What is Euro-Toques?
Created in Brussels in 1986, Euro-toques is a European organization preserving the European culinary heritage through a network of thousands of chefs across the European community. They focus on promoting artisan local food, preserving food traditions and promoting networking between members.
What is Euro-Toques Ireland?
Euro-toques Ireland was created in 1986 by Mirtle Allen from
Ballymaloe House and with the
assistance of commissioners John Howard of Le Coq Hardi in Dublin, Declan
Ryan of Arbutus Lodge in Cork, and Gerry Galvin of Drimcong House in Galway. Euro-toques
Ireland members are committed to the principles of seasonality, sourcing
local food, knowing the origin of their ingredients, using
high quality ingredients and supporting small and local food producers.
Who won the awards?
Who won the awards?
Sponsored by Eirgrid, the Euro-Toques Ireland Food awards
2013 took place at the Residence Club Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2. Radio and TV
broadcaster Ella Mc Sweeney hosted the
ceremony during which awards were given to 5 innovative producers of traditional
Irish products:
- Mick Murphy, traditional Snap-net salmon fisherman on the River Nore, Co. Kilkenny – read full profile here
During the reception, attendees were served sumptuous canapés
made with the award-winning products by Residence chefs and Euro-toques members Graham Neville & Peter Everett. I had a delightful afternoon enjoying great food and wine in a beautiful setting while chatting with professionals of the Irish food industry.
If you want to find out more about Euro-Toques Ireland, you can visit their website http://www.euro-toques.ie or to follow them on Twitter here.
Disclaimer: I was a guest at this event after winning a competition on Twitter. I gave no undertaking to write a review and the words above are, as always, my honest opinion.
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| Mussels with Longueville House Cider |
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| River Nore wild salmon with onzu |
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| scallop and Kilbeggan organic oat porridge |
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| Kilbeggan organic oats with slow cooked Regan organic duck |
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| Longueville House cider with whipped Kilbeggan organic oats |
If you want to find out more about Euro-Toques Ireland, you can visit their website http://www.euro-toques.ie or to follow them on Twitter here.
Disclaimer: I was a guest at this event after winning a competition on Twitter. I gave no undertaking to write a review and the words above are, as always, my honest opinion.