In Organico, Bantry, we have noted a dramatic raise over the past few years in the demand for Organic food from our Irish customers. When our shop first opened in the early 1990's our customer base was nearly exclusively non-Irish - known as 'Blow-ins' in West Cork terms. Now we have more that 75% Irish customers. This shift has occured...

For the best vegetarian lunch in West Cork, visit Organico Cafe in Bantry. We serve a full menu of Organic Vegetarian food all year round - soups and sandwhiches; salads plates and stews; curries and pasties. We also serve delicious organic Fair Trade coffee, cakes, scones and snacks from our bakery next door. Organico Cafe is part of a family...

Our menu in Organico Cafe changes regularly, but here is a taster... Today's Menu Soups Courgette, mint & split pea soup served with fresh spelt bread Italian bean stew served with fresh spelt bread Main Courses 3-Bean Vegetable Chilli, served with brown rice, grated cheddar & tsatziki Summer Tart (roasted cherry tomatoes & fetta) served with a choice of 2...

In Organico Bantry we believe it is vital to support the development of the Irish Organic sector. There is certainly a growing awareness of and demand for organic food in Ireland; you only have to see the new 'organic' ranges in our Irish supermarkets to see that! However, there is far too much Organic food imported into Ireland and we...

If you like Organic good food you must visit Organico Cafe, Shop, and Bakery in Bantry, West Cork. In Organico we specailise in offering an organic alternative wherever we can source one - that means our shop stocks everything from Organic foods to wines, fresh fruits and veggies right down to organic woolly socks! We also stock Dr Hauschka face...

Organic food has traditionally had a reputation for being “good for you” but a bit boring! Organico Café (Bantry, West Cork, Ireland) turns this on its head offering food that is both exciting and delicious. Rachel Dare, who trained with Darina Allen at Ballymaloe, supplies the inspiration behind the menu in Organico Café. Rachel has a distinctive style, fusing a...

MIXED BEAN SALAD 500 g kindey beans 500 g cannolinni beans ½ cucumber 1 pkt parsley 1 pkt coriander 300 g red onion dressing 125 mls sweet chili sauce 100 mls vinegar 200 mls olive oil 1 lemon zest and juice 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper Soak the kidney and cannolinni beans for over night or at least 12...

If you use a good quality olive oil and organic red cabbage, carrots and seeds, this salad is very nutritious and high in fiber as well as healthy fats. Eat with some fresh poached or oven roasted fish or tofu and a small amount of Quinoa or brown rice for a light lunch or evening meal. 500 g red cabbage...

750 g white cabbage 500 g carrot 250 g apple 200 g onion make dressing in measuring jug 200 g mayonaise 250 g yoghurt 50 g olive oil 50 g white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Thinly slice white cabbage cutting out any tough stalks out first, peel or scrape carrots (if using non organic or making...

In Organico we try to practice what we preach. Many people say they use 'organic products wherever possible', but when you ask them the might use organic lettuce, in the summer. We are trying to use all organic products unless they are not available. All our soups, salads and bakes are made using organic fruit & vegetables (locally grown whenever...