Best Possible Taste With Sharon Noonan

In this episode of BPT Georgina Campbell reveals the October winner of the Bord Bia Just Ask Initiative. Goatsbridge Trout farmer, Mag Kirwan, shares details about a great new cookbook, Fishwives, which is raising funds for a worthy charity. Joanne McLaughlin from the CCAG Food Network highlights what to look forward during CCAG Restaurant Week. Barbara Hughes from Ruby Blue Spirits talks vodka with Sharon Noonan. Noel Keane has programme info for the 22nd Listowel Food Fair.

A special BPT show produced by Sharon Noonan focusing on Food on the Edge with guest presenter Manuela Spinelli. Manuela talks to FOTE Head of Operations, Drigin Gaffey, goes behind the scenes with Ruth Hegarty, Egg and Chick, finds out about the catering requirements and artisan food producers with the Foodie Forum's Jacinta Dalton and talks to delegate Chef James Devine from the Michelin Star Deane's Eipic. Sharon Noonan talks to Eanna Hassett about what speakers will enjoy on their excursion to the award winning Ashford Castle.

Wine merchant, Ron Forrestal, shares details about wines from Chile. Sharon Noonan visits Sonas Healthcare to get info about the benefits of honey from Rosemarie Bennis and travels to Belfast to the BBC Good Food Show where she meets Tracey Hamilton and Clare Forster from Mash Direct. Miena Rust is on the phone talking about her award winning hand made nougat.

To celebrate 3 years on air, Best Possible Taste invited Failte Ireland Food Champion Mark Murphy from Dingle Cookery School to sit in the presenter's chair. Mark interviews BPT usual presenter, Sharon Noonan, about how the show came about. He puts a call into the Butter Museum in Cork. Maurice Gilbert from Ballyhoura Apple Farm visits the studio to share his story and as Mark says "behind every great man, there's a great woman" and in Wade Murphy's case, it's his wife and business partner in 1826 Adare, Elaine Hourigan.

This episode of BPT focuses on the 2016 Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards and is dedicated to the late Shane McArdle. We hear from a selection of judges including Neven Maguire (audio courtesy of Blas na hEireann recorded by Mark McMonagle & Judie Russell). Sharon Noonan talks to the 2016 Food Producers' Champions, John & Sally McKenna & meets Aisling Wixted from Greenhouse to discuss the importance of branding & packaging. Teresa Storey, Donan McDonnell & Geraldine Emerson express their delight with winning Blas na hEireann awards. There is also a tribute to the late Shane McArdle who was part of the Blas family.

In this episode, Food & Wine Magazine's Rachael Kealy visits the studio to review Kyoto in Limerick City. Paul O Connor shares details about the Irish Curry Awards. Georgina Campbell reveals winners of her annual awards. Caroline Gray provides a preview of the latest issue of Easyfood magazine.

Ron from Forrestal Wine Merchants visits the BPT studio to discuss Australian wines. Manuela Spinelli has news about a food tour travelling around Ireland to support families affected by Alzheimer's. Failte Ireland Food Champion, Anthony O Toole, talks about his new role & a recent visit to Mexico. Mark Murphy has news about the 10th Dingle Food Festival.

This episode of Best Possible Taste features speakers from the 2016 Failte Ireland Food Connect Conference in Tankardstown House, Slane, Co Meath. Sharon Noonan talks to: Travel writer Pol O Conghaile who chaired the event; Documentary maker Daniel Klein aka Perennial Plate and Justin Green, Bertha's Revenge Gin, who were guest speakers. Food producers Maria Flynn and Marita Collier whose unique products, purple potatoes and Irish grown garlic, were highlighted and used in the menus during the conference.

In this BPT show Wade Murphy, Chef Patron, 1826 Adare visits the studio to talk about the recent Food & Wine Magazine Restaurant Awards. Rebecca Burr, Editor of the Michelin Guide GB & Ireland is on the phone to talk stars. Sharon Noonan visits Sonas Healthfood Shop in Newcastle West to ask Rosemarie Bennis' advice about supplements for children. Tara Foster is on Skype to reveal her plans to travel from her home in Australia to Ireland to explore the Emerald Isle on a pushbike.

On this BPT Food and Wine Magazine's Rachael Kealy visits the studio to review Idas Restaurant in Dingle. Caroline Gray has a preview of the September issue of Easyfood Magazine. Fiona Madigan from Garrett's Butchers reveals their latest range produced specifically for children - Garrett's Gobblers. Helen Collins has details of the Taste of West Cork Programme.

Another chance to hear previously aired interviews including a restaurant review with Racheal Kealy, a discussion about Malbec wines with Ron Forrestal, the challenges when eating a vegetarian diet with Sid Sheehan and Theresa Storey aka Green Aproness is in studio with her book - Fruit on the Table.

"Devlins' Yellowman - A Taste of Childhood" explores the history of a homemade toffee synonymous with the annual Lammas Fair in Ballycastle, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland and the dilemma faced by the family member entrusted to safeguard its secret recipe. Produced by Sharon Noonan and supported by the BAI.

This Best Possible Taste Programme features the radio documentary "Devlins' Yellowman - A Taste of Childhood" supported by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and produced by Sharon Noonan. Interviewees include: Tony Devlin John Devlin Terry Dempster Noel McMeel Will Taylor John Fitzmaurice Jim Gilmore Michelle Lestas Rossa McMahon

Ron from Forrestal Wine Merchants talks about Malbec wines. Aoife Carrigy, Chair of the Irish Food Writers’ Guild, shares details about the IFWG Social Responsibility Award. Artist Henrietta Graham is on the phone to discuss her passion for painting kitchen scenes and portraits of chefs.

Trish Kelly visits the BPT studio to reveal details about a new wine that is infused with peat! Shauna Quinn from Hangfire BBQ is on the phone to talk about an epic BBQ adventure in the US and Wales and getting 1300 bookings before opening. Daniel Klein from the Perennial Plate talks to Sharon Noonan by Skype to ask listeners to make suggestions as to where he should eat, drink and stay for 2 months in Ireland. Meat merchant, Peter Hannan, celebrates the NI Year of Food and Drink August Love Meat theme by discussing his award winning products.

Food & Wine Magazine's Rachael Kealy visits the studio to provide a review of Azur in Limerick. Sharon Noonan enjoys afternoon tea in Castle Durrow to celebrate its 300 year anniversary and meets Sara Stokes to find out about its history. Avril McArdle, Mymilkman.ie reveals how technology complements the delivery service offered by your local milkman. Caroline Gray provides a preview of the August issue of Easyfood Magazine.

Sid Sheehan from Listowel's Nourish by Nature is in studio to talk about keeping your gut healthy. Caroline Rigney from Rigney's Farm in Curraghchase, West Limerick has details about the latest product in the portfolio - granola. Alanna Gallagher explains how and why to vote for your favourite shop in the Irish Times Best Shops 2016 competition. To celebrate the July NI Year of Food & Drink theme, Barry Flanagan talks about the food tour he hosts on Lough Erne in Co Fermanagh.

On this episod eof Best Possible there’s a review of Daroka in Ballybunion, Co Kerry by Food & Wine Magazine’s Rachael Kealy. Chef Pat Lalor appeals for support for his kickstarter project to fund a cookery school at home. Kildare's Judith Boyle explains what it's like to be a new Failte Ireland Food Champion. Rory Carrick aka blogger Eat Drink Run Fun describes his latest adventure at a foraging masterclass in Co Wicklow.

Ron Forrestal visits the BPT studio to talk about wines from the 80s. Sinead Hennessy is on the phone with details about the Failte Ireland Food Champion initiative. Sharon Noonan visits Taste of Dublin and meets John Walsh in the Shebeen, a pub on wheels, and tastes grown up sodas by Black Castle Drinks. Award winning author, Roisin Meaney, calls in to share details about her latest book, The Reunion.

Sid Sheehan discusses vegetarian food and shares a great veggie burger recipe. Sharon Noonan talks to Declan Maxwell about being the best restaurant manager in Dublin at Ireland's best restaurant, SMS Luna. Ruth Hegarty reveals details about a new network for chefs. Paul Stack highlights events coming up at the World of Coffee in Dublin.