, or spending hours figuring out how to make brussels sprouts edible?  There are lots of reasons to want to skip the cooking on Christmas Day, or simply to get out of the house for a bit – especially in the city, which you’ll never […]

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Have some foodie family or cheffy chums?  Here’s a range of perfect cookbooks by Irish chefs and producers for stocking fillers this year. The Chapter One Cook Book For those particularly food-dedicated friends that aim high: learn to cook like Ross Lewis from Michelin-starred Chapter One. The book celebrates the restaurant’s 21 years, with recipes […]

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Christmas cooking got you in a serious panic?  Never fear, our handy shopping list is here.  Don’t miss a thing for dinner, dessert, or even kitchen basics, and keep your family and guests – and of course yourself – stress-free and full this Christmas. Food Meat Turkey and ham of course! If you’re looking at a […]

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