Oksana Shadrina and Miceál O’Hurley – ‘Success is as much about perseverance as perfection, and origination far more than imitation’

Oksana Shadrina and Miceál O’Hurley founded Fantastic Flavours Ice Cream Parlour during the economic downturn after the Celtic Tiger and built their brand and reputation, and nurtured their award-winning success, one day at a time. Tell us about founding Fantastic Flavours Ice Cream Parlour?  Miceál: In the aftermath of the Celtic Tiger many people lost everything,…

Record Year for Munster’s Food Culture and Festivals by Miceál O’Hurley

Shannagary – Michelin Star winning chef Myrtle Allen, who passed away this summer, lived long enough to see the fruits of the food culture she inspired reach throughout Ireland.  A one-time Vice President of the Munster Region of Macra na Feirme, Allen revolutionised Irish restaurants by concentrating on locally produced, artisanal fare and changing her…