Did you know that mushrooms have big health benefits?
Listen to the audio below in which Lucy Deegan, who is co-founder of Ballyhoura Mountain Mushrooms, talks about how good they are for you.
The interview was recorded at the Mahon Point farmers’ market, where you’ll find lots of cork food stalls every Thursday from 10am to 3pm.
Click on the link below to listen:
Ummera Salmon © Roger Overall 2010
CORK FOOD producers are among the best in Ireland. Their artisan products consistently win national and international awards, and there is hardly a type of food that isn’t produced in Co. Cork. Smoked salmon, beef, boiled sweets, pork, seafood, cheese, bread, black and white puddings, cakes, preserves, poultry, yoghurt, chocolate, coffee, cider, beer, vegetables – the list goes on and all are of the highest quality.
Cork food producers typically perform well at the Great Taste Awards, which are organized annually by the Guild of Fine Food in the UK.
Around the world
With such a stellar reputation, it isn’t surprising that Cork food is known beyond the county borders. In fact, it is known beyond the national borders of Ireland.
For instance, Glenilen diary products can be found in London, where the company’s old-fashioned tasting yoghurts are popular. In 2011, Glenilen was crowned Good Food Ireland’s Food Producer of the Year.
Timoleague-based smokehouse Ummera’s smoked salmon has been served at the House of Lords in London. In fact, its smoked eel has made its way all the way to Hawaii.
Local markets
Cork’s food producers sell through local supermarkets, as well as a range of markets, including Ireland’s best known – the English Market in the centre of Cork City.
Established in 1788, it is one of the gastronomic highlights of any visit to Cork. Indeed, such is its significance that it was included in the itinerary of Queen Elizabeth II when she visited Ireland in 2011.
At the market, you’ll find butchers, poultry specialists, fishmongers, bakers, gourmet sausage producers, green grocers, olive sellers… you name it.
In addition at the permanent English Market, cork food is available at a series of over 20 weekly farmers’ markets throughout the city and county.
Want to know more?
If you’re interested in Cork food and Cork food producers, why not visit Cork Foodie, where you’ll find lots of interviews, articles, and photography.
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