Growing up, living, working (and eating) in County Antrim, I have been privileged to have experienced the very best of produce at my doorstep. Early experiences at the fruit shop, the butchers, the bakery and the farmers stall at the roadside (on route to Portrush), has led to a keen eye in picking the best on offer.
Not only is using the freshest, local ingredients important to achieve delicious home recipes, but choosing your visits to restaurants and chefs needs to be equally reassuring.
With such dedication from Northern Ireland producers and chefs, a simple dish of champ (butter lake in the middle included), can satisfy the most demanding of expectations!