S2 Ep11: Fingal Ferguson - The Knifemaker of Gubbeen
Fingal Ferguson is a fifth generation cheese and charcuterie maker, based in Schull, West Cork, as well as being one of the worlds most respected bladesmiths. He and his family have been behind some of the most recognized and respected products to come out of the boundless cornucopia of West Cork. We talk knives, lives and have a great time in this Episode of Thats Bangin'
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S2 Ep10: An escape to Wicklow with Danni Barry
Wicklow is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in Ireland and on this episode, Chris travels to new dining destination "The Wicklow Escape". A Wicklow special chatting to some great local suppliers, owner of The Wicklow Escape Lisa Wilkinson and executive chef Danni Barry. Danni was the second female in Ireland to hold a Michelin Star and was named chef of the year in 2016.
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S2 Ep9: Galway Special - Grainne Mullins & Jp McMahon
24 hours in Galway to celebrate the amazing food scene that has developed in recent years. Grainne Mullins tells us about the science of chocolate and her incredible tale from chemistry to chocolate entrepreneur. Then Mister Eat Galway himself, (44:52) Jp McMahon tells the story of Irish food and its progression over many centuries.
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S2 Ep8: TWELVE FIRES SPECIAL! The incredible John Relihan
This week Chris and Marcus are joined by one of Ireland's most exciting chefs, fresh off the back of his first twelve fires event in Wexford, John Relihan.
Having left Kerry at 16 to work for Jamie Oliver and having cooked all around the world since then, racking up some incredible stories Along the way, John Relihan is amazing, and it was a pleasure to have him on that's bangin'
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S2 Ep7: The Spice of White! - Dublin's Vegan Queen Holly White
Chris & Marcus are taken on an in depth journey of veganism, with best selling author & vegan queen Holly White. A discussion about how vegan culture has changed in recent years, how turning vegan changed Holly's life and nonstop talk of delicious dishes!
Join Marcus O'Laoire and Chris Mellon as they celebrate everything good from farm to plate, ship to service and field to fork. This is a celebration of everything tasty, fresh and excellent coming from Ireland, as well as interviews with people who are shaping the best of the best of food and drink from around the country.