5 Ripe tomatoes 1 Cucumber, diced 250g Feta cheese, crumbled a handfull of black olives, kalamata if possible 125ml olive oil 4 tbsp lemon juice freshly black pepper small bunck of Oregano, finely chopped Chop up the tomatoes and put into a large salad bowl, and add the cucumber, feta cheese and olives. Pour over the olive oil and lemon...

Organic food is set to become one of the beggest food trends in Europe in this century, according to an article published in the Sunday Business Post (September 2005 By Suzanne Mitchell). She points out that Organic Baby Food now accounts for almost half of all baby food bought worldwide ( a figure which does not reflect how many parents...

This recipe was given to me by a great friend and fellow cook, it has been enjoyed by all our customers and remains a firm favoriate in the cafe. At the moment the beetroot that is available is amazingly sweet yet still earthy and the simply ingredients in the following recipe complement it perfectly. Continue reading →

In Organico Bantry we are constantly trying to find new local suppliers of organic produce. Currently we stock: potatoes from Vincent (certified organcic); eggs and cheese from Gubbeen; Carraig Goats Cheese from Art Verschloot; salad and other veggies from Kristin (certified organic) and from Paul; honey in jars, squares and tubs (still in the comb) from about 5 different sources...

In Organico Cafe yesterday a customer commented on her roasted aubergine and chickpea curry saying that it smelt and tasted amazing. 'I know why' she said 'it's because it is un-polluted food'. As I carried on serving lunch I reflected on her comment. I think it is an excellent way to describe our food. We are not trying to serve...

The popularity of Organic food is on the rise internationally, with major food companies such as Tesco, M & S, Roma and Heinze increasingly their production of 'Organic' foods. However, there are good reasons to keep on supporting the origional leaders of the movement such as Whole Earth, Biona, Suma and Meridian (to name but a few), and also to...

Organico Cafe is an oasis of calm and great food in the middle of Bantry. Our specialitiy is reall home cooked good veggie food - which appeals to both veggies and non-veggies! We love expermenting so you never know what delights await you - and then we know how much reliability means when you are feeling low so we always...

Organico Bakery produces one of the biggest ranges of Spelt breads, cakes and scones in West Cork, possibly in Ireland. We have been baking with spelt for nearly 5 years, and we now make 4 different kinds of bread (white & brown yeast; white & brown sourdough; white & brown soda & french sticks, which are a mix of regular...

In Organico Cafe we offer a wide selection for people who are coeliac or are trying to avoid Gluten, dairy, wheat, sugar, salt or saturated fats. Our aims are simple: to provide healthy, tasty and interesting food for everyone. We specialise in vegetarian foods because we believe that they are healthier and we are so enjoying cooking with vegetables, sprouts...

It's been a great summer for fruit and we've had the best of local mixed with some great exotic fruits. Our policy is to try and keep our food miles down and to that end we've had some great local berries this year. The highlight for me was the strawberries. You know, the kind of strawberries that make you tingle...