Janine Kennedy

jakennedy@farmersjournal.ie

Irish asparagus: springtime superfood spear at its peak

Locally grown, in-season Irish asparagus is a completely different product from its imported counterparts you find in the supermarket. Why aren’t more Irish farmers growing it?

NEWS 29 April 2026

Irish asparagus: springtime superfood spear at its peak

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Living history on a plate at Mount Congreve Gardens

Living history on a plate at Mount Congreve Gardens

NEWS 15 April 2026

Plant-based alternatives no longer a ‘novelty buy’

Plant-based alternatives no longer a ‘novelty buy’

NEWS 8 April 2026

Food of the gods: the deep cultural roots of chocolate

Food of the gods: the deep cultural roots of chocolate

Food of the gods: the deep cultural roots of chocolate

NEWS 1 April 2026

‘Picky eating is as much nature as it is nurture’

‘Picky eating is as much nature as it is nurture’

‘Picky eating is as much nature as it is nurture’

L2 25 March 2026

ADVERTISEMENT

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Lust for Lisbon: a city break for foodie families this Easter

Lust for Lisbon: a city break for foodie families this Easter

If you’re looking for a springtime city break, Lisbon has it all: pleasant weather, a rich culture and some of the best food on continental Europe.

TRAVEL 25 March 2026

Top five: what's hot this spring

Top five: what's hot this spring

When it comes to 2026 food trends, we are going back to our roots – here is a round-up of our favourite things.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Slow it down... Irish lamb, reimagined

Slow it down... Irish lamb, reimagined

Cooking an expensive cut of lamb can be daunting, but with gentle heat and patience these slow-cooking methods guarantee succulent results. stage, writes Janine Kennedy

RECIPES 25 March 2026

Taste Tradition: living life in the land of milk and honey

Taste Tradition: living life in the land of milk and honey

Peter Gerrard is a former teacher and local historian who lives with one foot firmly rooted in his family history.

L2 25 March 2026

Easter table: sweet and savoury

Easter table: sweet and savoury

Celebrate Easter with a tempting mix of sweet bakes and savoury accompaniments – perfect dishes for a little seasonal indulgence.

RECIPES 25 March 2026

Kid-friendly feasts to enjoy this Easter break

Kid-friendly feasts to enjoy this Easter break

Planning a nice family dinner this Easter break? Here are some of our favourite family-friendly spots.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Springtime in Ireland is a time of rebirth and regeneration

Springtime in Ireland is a time of rebirth and regeneration

A far cry from the snow-covered landscape of her native Canada, Janine Kennedy is ready to embrace the fresh flavours and natural renewal of an Irish Easter.

L2 25 March 2026

SPONSORED

A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

LOAD MORE STORIES