For the weekend that’s in it, here’s four of my most recent articles, all previewing the 2nd Ballymaloe Litfest. Last year’s inaugural event defied all expectations, even those of the organisers, and I’m gearing up for yet another splendid weekend even if my own schedule (including a 9.30am interview on Sunday morning with one of Ireland’s Queens of Cheese, the magnificent Giana Ferguson of Gubbeen, which The Swashbuachaill shall conduct in an entirely somnolent state) appears to have been planned with the sole intention of putting manners on The Swashbuachaill’s innate ability to party for Ireland. If you get the chance, do visit what will be the premier culinary gathering anywhere on the globe this weekend.
My Irish Examiner interview with Rene Redzepi, chef and co-proprietor of Noma restaurant, in Copenhagen
My Irish Examiner preview of Ballymaloe Litfest 2014 including an interview with Rory O’Connell
My Irish Examiner interview with Simon Hopkinson in advance of his appearance at the Ballymaloe Litfest 2014
My Irish Examiner interview with Thomasina ‘Tommi’ Miers in advance of the Ballymaloe Litfest 2014
Joe McNamee: Food Writer 