Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland by Dr Christina Wade. Published by Nine Bean Rows Books, €20

This is a must-read for any beer aficionado. Historian Dr Christina Wade takes the reader on a journey through the history of beer in Ireland, from medieval monks (the beer snobs of their time) to the alewives of Dublin (aptly named “Filthy Queens”). This book will leave you with a different perspective the next time you sip a pint.

Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland.

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Messy by Aoife McElwain. Published by Nine Bean Rows Books, €17

Messy is what it says on the tin: a cookbook for those “distracted bakers and forgetful fermenters”. Aoife is a self-confessed “chaotic cook”, but she is also a food writer, creativity coach and head “craic mechanic” at the crazy fun Sing Along Social. Through thoughtful recipes, she leads even the least confident cook from chaos to kitchen zen.

Messy.

Jibrin by EmanAburabi and Izzeddeen Alkarajeh. Published by Nine Bean Rows Books, €17

Jibrin (pronouncd Jib-reen), named after both Izz and Eman’s now abandoned family hometown Beit Jibrin in Palestine, are recipes that will take you on a culinary journey of their homeland and into the heart of Izz Café, their restaurant in Cork city. Sharing the significance of the ingredients that make up the Palestinian pantry, learn how to make delicious mezze dishes like Ful mudammas (fava bean dip).

Jibrin.

My Irish Kitchen Table by Eunice Power. Published by Gill Books, €26.99

The kitchen table is at the centre of Irish life – a place we gather in good times and bad, to find comfort, nourishment and good conversation. Eunice Power’s My Irish Kitchen Table is a celebration of that space, and the role of food in it. From easy fruit crumbles to relaxed midweek meals, and ceremonial family feasts for that special occasion, these recipes reflect the rhythms of real life.

My Irish Kitchen Table.

The Kai Cookbook – A Love Letter to the West of Ireland by Jess Murphy. Published by Nine Bean Rows Books, €35

Bealtaine, Samhain, Lunasa, Imbolc… which is your favourite season? Chef of Kai Restaurant in Galway, Jess Murphy, released her cookbook The Kai Cookbook: A Love Letter to the West of Ireland a few months ago and just like the menus in her restaurant, the cookbook follows the Irish seasons perfectly; combining local produce with her favourite global flavours and adding a little bit of her Kiwi charm.

The Kai Cookbook - A Love Letter to the West of Ireland.

Sophie’s Swaps by Sophie Morrie. Published by Gill Books, €22.99 Health food advocate-turned-internet-sensation Sophie Morris has presented her no-nonsense approach to accessible healthy eating in a very easy-to-digest book. In this eye-opening and empowering guide, she reveals how ultra-processed foods often hide in plain sight. With her hugely popular clever swaps, Sophie shows you how to make simple, smarter choices every time you shop.

Sophie's Swaps.

The Daly Dish Airfryer – Deadly Dinners Made Fast and Easy by Gina and Karol Daly. Published by Gill Books, €21.99

Instagram sensations and award-winning authors Gina and Karol Daly, aka The Daly Dish, have launched a cookbook solely dedicated to airfryer cooking.Designed to inspire people to create daily meals with their airfryer, the Dalys have packed years of airfryer cooking experience into a book bursting with over 70 innovative recipes along with tips and tricks to elevate your airfryer game

The Daly Dish Air Fryer.

Make & Freeze by Lou Robbie. Published by Penguin Random House, €17.99

After years working in professional kitchens before becoming a mum, Lou Robbie wants to take the stress out of cooking with simple, healthy and affordable ways to feed the whole family. With recipes ranging from school morning pancakes to lunchbox blueberry and ricotta muffins and chickpea and squash curry, Make and Freeze is real homecooked food for time-poor parents.

Make & Freeze.

Now You’re Cooking by Jolene and Lily Mae Cox. Published by Nine Bean Rows Books, €30

Do you know any kids who love to cook? That’s a trick question – all children love to cook when they are given the chance to let their creativity shine. And that’s exactly what this cookbook teaches families to do – to bring a bit of joy into mealtime and involve the whole family in the culinary process. Written by dynamic mother-daughter duo Jolene and Lily Mae Cox, this book also shows the tight bond the two share and their love of good food.

Now You're Cooking!

Tango by Facundo Rodulfo & Pamela Neumann. Published by Nine Bean Rows Books, €17

Facundo Rodulfo and Pamela Neumann are the dynamic duo behind Tango Street Food, Ireland’s first and only Argentinian food market. Tango is Facundo and Pamela’s love letter to the country. Showcasing Argentine cuisine, and its European influences, these dishes are a testament to the power of food to transcend borders, connect people and create community.

Tango.

The Irish Kitchen by Cherie Denham. Published by Montgomery Press, €34

A follow-up from the multi-award winning The Irish Bakery, Cherie Denham and photographer Andrew Montgomery travel the length and breadth of Ireland to bring us over 90 beautifully curated recipes which show the kitchen is, and always has been, the heart of every Irish home. Evocative photo essays and interviews with the island’s artisans and producers provide further insight into the Ireland of yesterday and today.

The Irish Kitchen.

Eat Out at Home by Neven Maguire. Published by Gill Books, €25

What does it mean to ‘eat out at home’? It means adding that extra bit of flair to your cooking, opening up your home with a warm welcome and creating joyful occasions around the table with the people you love. Neven Maguire has spent his life with good food and hospitality at the centre of it. This book is filled with the love, laughter and joy from around his table, and it aims to inspire readers to create lasting food memories.

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