Best Possible Taste With Sharon Noonan

In this Best Possible Taste episode Sharon Noonan chats to the Asia Market’s Eva Pau. Asia Market has curated a special series of experiences to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year 2025 which runs from January 29th to February 12th 2025. It is the ‘Year of the Snake’ and festivities focus on Chinese customs, culture, and cuisine. Eva shares details about how to get involved in the celebrations and time-honoured Chinese traditions. BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST. VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR MORE DETAILS.

In the first 2025 episode of Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan talks to Helen Bracken from Fox Covert Farm in Co Offaly. Helen and her family are a fifth-generation farming family who have a strong interest in sustainable farming and environmental protection. Helen shares the Fox Covert Farm story and what inspired them to become growers of hemp seed in a 100% natural, pesticide, fungicide and herbicide-free environment. BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST. VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR MORE EPISODES.

In this episode of the Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan talks to Lisa Wilkinson from The Wicklow Escape. From exquisite food to immersive stays, Lisa’s passion for sustainable and seasonal dining truly sets The Wicklow Escape apart. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST. Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more episodes.

In this interview we meet Aisling McGann from SiSú, a Limerick-based brand that produces nutritious wholesome beverages using solely plant-based ingredients and adopting sustainable practices. Aisling’s father Brian founded the company a number of years ago and Aisling shares its background and the journey that brought her home to work in the family business. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more information.

In this Best Possible Taste episode, we meet the remarkable Sally Barnes, founder of the renowned and multi-award winning Woodcock Smokery in West Cork, Ireland. A true pioneer in the art of fish smoking, Sally is the only producer in Ireland who smokes exclusively wild fish, sourced responsibly. This interview reveals Sally's inspiring journey, her passion for preserving heritage skills, and the secrets behind her exceptional creations. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.

In this episode Sharon Noonan talks to Ciara O Brien owner of Barnahown B&B in Mitchelstown, Co Cork. Barnahown is a luxurious new low-impact guesthouse that featured in RTÉ’s At Your Service in October 2024. BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK PODAST AND FIRST AIRED ON WEST LIMERICK 102FM IN 2013. VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR MORE DETAILS.

In this Best Possible Taste episode we meet Malte Half who is the head chef at Glas, the renowned plant-based Irish restaurant, in Ireland that recently celebrated five years of culinary excellence. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023. For more Best Possible Taste episodes visit www.sharonnoonan.com

In this episode of Best Possible Taste we travel to Northern Ireland to visit the 2024 Invest NI Food and Drink Showcase. First, we will hear from Grainne Moody, Interim Director, Invest NI Food & Drink Division. After Grainne sets the scene for the showcase, we meet a series of producers who took part in it. Carlos Capparelli has details about Capparelli Artisan Pasta. Jack Coulter shares the Crust & Crumb Bakery story. Tim McCarthy from Blackfire Food Ltd gives us an update from the last time we talked to him at the Balmoral show earlier this year. Kate McIldowney gives an insight into the ethos of Slim’s Healthy Kitchen and finally we celebrate the recent award success of Clandeyboye Estate yoghurt with Bryan Boggs. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest-running food and drink podcast. For more episodes of Best Possible Taste visit www.sharonnoonan.com

In this interview, we meet Aisling Kelly Hunter from the Sligo Oyster experience who won the BIM Seafood Innovation award at this year’s Blas na hÉireann/Irish food awards THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.

I recently had the pleasure of attending Michelle Darmody’s book launch. Seed to Supper is a beautiful book and I was delighted to have Michelle on the Best Possible Taste to tell us about it. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.

Birgitta Hedin Curtin is no stranger to the Best Possible Taste and is always a welcome guest! The founder of the multi-award-winning Burren Smokehouse is celebrating 35 years in business as well as more prestigious awards. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.

We head to Northern Ireland for this episode of Best Possible Taste to meet Jim Nash from the Wild Atlantic Distillery James Huey shares the story of the Walled City Brewery. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest-running food and drink radio show and podcast. On air since 2013!

In this interview Will Taylor and Emma Connolly from Glastry Farm in Northern Ireland share the Glastry Farm story which features a number of awards for their range of icecreams and sorbets. BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST.

Kate Ryan is an award-winning food writer originally from the UK but now resident in beautiful West Cork.  In 2023 Kate was the Blas na hÉireann Producers' Champion and Food Story Teller of the Year.  In this interview Kate chats about her career to date which includes recently completing a Masters at UCC. BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 11 YEARS ON AIR IN SEPTEMBER 2024.

In this interview, the multi-talented Anthony O'Toole who is an international specialist in travel, Irish gastronomy, sustainability and design, gives an insight into his career and shares details about his latest venture, Fat Tomato, an edible garden located in the southeast of Ireland that produces over 500 heritage varieties of fruit, herbs, and vegetables. BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST!

Blanca Valencia shares details about Eat Spain Drink Spain which will be taking place across the country in October, bringing together Ireland’s finest restaurants, retailers, and hospitality venues to present the best of traditional and modern Spanish fare. Food and drink enthusiasts will have a unique opportunity to explore the delicious offerings of Spain through tastings, wine dinners, tapas trails, interactive workshops, and a unique programme of events – all without leaving the country! BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST!

OLLIE HORTON is originally from the Channel Island of Guernsey, but in 2013 he settled in Lanzarote where he has worked in both the tourism and property sectors. He has always enjoyed a glass of wine (or two!) and has developed his knowledge of winemaking and viticulture. which particularly fascinated him on Lanzarote. In this interview, Sharon Noonan chats to Ollie to find out more about the journey that led him to Wine Tours Lanzarote. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.

Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire is the co-editor of "Irish Food History: A Companion" (published September 2024) which Darina Allen described as a landmark publication in the growing field of Irish food studies and food history. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST.

Karyn Booth is a professional food stylist and food writer. From working with chefs of the highest standard to styling food for The Game of Thrones, her story is fascinating. Best Possible Taste is Ireland’s longest-running food and drink radio show and podcast celebrating 11 years on air this month!

In this Best Possible Taste interview we hear the Zanna Cookhouse story thanks to found Owen Mullins. The Wexford company was founded in 2007 and makes award-winning quiches and pies. Best Possible Taste is Ireland’s longest-running food and drink radio show and podcast celebrating 11 years on air this month!