Hi Everyone, Sitting at home with nothing to do all day (except look after my lovely little 10 week old daughter!) I have put together a list of some of the good things we sell that can help fight off an infection, or keep a virus from going to your chest or sinuses. Of course, I am not a GP...

Makes 4 to 6 portions 10 Large tomatoes 3 Cloves Garlic 1 sprig Basil 3 tbsp olive oil Salt, pepper and sugar Heat Oven to 240/Gas 9... Very Hot! Chop up tomatoes into chunks, cutting out core if tough. Put onto a deep baking tray with garlic, whole sprig of basil, oilve oil,and seasoning.... Roast for half an hour... or...

We are delighted to have been selected to be finalists in the Green Me Awards 2009 for the Cork Area. The GreenMe Awards recognise and reward businesses and community groups that ''communicate the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility, sustainable development and ethical best practice in business or the community''. Endorsed by Duncan Stuart, Greenme.ie is a website that helps everyone become...

Supplements for pregnancy Apart from eating well, many women take some supplements for pregnancy because it is a time when there is a huge nutritional demand on your body. The baby is gets first call on nutrients so you might need more than you can get from food alone. I take Solgar’s Pre-Natal Nutrients - a very good all-rounder which...

If you are pregnant, I hope you are feeling well and are delighted and healthy. This is an extended version of an article I put in the Grapevine in July 2009; it includes all the bits I had to edit due to space shortage. I hope it is useful. I have divided the article into 3 parts for the blog...

Exciting exhibition of paintings by Rebecca Howles at Organico Cafe in Bantry. Rebecca is a Cork-born Aritist, singer and Jewellery designer. She will be exhibiting in Organico Cafe from June 24th until the end of August. The exhibition coincides with both the West Cork Music Festival and the West Cork Literary Festival - so come up and see it!  

This is a light, tasty salad that I make variations of all throughout the year, substituting different seasonal vegetables for the broccoli and green beans. It is a great salad to bring to a barbecue, to serve as a starter or to serve along side your main meal with some slight variations. For example, if you increase the amount of mint and leave out the cheese you could serve it with spring lamb, or just leave out the cheese and it is delicious with some baked monkfish or fresh mackerel. Topped with marinated lightly fried tofu it makes a dairy-free, vegetarian and yet high protein meal. Continue reading →

Hi I’m Rachel (the one who you never see because I’m always in the kitchen!) and I would like to share my passion with you for healthy food that tastes great and doesn’t cost the earth. In Organico Café our aim is to provide tasty, healthy food that is really good for you (and to serve it along side indulgent...

If you are visiting Bantry for the 2009 West Cork Music Festival there have been a few changes in the town since last year... In terms of eating out, El Gitano's has changed hands and has opened as Currivan's, offering both day and night time menus at very reasonable prices. Bantry House is no longer doing evening meals (though they...

•    Lunch Time Special - Main Course plus tea/coffee for €10.00 •    We are developing Home Pizza Kit for those Friday nights when you need something quick but want to avoid the freezer section. •    Take Away Fresh Delicious Organic Soup          €3.50 •    Take Away Organic Fair Trade Coffee              €1.50 •    Monday’s Bread Offer 2 Wholemeal...