On this episode of Best Possible Taste we meet Colman Power, a passionate advocate for healthier living and a more sustainable planet. Colman believes that organic food is the gold standard – whether you grow it yourself or buy it, adding organic produce to your diet benefits your health and the environment. With a master’s degree in Organic Horticulture and over 10 years of hands-on growing experience, Colman is dedicated to teaching people how to cultivate their own nutritious, chemical-free food.

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4 March 2025 - Colman Power

Orla McAndrew joins Sharon Noonan for this episode of Best Possible Taste.
Orla is making waves in the world of sustainable and zero-waste cooking and has just launched her very first cookbook, Larder, number 13 in the Blasta Books' stable.  "Larder" is a treasure trove of delicious recipes and clever kitchen tips designed to inspire us all to make the most of what’s already in our cupboards. 

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11 March 2025 - Orla McAndrew

In January, Isabella Condon was named the 2025 Gold Service Scholar and she has also been named this year’s Rising Star in the 2025 Murphia List, which features the top Irish talent on the London food and drink scene.

At present, Isabella is the junior assistant manager at the two-Michelin-starred Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, but her career in hospitality started when she was very young, working with her family at Marguerite’s Bakery & Restaurant in Newcastle West in Co Limerick, Ireland.

In this Best Possible Taste interview, Isabella talks to host Sharon Noonan about the journey that brought her to London, what the incredible Gold Service Scholar honour means to her, and what’s next on her exciting path. 

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11 March 2025 - Isabella Condon

In this Best Possible Taste episode, we meet chef Caitlin Ruth, author of "Funky", which is the ninth book in the Blasta Book Series.

Formerly head chef of Deasy’s restaurant near Clonakilty, West Cork, Caitlin hails from Dublin, New Hampshire, USA, and has called Ireland her home since 1992. Listed in McKenna’s 100 Best, and awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand, she now has a food truck, Caitlin Ruth Food, that serves a menu driven by seasonal food from West Cork’s local growers and producers. 

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25 March 2025 - Caitlin Ruth

In this Best Possible Taste episode, Sharon Noonan talks to Kate Barlow from Positive Carbon, a cutting-edge tech company making waves in the hospitality industry. Despite being a relatively new player, Positive Carbon is already helping businesses tackle one of the sector’s biggest challenges—food waste. Their technology provides real-time data to help restaurants, hotels, and catering companies significantly reduce waste, save money, and operate more sustainably.

During the conversation, Kate shares insights on how Positive Carbon is transforming the industry, why tackling food waste is more important than ever, and how technology is shaping the future of hospitality.

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1 April 2025 - Kate Barlow, Positive Carbon

In this Best Possible Taste episode, Sharon Noonan is joined by a true powerhouse in Ireland’s food scene—Eunice Power, chef, entrepreneur, and the dynamic CEO of the Waterford Festival of Food which takes place in the picturesque harbour town of Dungarvan and its environs from the 25th to the 27th of April 2025.
In this interview, Eunice provides a tantalising preview of what’s in store—from mouth-watering events and top chef appearances to community celebrations and all the deliciousness that makes this festival a standout on the Irish food calendar.

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8 April 2025 - Eunice Power, Waterford Festival of Food

In this Best Possible Taste episode, we head to West Cork to meet Max Jones from Up There the Last. Max is the creative force behind a number of exciting food and cultural events, and in this interview we hear about his Anglo Italian upbringing, life in West Cork, and look ahead at some fantastic upcoming events he’s curating here in Ireland and in Italy.

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15 April 2025 - Max Jones

In this episode of Best Possible Taste, Ireland’s longest-running food and drink podcast, Sharon Noonan talks to chef Paddy Lee, a fellow Northern Irish native with a fascinating culinary journey.

The interview was recorded in the days following Paddy’s standout dinner in St Mary’s Church of Ireland in Dungarvan, part of the 2025 Waterford Festival of Food. Hosted by Sharon thanks to an invitation from Eunice Power, WFOF CEO, the dinner was an unforgettable experience in a truly unique setting.

The episode was released on May 4th and includes a fun Star Wars comparison—likening Paul Flynn of The Tannery to Yoda, with Paddy stepping into the role of Luke Skywalker as he hones his skills in the kitchen!

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4 May 2025 - Chef Paddy Lee

In this Best Possible Taste episode, Sharon Noonan chats to Karoline Sweeney from the Castle Grove Country House Hotel in Letterkenny, County Donegal.  This Blue Book, family-run Georgian property overlooks Lough Swilly and has been enchanting guests for many years.

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12 May 2025 - Karoline Sweeney

In this BPT episode, we meet Kian Louët-Feisser, from the family-run Carlingford Oyster Company which was set up 50 years ago by Kian’s father Peter. Today, Kian is at the helm of the business where oysters are grown in Carlingford Lough’s Class A waters and sold to top chefs around the world.

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20 May 2025 - Kian Louët-Feisser

In 2015 Pallas Foods began their series of culinary masterclasses.    The programme covers a diverse range of subjects with guest speakers and instructors sharing their knowledge and expertise.  In this podcast Pallas Foods' Development Chef, Colin Greensmith, provides an insight into what attendees can expect.

Pallas Foods Culinary Masterclasses

Pallas Foods procure, market, sell & distribute food and non-food products throughout the island of Ireland, to anywhere where people eat food outside the home.  Visit www.pallasfoods.com for more information.

Pallas Foods Culinary Masterclasses

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