The winter winds are beginning to blow across the Bay here in the heart of Ireland. So, to keep you warm on those chilly mornings we have created a porridge oats breakfast recipe to keep you warm. Our chefs call it, Hodson’s Whiskey Porridge’. And we think it is…
With Halloween Night creeping its way to your doorway, it is both a time for fun and superstition. So, to keep ghouls and ghosts away create a Halloween treat. Head Pastry Chef, Deirdre here at the Bay created her DIY Halloween Cake, called The Bay Ghost Buster to keep all…
Goats Cheese is really good for you and below are some super facts about goat’s cheese along with our Executive Head Chef Gavin O’Rourke’s delicious Galway Goat’s Cheese Salad. This recipe is fantastic as a healthy starter to any meal. 3 Super Facts about Goats Cheese …
Chef Gavin with one of Galway Goat Farm’s goats Did you know that chefs that have a relationship with producers understand their raw ingredients better than those we don’t? The producers of our food are key to our health, well-being and the way we see food and nutrition. Executive Head…
Learning to appreciate wine food wine pairing is key to great dining. Learning how wine interacts with different foods will help you create a unique and enjoyable dining experience for you and your guests. Our hotels Head Sommelier, Andrzej, is passionate about helping people find great enjoyment and appreciation of…
Healthy Irish food and drink have always represented communication, relaxation, exchange, comfort, romance, relationships and friendships. Food and beverages have strong ties to how we communicate. Our food choices reflect our mood, our status and our personality. Every culture has food etiquette embodying many meanings. Food Your Way…
Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone places great value its food offering coupled with great relationships with organic, local and national food suppliers. We have been witness to and are creators of some great food stories. Hiring only chefs and kitchen staff with exceptional talents in the culinary arts allows for a…
Ireland AM’s Alan Hughes called to The Bay to see Head Chef, Eoin O’Neill prepare a wonderful summer dish, ‘Pickled Lough Ree Brown Trout with ‘Mill House Farm’ organic leaves, new potatoes & ‘Cartys’ ham salad’. This great summer starter is a perfect compliment to your summer BBQ evenings. It…
Father’s Day is here again and it’s time to celebrate just how amazing Irish Dads are. They are the unsung heroes of their households and hold all the cards when it comes to stubbornness, comedy, DIY and knowing what to do in every situation. Gift Ideas for Dad If you are…
Best wines in Athlone are here to taste. Learn whether it is food and wine or is it the other way around? Learn the best wine to serve your friends over a lovely dinner and great conversation. Since we Irish love our celebrations and socialising, why not make it better?…
