Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice

What an unforgettable morning we had here at Ballyknocken Cookery School last week. We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming the fabulous Deric and the TV3 Ireland AM Crew from Virgin Media to Ballyknocken to help launch Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice,...

The Farmer’s Journal – Catheine Fulvio

Catherine will be one of the headlining chefs at the 2026 Ballymaloe Festival of Food ‘I’m still dabbling in the sheep,” chef Catherine Fulvio says, laughing, as we settle in for our first chat in several years. “I have 14 gorgeous girls. The breed is called...

Catherine Fulvio’s Secret to the Perfect Christmas Duck

Catherine Fulvio’s Secret to the Perfect Christmas Duck Crispy Skin, Zesty Flavours & Duck Fat Gold! A Showstopper for Your Christmas Feast There’s nothing quite like the sight and smell of a perfectly roasted Silver Hill Duck taking centre stage on the...

Love Food, No Waste

Welcome food lovers! This week we’re tackling a topic close to our hearts here at Ballyknocken Cookery School: Love Food, No Waste. Did you know that Irish households throw away tonnes of perfectly good food? It’s a huge waste of money and resources, but thankfully, a...