Articles by Ciara O'Connor

Caviar is an adored delicacy amongst chefs and food fanatics, providing people with the ultimate taste of luxury. If you’re a caviar expert looking to further explore the many varieties of this fine food, or you’re just beginning to appreciate the qualities of caviar, then keep on reading to discover the taste opportunities that are awaiting you…

At Fine Food Specialist, we have everything you need to help you pick the perfect food gifts for the foodies in your life.  

With delicious selections from around the world, we offer specialist food gifts in abundance. Choose one of our beautifully packaged hampers or gift sets full of wonderful luxuries and even add champagne to make it truly special.

January is often affiliated with health, well-being and what some might stance as a rather boring time of year in terms of recipe ideas. Yet in the midst of this cold and often bleak month, one of the most vibrant and colourful ingredients emerges from warmer Mediterranean shores; the Blood Orange.

For many, bruschetta (or crostini) is synonymous with summer and al fresco dining. Now that our ever short-lived summer is slowly drawing to an end, why not celebrate these last few warm and sunny weeks with some fresh, tasty, crowd-pleasing appetizers.

British Summer is finally upon us and before our ever so short-lived season melts away into the Autumn, I've gathered some of my favourite seasonal produce to make this Summer extra special. Listed below are six of my culinary delights which will make those barbecues, picnics and alfresco dining experiences on long summer evenings even more memorable.