Best Possible Taste With Sharon Noonan

In this episode we meet Tom Comerford, head chef at The Hound Restaurant in the renowned Mount Juliet Estate in Thomastown, Co Kilkenny.  Tom shares details about his career to date and his latest role in his home county. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more information and episodes, visit www.sharonnoonan.com

In this episode we turn our attention to a collection of Irish country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants.  BPT host Sharon Noonan talks to Michelle Maguire, CEO of Ireland’s Blue Book, who gives an insignt into the history of the organisation and shares details about its newly joined members. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more information and episodes.

In this Best Possible Taste episode, Sharon Noonan chats to Dungarvan’s Eunice Power about her new cookbook, "My Irish Kitchen Table." Eunice is a chef with a regular cookery slot on RTE's Today with Maura and Daithi, she is an event caterer, Tesco Ambassador and CEO of the Waterford Festival of Food. Best Possible Taste is Ireland’s longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, please visit www.sharonnoonan.com

In this episode, Sharon Noonan talks to trained futurist and founder of FutaVista Consultancy, Damien Heary.  Futavista is a cutting-edge strategic futures consultancy, equipping businesses with the tools to navigate uncertainty, drive long-term innovation and thrive in any future. As a futures strategist, Damien helps brands future-proof and future-prime their business through foresight-driven strategy, horizon scanning and expert advisory. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and details, visit www.sharonnoonan.com

In this BPT episode, Sharon Noonan chats to Suzie Lee winner of BBC's Best Home Cook in 2020, host of the cookery series (Home Cook Hero and East Meets West) on BBC NI TV and author of three cookbooks. Suzie’s recipes are inspired by her Chinese heritage and NI upbringing in Lisburn. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information visit www.sharonnoonan.com

In this BPT episode Sharon Noonan talks to Ian O’Rourke, co-founder of RYSE, Europe’s first mainstream caffeinated chocolate bar. It’s a bold, energising innovation that’s turning heads in both the confectionery and functional food spaces. Ian’s journey from idea to shelf is packed with insight, creativity, and a serious dose of entrepreneurial spirit. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and/or information, please visit www.sharonnoonan.com

In this episode we meet Ella Ryan the Development Manager for The Centre of Food Culture Ireland in the Boyne Valley—a hub that champions storytelling, sustainability, and the vibrant tapestry of Irish food traditions. Ella shares exciting insights into the work of the Centre and tells us more about the upcoming Samhain Festival of Food and Culture, taking place from the 6th to the 9th of November 2025 in Kells, Co. Meath. It’s a festival that brings together producers, chefs, artists, and thinkers to mark the ancient Celtic New Year with a modern celebration of food, folklore, and community. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more information and episodes visit www.sharonnoonan.com

In this BPT episode, we celebrate 35 years of Dromod Boxty with Áine Faughnan. Based in Co. Leitrim, Áine has been a tireless ambassador bringing the humble boxty to tables across the country and beyond. Her dedication to preserving heritage while building a successful, family-run enterprise is truly inspiring. As Domod marks this milestone, we’ll hear about Áine’s journey, the evolution of her business, and the enduring appeal of Ireland’s beloved potato bread. Best Possible Taste is Ireland’s longest-running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com

In this BPT episode, Charlotte Pike, award-winning food writer, teacher, and now author of The Soup Solution, chats with Sharon Noonan about her beautiful new cookbook that celebrates the comfort, versatility, and nourishment of soup. Based in England, Charlotte brings her culinary expertise and thoughtful approach to this timeless dish, offering recipes that are both practical and inspiring. With a deep appreciation for seasonal ingredients and a nod to her training in Ireland, The Soup Solution is more than a cookbook—it’s a guide to eating well, simply. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest-running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com

In this episode of Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan welcomes a dynamic mother-daughter duo whose love of food and family has found its way onto the pages of a beautiful new cookbook. Now You're Cooking! by Lily Mae aka Lils and Jolene Cox features 70 tried-and-tested recipes, including the clever tips and tricks they've learned over the years. In this cookbook, Jolene and Lils write directly for kids, giving them the skills and confidence to learn that cooking is something anyone can do at any age. Best Possible Taste is Ireland’s longest-running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com

In this episode of the Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan chats with Mervyn Steenson, head chef at Groucho’s on the Square in Richhill, Co. Armagh. Mervyn shares the story behind the restaurant’s history, his passion for showcasing local produce, and the importance of being part of the Food Heartland Network. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest-running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and details, visit www.sharonnoonan.com

In this episode, Mairead Finnegan of RollIt Pastry shares her experience taking part in BrandBite, a dynamic initiative by the Art of Grate Food in collaboration with Blas na hÉireann, supported by Taste 4 Success Skillnet, designed to help Irish food producers refine and elevate their branding. Led by industry experts, BrandBite provides strategic guidance to help participants better communicate their story, values, and product appeal. Mairead talks about how the programme helped her unveil a fresh new look for RollIt Pastry—one that reflects the quality of her all-Irish butter pastry and connects more deeply with customers. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast.

In this episode, Sharon Noonan talks to Lou Robbie, known to many as Little Lou Cooks on social media. Lou has built a loyal following thanks to her honest, practical, and delicious approach to home cooking. And now, she’s taken things to the next level with the release of her debut cookbook "Make & Freeze", which has already become a Sunday Times bestseller. Whether you’re batch cooking for a busy week or just looking for ways to make life a little easier—and tastier—Lou’s recipes are all about real food, real life, and making it work. I Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest-running food and drink podcast. Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more episodes and information.

In this episode, we meet Eoin Lennon from Gather & Gather—someone who’s not only passionate about food but also deeply curious about the cultural shifts that ripple through the culinary world. Eoin penned a thought-provoking piece on one of the most talked-about moves in global fine dining: Daniel Humm, the celebrated chef behind New York’s Eleven Madison Park, has reintroduced meat to his menu after four years of serving exclusively plant-based dishes. Eoin shares his insights with BPT host Sharon Noonan and explains why he believes choice, sustainability, and inclusivity are reshaping the future of food. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest-running food and drink podcast. For more details and episodes, visit www.sharonnoonan.com

In this Best Possible Taste episode, Sharon Noonan chats to chef, educator and plant foods consultant James deBurca to find out more about "tempeh" and his business "DeBurca's Tempeh." Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest-running food and drink podcast. Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more details and episodes.

This special episode of Best Possible Taste was recorded live at Cork on a Fork. Host Sharon Noonan had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Fallon Moore from Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards. Now in its 18th year, Blas na hÉireann is the largest blind-tasted food awards on the island of Ireland, celebrating the very best of Irish produce and the passionate people behind it. Fallon chats to Sharon about Cork’s award-winning drinks—an area where the Rebel County truly shines. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest-running food and drink podcast. Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more details and episodes.

This Best Possible Taste episode was recorded LIVE at Cork on a Fork, a Cork City Council festival, on Saturday, 16 August 2025. Hosted by Sharon Noonan the theme of this panel discussion was “Cork’s Food Revolution: Innovators Shaping the Future." Sharon was joined on stage by: * Maria Broderick from The Good Fish Co * Julian Burns of Lullaby Milk * And Hanna Backmo from Hanna’s Bees Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest-running food and drink podcast. Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more information and episodes.

This episode of Best Possible Taste was recorded at Taste of Dublin 2025 — one of the highlights of the Irish food calendar. Sharon Noonan had the pleasure of hosting lots of Food for Thought sessions on the Lovin Dublin stage, where she was joined by many inspiring guests, one of whom was Elaine Fitzsimons from the Matcha Bar. Elaine captivated the audience with her passion for matcha, her journey as a business owner, and of course, treated the audience to a wonderful tasting experience. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST. Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more BPT interviews.

This Best Possible Taste guest brings a whole new meaning to 'fired up about food!' Paul Knapp, also known as the Firefighting Chef, is a recently retired professional firefighter with a lifelong passion for cooking. He chats to Sharon Noonan about his unique culinary journey and his plans in this new era. BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST. VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION AND INTERVIEWS!

In this Best Possible Taste episode, Sharon Noonan chats to Tipperary's Sinéad Delahunty, a woman of many talents! Sinead is a food creator, a passionate advocate for simple, wholesome cooking, a Gaelic footballer, a qualified physiotherapist, a food educator, cookbook author and founder of the Little Deer - a makery where food, nature and all things creativity collide! THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST. Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more details.