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RACHEL ALLEN’S POSTCARDS FROM EAST CORK
With summer approaching and the world opening up, we caught up with TV chef Rachel Allen and Arnotts Cooking Club favourite to give us the lowdown on her top 3 things to see and do in her home county of East Cork.
WHY NOT ESCAPE TO BALLYMALOE HOUSE THIS SUMMER?
Staying at Ballymaloe House is the ultimate Irish staycation and escape to the countryside. As Ireland's original country house hotel it needs no introduction, but you may not know that its nestled on a 300 acre farm and minutes from the East Cork coastline and the Ballymaloe Cookery School. Relaxation is the order of the day, when the sun shines enjoy the incredible food the house is so famous for, take time in the beautiful decor and walk the bloom-filled walled gardens. You can also have a splash in the outside pool, or play tennis or croquet in the lawn. If the Irish summer throws you a rainy day or two simply relax by the fire in the Drawing Room or in one of many peaceful snug havens within the house.
A visit to Ballymaloe House remains all about the food. Farm to Fork, Garden to Table and the philosophy of serving only the very best of what is available seasonally while supporting local suppliers is at the very core of the whole experience.
Discover a selection of stays, including an “Escape to the Countryside,” a “Lazy Sunday” break and a “Two Night Midweek Break" on the Ballymaloe website https://www.ballymaloe.ie/ or call +353 (0)21 465 2531 for more information.
DISCOVER SOME SECRET GARDENS
The walled gardens at Ballymaloe House and Cookery School are just the place to recharge and can be enjoyed by yourself or via their popular Garden Tours. Take in the farm and farm animals, or gently meander the kitchen garden or acres of woodland paths.
LIVE STREAM A COOKERY DEMONSTRATION
If a visit to Ballymaloe and East Cork has picqued your interest in cooking and gardening you can now enjoy the knowledge and expertise of the world famous school online. Why not stream their 5 Week Summer Course, Sustainability Food Programme or one of Rachel Allen’s amazing Cookalong demonstrations this summer? Find out more on http://www.cookingisfun.ie/
