LIMERICK was once famed for delicious ham that was fit for Royalty but now it can add award winning traditional Irish butter to that menu of success.
Landing top spot at the 10th Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards in Dingle last week, Glenstal Irish Creamery Salted Butter which is traditionally churned and wrapped in parchment paper.
The Glenstal Foods handmade butter earned itself the highest marks of all 2,500 food entries at the recent national competition held in West Kerry.
Understandably delighted, Gareth Coleman of Glenstal Foods credited the work of the team.
“This accolade is testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff and supplier members. We like to think our butter is one of the creamiest, naturally spreadable and tastiest available,” he said.
“There are just two ingredients, cream and a pinch of salt. This resonates positively with today’s health conscious consumer,” he added.
Other category winners from Limerick included Rigney’s Farmhouse near Curraghchase with their Granola with Goji Raisins and Flame Raisins and Amodeo Salad Dressing from Sabrina Amodeo of Tuscany Bistro.
Milk Market vendor Theresa Storey of the Green Apron was a category winner with her Irish Whiskey Mustard while Moonriver Chocolate won bronze for their Sweet Pudding Spice Drinking Chocolate.
Other local winners include, Ballyhoura Apple Farm, Martin’s Mustard, Twomey’s Bakery and BeeActive.
A full list of winners can be found at irishfoodawards.com
Meantime, Limerick restaurant 1826 Adare has retained its Bib Gourmand status in the new Michelin Guide to Great Britain Ireland.
The prestigious award recognises establishments that offer good food at affordable prices of €40 or less for a three-course meal.
Another eatery popular with Limerick visitors, Morrissey’s of Doonbeg joined the seven newcomers to the guide from Ireland while Aidan McGrath’s Wild Honey Inn in Lisdoonvarna has joined the Michelin-starred status along with ten others around the country.
Michelin Guide editor, Rebecca Burr, said she was confident the demand for good food in Ireland will see further development of its culinary landscape over the next few years.
The latest food news comes as the successful Pigtown Food Series enters its second month of celebrations. See more of what is happening during October here
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