Tag: Blog
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Published in the Irish Times, 16 April 2025. The buzzword ‘superfood’ re-entered everyday vernacular in the 1990s. At the time, I was unfamiliar with what this marketing term represented: namely, a bunch of foodstuffs that were touted as having superior health benefits by virtue of their nutrient density. Elevating foods to superfood status was not…
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Kids meet the beekeeper & hear about the secret world of bees! In her beautiful new book, folklorist and third-generation beekeeper, Eimear Chaomhánach, reveals the fascinating stories that surround beekeeping in Ireland. She talks to Stephen Meyler about these age-old mysteries. “I love the story about Aristotle and the bees. It’s a folk tale that’s…