Munster Express Online

Waterford Chamber is delighted to be supporting members GIY at the GROW HQ Kitchen for the Harvest Festival again this year.
Thanks to the sponsorship of City Square Shopping Centre, Dunnes Stores, House of Waterford Crystal and George’s Court, the GROW HQ Kitchen at Blackfriars will feature some of Ireland’s leading names in the culinary industry.
The free two day event kicks off on Saturday, September 12th with a local success story, as Irene Queally of Pip and Pear presents Healthy Eating for Baby at 10am and she is followed at 12pm by Rory O’Connell and Darina Allen. Chef Adrian takes to the stage at 2pm and Saturday’s line up concludes with Lilly Higgins from 4pm.
The inimitable Tom Doorley and his wife Joanne open proceedings on Sunday, followed by Mark Diacono of the River Cottage fame. The event finishes with a fascinating demonstration by Gaby Wieland.
Also the Big Taste is back! On the back of the success of Harvest 2014, Waterford Chamber Skillnet and their community of artisan entrepreneurs are back in John Roberts Square this September 12th and 13th. Participants in the Big Taste this year include The Hartery Kitchen, a local artisan food business who produce a range of Indian curry pastes, spice blends and hot food on the go for you to enjoy. Come along and sample unique and delicious pastries from Cakeface, tasty treats from Le Salon du Macaron or Sammy’s Twister Fries.
Meet The Sea Gardener Marie Power and sample some of her health protein snack bars and caponata both containing seaweed or pick up some breads from The Seagull Bakery, a small Artisan bakery specialises in the art of sourdough baking, Yeast & Wheat Free Bread.
Street food masters Flavourhaus are bringing their cuisine back to Harvest for a second year in a row and will be joined at The Big Taste tent by Smokey D’s, Claire’s Cordials and The Sausage Experience.
So whether you are on team sweet or team savoury, The Big Taste Tent will have what you are looking for so come along and join us for Harvest 2015, you won’t be disappointed………or leave hungry!!!