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Interviews, travel, recipes, fashion, gardening, advice columns, and more from the Irish Times Magazine supplement
Will the shape and colour of a wine bottle influence the taste?
How to Drink Better: Wine producers from different regions tend to use different bottle shapes, sometimes as an identifier
Behind the scenes at one of Ireland’s oldest jewellery stores Weir & Sons: workshops, rare jewels and €100,000 watches
‘People might come in with a budget, but they often leave with something way above.’ To spend time behind the scenes at Weir & Sons jewellers is to understand a little of the meticulous skill these craftspeople possess
‘I take hours to orgasm and my husband can’t last that long’
Ask Roe: Our current approach upsets me because I feel my man doesn’t want to continue for my pleasure or orgasm
The Art Riddler, Dublin’s anonymous art patron: ‘People must think I’m a millionaire, but I’m not’
What began as a distraction from grief for Dublin’s anonymous art patron has become an annual event providing exhibition space – and a €10,000 prize – to artists
‘Ross, it’s a very simple choice. It’s me or it’s Leinster. You decide’
It’s our 21st wedding anniversary and Sorcha has booked Chapter One for a dinner with her parents. But I’ve got a flight to catch
‘I am very high,’ my friend told ChatGPT. ‘How can I get to sleep?’
When I was recently offered a go of some edibles by a fellow 50-something, I thought about it for a moment
Mark Moriarty’s favourite hummus recipe and another hit dip that screams summer
Don’t forget to include his grilled vegetables – a great way to use up excess fridge food
I tasted 15 supermarket albariños and these four were the best
John Wilson: From a cool maritime climate, these versatile wines have a lovely freshness
Mark Moriarty’s ultimate recipe for home-made hummus
As a bonus for your future self, you’ll learn how to pickle your own vegetables
Mark Moriarty’s whipped ricotta dip with hot honey, pine nuts and preserved lemon pesto
This really simple method also reveals the secrets of making hot honey
Marita Conlon-McKenna: ‘I write what I see and what I feel. I can sense things. I always have’
Our senses lead a pathway to what’s going on in a story, says the bestselling author
The most outstanding gardens in Ireland to visit right now
Ireland’s splendid gardens are in full bloom this time of year and brilliant festivals lie ahead
I can blame a lot on my children but the YouTube algorithm doesn’t lie
A video search history is no idle plaything, but a deep and probing X-ray of one’s soul
Five of the best bronzing products for a summer glow
From sheer liquid tints to richly pigmented creams and high-shine body oils, these formulas stand out
The Simplex crossword at 75: a complex business of thrilling and annoying readers
Mary O’Brien estimates she has compiled about 12,000 of the crosswords, and her 15th book will appear in August to mark the anniversary
The Libertine review: Promising start for new Dublin 8 gastropub
Some tweaks are needed, but there is good potential here – and my cocktail was great
Blooming florals inspire Irish designers to shoot new collections with florist
Jennifer Slattery and Caoimhe Grant of August Night joined forces with florist Mark Grehan at his studios in the Liberties
Soaking up the relaxed vibes on a family trip to Barbados
It’s easy to forget your cares on a trip to the Caribbean island of Barbados
The ‘accidental beekeeper’ in Ireland’s most nature-deprived neighbourhood
Taking on two beehives and tending to a community garden in The Liberties opened Anthony Freeman-O’Brien’s eyes and heart to the benefits of urban greening
‘I can’t live in Dublin. Unless you have a gig that pays a lot of money, or four jobs, you can’t’
Songwriter Mark Geary on his debut Irish gig and the country’s increasing level of ‘cruelty and grift’
How can I grow cowslips in my garden?
After decades of decline, it’s great to see these dainty, pollinator-friendly wildflowers making such a comeback
‘I’m a man in my 40s and feel like I don’t have any real friendships’
Ask Roe: I always make an effort to fit in, but I worry this is now coming across as desperate
Bored with pinot grigio and NZ sauv blanc? Try these alternatives
How to Drink Better: There are many options if you like fruity, unoaked dry wines that are not too high in alcohol
Foreign correspondent Sally Hayden: I wrote a book about love to remember there is goodness in the world
In more than a decade reporting on war, journalist Sally Hayden has witnessed unbearable cruelty and violence. But also, love – for partners, family and community
Georgian wines are calling, and you should answer
John Wilson: Tasting these wines with ancient roots can offer a happy adventure into the unknown
Everything I’ve learned about growing garden vegetables
Kitchen gardeners can get carried away at this time of year - but there’s no point growing endless lines of turnips no one wants to eat
Mark Moriarty: Two of my best recipes to ease you into barbecue season
And don’t forget my top tip to avoid your food sticking to the grill
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for barbecue skirt steak with charred chilli chimichurri
Remember to slice the steak against the grain after it has had a good rest
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for barbecue monkfish tail with marinated heritage tomatoes and basil
Don’t forget the important step of sealing the fish in the frying pan before introducing it to the barbecue
Séamas O’Reilly: One of those days that makes you realise parenting is properly hard
A skin infection, rejection from nursery, a bit of light shoplifting, and to top the day off, a not-entirely-glowing review of my new book
The skin check you should never skip, plus great products to protect you from the sun
It’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a timely reminder to check your skin, wear SPF daily and take changing moles seriously
Mongoose review: This new Dublin 8 spot is now my favourite restaurant
Phenomenal pasta, seasonal produce and massively skilful cooking in this new Dublin 8 spot
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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