Food and Drink
The Island's Seasonal Flavours with Ireland's Blue Book
Tastes of the season around Irelands Blue Book Houses
Recipes
Beetroot, Blue Cheese, Garden Leaves, Toasted Pistachios and Honey Dressing
Garden Beetroot, Young Buck Blue Cheese, Walled Garden Leaves, Toasted pistachio nuts and Ballymaloe Honey Dressing from Ballymaloe House
Ireland's Blue Book Family
Fresh Air, Facials and Cookery Classes at Dunbrody Country House Hotel
Escape to Dunbrody Country House Hotel in County Wexford for a Wellness Weekend
Food and Drink
Ireland is your Oyster
The first of the native Irish oysters are appearing on menus around the country, and are being served in the Blue Book Houses
Recipes
5 Sumptuous Spring Lamb Recipes from Ireland's Blue Book
Three delicious spring lamb recipes for Easter from the chefs of Ireland's Blue Book
Food and Drink
Mother's Day Takeout Options
Treat your Mum to a special takeaway this Mother's Day from Ireland's Blue Book
Recipes
Traditional Irish Stew from Butler House
Traditional Irish Stew Recipe from Chef Gerard Dunne, Butler House
Food and Drink
Rise and Shine - The Best of Blue Book Breakfasts
Who doesn't love a hotel or country house breakfast - here, we've put together 8 of the best
Food and Drink
8 Things to do on the coast of Northern Ireland
Things to do on Northern Ireland's coast
Recipes
6 Valentine's Day Cocktails to try at Home
Make your at home Valentine’s Day celebrations extra special with these delicious cocktail recipes.
Recipes
Dark Chocolate Pots with Berry and Nut Crumble from Dunbrody House
Dark Chocolate Pots with Berry and Nut Crumble from Dunbrody House
Recipes
Hot Chocolate Pudding
A sumptuous Hot Chocolate Dessert recipe from Aherne's Townhouse in Youghal
Food and Drink
7 Festive Afternoon Teas
Throughout December, enjoy some seasonal favourites and joyful treats with there delectable festive afternoon teas in Blue Book Houses
Plan Your Trip
5 Dreamy Things to Do, Drink and Dine on in Dublin
5 Dreamy Things to Do, Drink and Dine on in Dublin
Recipes
8 Delicious Cocktails for Your Next Date Night
8 Delicious Cocktails for Your Next Date Night
Christmas
Gingerbread Christmas Recipe from The Merrion Hotel Dublin
A Gingerbread Recipe from Paul Kelly of The Merrion Hotel
Christmas
The Perfect Wine Pairing for Christmas Dinner
Every year, we find ourselves asking the same question: what is the perfect wine pairing for Christmas dinner? And the answer varies, based on what you’re cooking and indeed who you ask. For most people, Christmas is just not Christmas without turkey, and because it is not powerfully flavoured and has a low fat content, it generally pairs best with white wines, and if a light red is preferred, it should be low in tannin.
Christmas
Festive Foodies
Christmas is a time for gathering with friends and family and enjoying a few creature comforts. Make your festive feast memorable this year with some decadent dining options from the houses of the Blue Book.
Christmas
Christmas Cocktails from Ireland's Blue Book
6 festive cocktails from our mixologists at Blue Book Houses & Restaurants
Recipes
Kevin Dundon's Wild Forest Mushroom Chowder
A Wonderful Winter Warmer from Kevin Dundon of Dunbrody House - Wild Forest Mushroom Chowder
Christmas
Ian Orr’s Top Ten Tips for Christmas Day
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be very stressful when it comes to serving up a festive feast for the family. Ian Orr, Chef Patron of the Browns Bonds Hill Collection believes it should be about spending quality time with family and friends and indulging with traditional festive fayre. Ian shares his top ten tips for the perfect Christmas dinner