Best Possible Taste With Sharon Noonan

In this Best Possible Taste episode Sharon Noonan talks to chef Shane Smith (Pic by Clare Wilkinson) who has just published his first cookbook “Loaf Tin Bakes.” Shane is doing a demo at the Waterford Festival of Food on Saturday 25 April 2026 in Dungarvan Courthouse that Sharon will be hosting along with all the other cookery demos that day. Check out the full Waterford Festival of Food programme (which is AMAZING) for this incredible #autismfriendly festival.Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Best Possible Taste episode we meet Juliane Caillouette Noble, the CEO of The Sustainable Restaurant Association, an organisation working with restaurants, chefs, and food businesses to make sustainability not just an aspiration but a practical, everyday reality. From climate impact to sourcing to social responsibility, the SRA has become a powerful force in shaping a better food future.BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK PODCAST. VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION AND EPISODES.Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of The Best Possible Taste, we are head to Carlow to meet Emily McClintock Bunbury of the stunning Lisnavagh House which is set within 800 acres of parkland.  Emily shares the story of the estate and to give us a flavour of the different types of events and retreats it hosts and what guests can enjoy when visiting.Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more information and episodes, please visit www.sharonnoonan.comBest Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan meets Orla Drumgoole, known to thousands online as Irish Mammy Cooks and author of the recently published "The Irish Mammy Cooks Cookbook." Orla has built a warm and loyal community by sharing approachable family recipes, clever kitchen tips, and the kind of comforting, nostalgic dishes that feel like home.In this interview, Orla chats with Sharon about how Irish Mammy Cooks began, the inspiration behind her much‑loved content, and why simple, honest cooking resonates so strongly with her followers. She also reflects on the joy of connecting with people through food and the importance of keeping things real in the kitchen.Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more information and episodes visit www.sharonnoonan.comBest Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Best Possible Taste, Ireland’s longest‑running food and drink podcast, Sharon Noonan is joined by Eunice Power, CEO of the Waterford Festival of Food.The festival returns from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 April, centred in the beautiful town of Dungarvan and extending into the surrounding area, including Waterford City. This year’s programme features an incredible 154 events — from intimate food experiences to large‑scale family activities — all celebrating the very best of local producers, chefs, and community spirit.Eunice, along with her small but mighty team of Martha and Mary, has been instrumental in bringing this ambitious festival to life. Sharon recently caught up with her to get a flavour of what’s in store for 2026.You can listen to more episodes of Best Possible Taste on sharonnoonan.com, iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you usually enjoy your podcasts.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 we catch up with Isabella Condon who was the 2025 Gold Service Scholarship winning scholar.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST. For more information and episodes, visit www.sharonnoonan.comBest Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this BPT episode Brian Malone shares the sthory behind founding The Dublin Spice Company. From a sales career in telecoms to having the largest portfolio of vanilla products in Ireland, Brian is a man with a plan!THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.For more information and episodes, visit www.sharonnoonan.comBest Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Best Possible Taste episode brings us up North where farmer David Scott, along with his wife Sandra, is enjoying great success raising a rare, native Irish Moiled breed on the North Coast.Best Possible Taste is Ireland’s longest running food and drink podcast. For more information and episodes, visit www.sharonnoonan.comBest Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This BPT episode guest is photographer Loraine Cox. Loraine has a background in running food businesses and with a deep obsession with the details, taste, texture, colour, composition, and design, Loraine knows what it takes to make food stand out.She has an impressive portfolio of clients that includes Zahra Media, Killadoon Milk and Waldron Family Meats and was a finalist in the Irish Food and Drink Photographer of the Year category at the 2025 Irish Food Writing Awards.Best Possible Taste is Ireland’s longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and details, visit www.sharonnoonan.comBest Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this BPT episode, food journalist Dee Laffan shares lots of her 2026 plans include the curating content and hosting talks at Hospitality Expo, the storytelling magic of Scoop & a Yarn, and the delicious adventures of the soon to be launched Scoop Food Tours. Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more information and episodes, visit www.sharonnoonan.comBest Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this BPT episode we meet John Casey, Founder and CEO of Galmere Foods, a Galway based business and a key player in the Irish food industry.The company recently launched SOOP an on-the-go and no spill, full of flavour, spoonless soup to go.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.For more episodes and information, please visit www.sharonnoonan.comBest Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this BPT episode, Sharon Noonan talkes to Andrea Pedersen, founder of Andrea's Kitchen.Andrea is originally from Germany and moved to East Cork at the end of January 2020 just before COVID.  Her new home has a big garden where Andrea grows berries and vegetables which she uses to make preserves.  After producing too much during the pandemic, she gifted the surplus to friends and family.Andrea's Kitchen was officially founded in spring 2023.  Since its inception, Andrea has taken part in the Supervalu Food Academy and the Acorns Programmewhich is designed to support early-stage female entrepreneurs living in rural Ireland. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.For more episodes and information, please visit www.sharonnoonan.comBest Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first BPT interview of 2026 is with Chris Brownlow, Bread with Benefits.Chris’ background is in agriculture and his wife Sara's background is medicine. Chris used to be responsible for 10% of the national potato crop in Ireland through his role of Potato Manager with what now is Tayto Snacks. He went from growing/sourcing potatoes for a crisp company to working in Chapter One for a week with Ross Lewis whilst on a 3 month full time cookery course at the Dublin Cookery School to starting up a food experience based in the Boyne Valley that uses bread to tell a story of sustainability, health, history and sharing an understanding of how food choices can affect you and the environment.THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST.For more episodes and information, please visit www.sharonnoonan.comBest Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

For this BPT episode, we head to Kerry to explore the world of whiskey thanks to Neil Saad, founder of Kingdom Whiskey Tasting Events. Neil offers a mobile service that brings unique local tasting experiences to his guests.He works closely with the local craft producers and brands and is very passionate about telling their stories and bringing the people behind the small craft brands to life.Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast.For more episodes and info, visit www.sharonnoonan.comBest Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.comBest Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.comBest Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.comBest Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.comBest Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.comBest Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, visit www.sharonnoonan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.