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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Stunning job' – Gardening-mad Peter O'Mahony blown away by Dublin Bloom Festival as it opens to visitors
GREEN-FINGERED Peter O'Mahony has given Dublin's ongoing Bloom Festival the thumbs up by hailing organisers for doing a "stunning job" with it. The annual gardening showpiece opened to the public yesterday and will remain open daily from 9am-6pm until Monday. 4 O'Mahony will be retiring from rugby once Munster's run in the URC play-offs comes to a close Credit: @peteomahony 4 He recommended anyone with a passion for gardening to head out to Phoenix Park over the long weekend Credit: @peteomahony 4 Wife Jessica has also come onboard in promoting Kerrygold's involvement in it 4 Anyone who follows Peter on Instagram knows he definitely walks the walk when it comes to gardening The retiring rugby veteran and wife Jessica The 35-year-old hailed: "It was a pleasure for myself and Jess to launch the 'Nature Wrapped in Gold' garden at Bloom this year. They've done a stunning job." In a follow-up Instagram snap he added: "If you can make Bloom this weekend you'll get some brilliant gardening ideas and tips as well as have a great day out." This Kerrygold debut deepens the brand's celebration of Irish farming, sustainability, and simple everyday pleasures. Read More On Irish Sport The golden theme of the garden reflects the precious habitat that supports diverse wildlife, and evokes the rolling pastures of the Golden Vale. The 'Nature Wrapped in Gold' garden was designed by Ailish Drake and Conor Hourigan, founders of award-winning architecture and landscape design practice Drake Hourigan Architects. The Kerrygold garden holds a special place in Ailish's heart, as she grew up on a dairy farm in the heart of the Golden Vale where her brother Liam continues to farm today. Enclosed within a golden-flecked boundary wall with a verdant green undulating strip, the garden is reminiscent of Kerrygold's deep connection to Irish farming. Most read in Rugby Union The garden provides shelter for native wildlife with its habitat tower made from Douglas fir, which invites birds, bees, butterflies, moths and bats to inhabit the garden. Featuring a mix of pollinator-friendly native and non-native perennials and grasses to encourage biodiversity and plant reproduction. 'Jack Crowley he's coming for you' jokes Peter O'Mahony's wife Jess as son practices his rugby skills Many of the plants were grown by the designers themselves in County Limerick, grounding the project in authentic Irish soil. In creating a show garden at this year's Bord Bia Bloom, Kerrygold is expressing its brand purpose. That is to inspire moments of simple pleasure along life's journey by celebrating the natural Irish landscape, rich biodiversity, and the grass-fed roots that have shaped the quality and character of its dairy from the very beginning. In addition to the garden, Kerrygold will also be giving away 60,000 samples of its famous butter and cream cheese offering visitors a true taste of its grass-fed goodness. As a keen gardener himself, Peter said: 'As someone who loves their garden at home, it's a pleasure to see what Kerrygold and the design team have created for their garden at Bord Bia Bloom. "I particularly love the habitat tower, inviting birds, bees and bats to the space. It's given me loads of ideas to crack on with.' Jessica gave a nod to the iconic butter yellow of Kerrygold butter, with her choice of outfit from Irish designer Aoife McNamara. The look is from Aoife's SS25 collection, Otherland, inspired by the mythical dreamscape of Tír na nÒg. She hailed: "I love working with Irish designers who share the same passion for Irish culture and sustainability that I have. "As butter yellow is the colour of the season I could think of no better pairing than Kerrygold and Aoife McNamara to honour the Nature Wrapped in Gold garden at Bord Bia Bloom this year.'
Eater
4 days ago
- General
- Eater
The Swiss Army Knife of Butter Curlers Is On Sale for $7
There's nothing quite like the joy I feel when I unfurl a block of Camargue salted beurre, creamy Kerrygold, or rich Icelandic smjör. The only thing that is (almost) as important as the butter I eat is the tool I choose to put it in my recipe/tartine/radish/mouth, and that's where a great butter curler can really shine. Why fumble your blade over a hard, cold stick of butter from the fridge when you could use a butter curler to create fluffy, spreadable clouds for your toast? Far from just being a country club Easter brunch staple, a butter curler deserves your consideration as an everyday kitchen tool, and I would like to nominate this little spreader for the job while it costs less than a matcha latte with oat milk: Prices taken at time of publishing. There's a seemingly infinite number of butter curlers out there — I even found a 100-year-old butter curler made out of sycamore wood — but this stainless steel iteration is so handy because it's equipped with two sides: one that is lightly serrated, and another that has small, slotted holes designed to curl extra hard/cold butter even if it's straight out of the fridge (or cheese, if that's your bag). At eight inches in length and with a little weight to it, it's also the ideal size for nonchalantly resting upon your aesthetic butter dish (because you also deserve one of those), unlike a large, clunky dinner knife. Last but not least, a butter curler is a clever workaround in a household that may be divided on the 'should we leave the butter at room temperature?' debate (covered in more depth in this Eater article), because it delivers on the promise of creating spreadable butter from even the most rigid of sticks. What are you waiting for? Start spreading while it's just seven bucks — your pancakes will thank you. Grab this handy stainless steel butter spreader for $6.99 over at Amazon . The freshest news from the food world every day
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘It's given me loads of ideas' – Retiring Peter O'Mahony lands new gig as Munster hero eyes up post-rugby life
PETER O'Mahony may not be retired quite yet, but he's already landed a new gig that's "given me loads of ideas to crack on with". He and wife Jessica have come onboard with Kerrygold's increased involvement in this year's Bord Bia Bloom Festival from May 29-June 2. 8 The couple are supporting Kerrygold's increased presence at this year's Bloom Festival 8 Peter is well-known for having green fingers 8 Spouse Jessica looked radiant in spring colours 8 The 35-year-old played his last home game on May 16 and is now embarking on a road URC play-off run For the first time ever, Kerrygold will host a 'Nature Wrapped in Gold' show garden at this year's edition. This debut deepens the brand's celebration of Irish farming, sustainability, and simple everyday pleasures. The golden theme of the garden reflects the precious habitat that supports diverse wildlife, and evokes the rolling pastures of the Golden Vale. The 'Nature Wrapped in Gold' garden was designed by Ailish Drake and Conor Hourigan, founders of award-winning architecture and landscape design practice Drake Hourigan Architects. Read More On Irish Sport The Kerrygold garden holds a special place in Ailish's heart, as she grew up on a dairy farm in the heart of the Golden Vale where her brother Liam continues to farm today. Enclosed within a golden-flecked boundary wall with a verdant green undulating strip, the garden is reminiscent of Kerrygold's deep connection to Irish farming. The garden provides shelter for native wildlife with its habitat tower made from Douglas fir, which invites birds, bees, butterflies, moths and bats to inhabit the garden. Featuring a mix of pollinator-friendly native and non-native perennials and grasses to encourage biodiversity and plant reproduction. Most read in Rugby Union Many of the plants were grown by the designers themselves in County Limerick, grounding the project in authentic Irish soil. In creating a show garden at this year's Bord Bia Bloom, Kerrygold is expressing its brand purpose. 'Jack Crowley he's coming for you' jokes Peter O'Mahony's wife Jess as son practices his rugby skills That is to inspire moments of simple pleasure along life's journey by celebrating the natural Irish landscape, rich biodiversity, and the grass-fed roots that have shaped the quality and character of its dairy from the very beginning. In addition to the garden, Kerrygold will also be giving away 60,000 samples of its famous butter and cream cheese offering visitors a true taste of its grass-fed goodness. Rugby legend Peter and wife Jessica were on hand to launch the Nature Wrapped in Gold Kerrygold garden at Bord Bia Bloom. As a keen gardener himself, Peter said: 'As someone who loves their garden at home, it's a pleasure to see what Kerrygold and the design team have created for their garden at Bord Bia Bloom. "I particularly love the habitat tower, inviting birds, bees and bats to the space. It's given me loads of ideas to crack on with.' 8 Savouring the beautiful surroundings provided by Kerrygold 8 Jessica wore a gorgeous outfit by Irish designer Aoife McNamara 8 We particularly love her garden-themed straw hat 8 Peter developed 'a load of ideas' for his own garden from the day out Jessica gave a nod to the iconic butter yellow of Kerrygold butter, with her choice of outfit from Irish designer Aoife McNamara. The look is from Aoife's SS25 collection, Otherland, inspired by the mythical dreamscape of Tír na nÒg. She hailed: "I love working with Irish designers who share the same passion for Irish culture and sustainability that I have. "As butter yellow is the colour of the season I could think of no better pairing than Kerrygold and Aoife McNamara to honour the Nature Wrapped in Gold garden at Bord Bia Bloom this year.' On the concept of the garden, Lynne Andrews from Ornua, owner of the Kerrygold brand outlined: 'The 'Nature Wrapped in Gold' garden brings to life everything Kerrygold stands for - natural goodness, Irish pride and the simple pleasure of food made with care. "Rooted in our grass-fed heritage, it's a golden celebration of the land that inspires us every day.' Kerrygold's connection to golden pastures and Irish farming will be encapsulated in this 'Nature Wrapped in Gold' concept garden.
North Wales Live
18-05-2025
- General
- North Wales Live
I tried seven brands of salted butter and the difference was a major surprise
In my opinion, there's nothing quite like the simple joy of bread and butter. So, when I was given the opportunity to try seven different types of salted butter, I leapt at the chance. Little did I know that this seemingly simple taste test would push me to the limits of human endurance, writes Vita Molyneux. Until you've tasted seven distinct butters in a mere 30 minutes, you can't truly understand what the body is capable of. By mid way, I was struggling. Maybe I was being too generous with my spreading, or perhaps it was the 23-degree heat in my bedroom, but I did not feel great. I stared down at three more butters feeling my arteries beginning to clog. My head was spinning and I needed a drink of water and a lie down. I needed a piece of fresh fruit, I needed a hug. Instead I took a deep breath, reminded myself that this is my job and I'm extremely lucky to have it, and cracked on. By the end, I believe I had transcended. But the results were in and I have declared a winner - and a loser. All the butters were left out on my counter for an hour to achieve the perfect spreadability, reports the Express. The seven salted butters I sampled were: All Things Butter, Lurpak Slightly Salted, Kerrygold, Anchor, Tesco own brand, Aldi Cowbelle and Lidl Dairy Manor. Lurpak This is a classic. It's my usual purchase, but I must confess, I rarely indulge in just bread and butter, so I most often use it in cooking. I had high expectations but, to be honest, Lurpak left me somewhat disappointed. It tasted a bit oilier than I anticipated, and the salt was more subtle than I prefer. However, the texture and spreadability were good. Overall, Lurpak scores OK. Rating: 6/10. All Things Butter The colour of this was a stunning rich yellow. When I sliced off the piece I was going to taste I was taken aback by its crumbly texture. However, after softening, the butter was rich, creamy and indulgent with the perfect level of salt. This butter tasted like luxury, and I loved it! Rating: 9/10. Aldi Cowbelle This one had the best spreadability so far - it went on the bread perfectly and was the saltiest of the bunch. There was an aftertaste of the sea, but I like the sea, so that's fine. It had a rich, golden colour, and almost had a hint of garlic about it (although that could be the chopping board). Really lovely. Rating: 8/10. Kerrygold The spreadability was a little poor, but it didn't tear the bread, which is always a good sign. It had the most gorgeous colour of all the butters, a stunning yellowish gold - I suppose it's in the name. However, it wasn't very salty at all, and the texture was pretty nondescript. Overall, OK. Rating: 6/10. Lidl Dairy Manor This butter was nearly white, and quite salty, with a slightly bitter aftertaste. It had top-notch spreadability and I favour the saltier ones, so this gets an extra point. Rating: 7/10. Tesco Tesco's own brand was a real let down. It was overly oily and lacked flavour with no real salty tang. Despite its spreadability and appealing colour, I can only award Tesco a modest score. Rating: 4/10. Anchor The final hurdle! The end was in sight. This butter had a pleasing texture and was rich and creamy, although not as salty as I might prefer - instead it had that peculiar garlic undertone like the Aldi butter. But again, that could very well have been my wooden chopping board. It was satisfactory, but nothing exceptional, so it receives an in-between score. Rating: 5/10. Final thoughts All Things Butter clinched the title for the best butter, and sadly, Tesco's own brand needs to be cast aside. But overwhelmingly, I learned a crucial lesson - too much of a good thing is indeed a real phenomenon. The next time I'm offered such a decadent taste test, I am calling for reinforcements. sent twice daily to your inbox Look for places near you
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Costco Shoppers Say This 'DELICIOUS' Snack Is Life-Changing: 'We Ate 3 Bags Last Night'
We've seen our fair share of rave reviews from Costco shoppers, but there's one item from the warehouse that's so good some customers are calling it life-changing. To our surprise, the savory snack Costco fans can't seem to get enough of is their Kirkland popcorn. A Reddit thread praising the popcorn was flooded with dozens of comments from fans eager to share their thoughts on the snack. In the thread, the original poster confessed that they were a little bit skeptical at first, but quickly became a believer. Related: "Kirkland popcorn… changed my life. I had seen a couple posts here & there saying that their popcorn was sooooooo good. I was in the other day, out of popcorn, & saw it's only $14 (for a 42 pack). Okay fine lemme take a chance, $14 isn't that big of a deal. Yeah no this is THE BEST popcorn I've ever had in my life. It's like rich & creamy & buttery but without being yellow & thick & greasy. DELICIOUS. 100/10," they wrote. Others quickly chimed in, with several of them stating that Kirkland popcorn completely changed their once negative thoughts about microwave popcorn. "I hate microwave popcorn. And the Kirkland stuff brought me back to it," read one comment. "As much as I want to get away from microwave popcorn I just can't quit the Kirkland ones cause it's so damn good. I like some melted Kerrygold on it, or furikake or nutritional yeast. SO GOOD," another person chimed in. Related: The Kirkland popcorn is apparently so good that shoppers are devouring bags back-to-back. "Bought some yesterday after that post. We ate 3 bags last night," one popcorn enthusiast admitted. Will you be adding Kirkland popcorn to your grocery list for your next Costco trip? Up Next
