Launch of Little Black Book Tops and tails
Publish Date: Tuesday, 20 May 2008
EVERYONE NEEDS A LITTLE BLACK BOOK....
Celebrity chef Jenny Bristow and Minister of Agriculture Michelle Gildernew MLA showed off their 'little black book' at this week's Balmoral Show.
'Tops and Tails' - a Little Black Recipe Book from Flavour of Tyrone's Good Food Circle offers the opportunity to sample the delights and promote locally produced quality food from Tyrone and Donegal.
This second edition publication features restaurant style recipes from Flavour of Tyrone Good Food Circle Restaurants and Donegal Tourism restaurants which can be cooked at home. Tasty fish dishes include Mulroy Cheese Scallops and Ocean Smoked Salmon and Tyrone recipes focus on locally produced food, such as, Cookstown Smoked Bacon Salad - enough to make your mouth water!
Tyrone Good Food Circle Chairperson, Karen Lambe of Dine@Dungannon Restaurant says:
"The publication of the Little Black Recipe Booklet - Tops and Tails is a welcome addition to the first Little Black Recipe Book which featured signature main course dishes from both regions. The aim of these books is to encourage local people to cook a range of dishes featuring the best of local produce, in simple and innovative styles, and to discover what quality products can be found on their doorstep."
Karen took the opportunity to serve Ms Bristow and Ms Gildernew a recipe of Fivemiletown Smoked Brie with Red Onion and Tomato jam while Stangmore Townhouse, Dungannon provided their infamous home made wheaten bread with onion marmalade.
TV chef Jenny enthused and congratulated Flavour of Tyrone on promoting the use of local produce in the hospitality sector whilst setting quality service and standards for visitors to the region.
Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council in conjunction with Donegal County Council have established this Cross Border Partnership initiative to improve visitor perception of both areas. The aim is to promote tourism and hospitality, highlighting the indigenous products and expertise of food sectors in both areas.
At the Flavour of Tyrone stand, the Minister and Jenny also enjoyed the opportunity to try their skill at glass cutting with Tyrone Crystal.
The Little Black Recipe Book 'Tops & Tails' edition is available from participating restaurants or contact Flavour of Tyrone, Killymaddy Tourist Information and Craft Centre, 190 Ballygawley Road, Dungannon, Co Tyrone BT70 1TF. Tel (028) 87767259 or email info@flavouroftyrone.com. Also check out our websites www.flavouroftyrone.com or www.tyronegoodfoodcircle.com.
This Project is part financed by the European Union through the Exploring Diversity '07 & Beyond managed for the Special EU Programmes Body by Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council.
In Attendance:
Michelle Gildernew MP MLA
Jenny Bristow
Mary McGee, Flavour of Tyrone
Karen Lambe, Chairperson of Tyrone Good Food Circle, Dine@Dungannon Golf Club
Cathal Gormley, Cano's Pizzeria, Dungannon
Heather Moffitt, Otter Lodge, Cookstown
Avril Robson, Corick House, Clogher
Oonagh McNally, Tyrone Crystal Sales & Marketing Manager
Martha Beattie, Killymaddy Tourist Information & Craft Centre
Nicola Savage, Killymaddy Tourist Information & Craft Centre
