Events

Tasting the Landscape with John & Sally McKenna

Join John and Sally McKenna for a fascinating deep dive into cheesemaking in Ireland.

Cheesemakers in their cheesemaking capture the holistic oneness of nature – animal, plant and human in one landscape.

John and Sally will discuss this holistic vision of artisan food production with some of Ireland’s leading cheesemakers, and conduct a tasting that identify the elements that put the cheese in their unique environment.

We will hear from the cheesemakers and their thoughts on the impact the environment has on their cheese.

The event includes a cheese tasting paired with local cider or apple juice.

A bit about John and Sally

John and Sally began their exploration of Ireland’s food culture in March 1989, having bought an ancient Renault 4 for £100, and set off from Dublin to see what they could find. More than three decades later, they continue to explore and describe the best food in what has become one of Europe’s most exciting food cultures.

They have written many guide books to the food culture, and for 30 years have helmed the annual The 100 Best Restaurants in Ireland.

Along the way they have been awarded many prizes, including the André Simon and Glenfiddich Awards, the Blas na hEireann Producers Champion Award, the Restaurants Association’s Mike Butt Award, and the Slow Food Ireland Prize. In 2018 they were awarded Honorary Fellowships of Atlantic Technical University.