
Barbara Collins
@thegoodchinaset
Ex BBC News journalist. Broadcaster and food writer. InterTrade consultant. Events, too.
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http://www.thegoodchinaset.com 19-08-2011 14:17:42
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Great Taste Awards 2023 results are out. We are delighted at 14 of our products being awarded a total of 24 stars 🌟 including 2 receiving the coveted 3 Star Award 2 x 3 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ 6 x 2 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ 6 x 1 Star ⭐️ Guild of Fine Food #GreatTasteAwards


Re-listened to this 11 year old radio doc. It was powerful at the time, but is even more powerful in light of the PSNI data breaches. Barbara Collins tells the story of what it’s like to hide being in the PSNI. It’s powerful. #PSNI #DataBreach bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…


Congratulations to Peter Hannan, Morelli's gourmet Ice Cream and Mauds Ice Creams for their #nominations for the Guild of Fine Food #goldenfork awards Food NI


Do you have a product in this year's Blas na hÉireann finals? If so, please get in touch if you would like to share your story on Best Possible Taste - Ireland's longest-running food/drink radio show/podcast! Please RT to spread the word! #Blas2023

Congratulations to Mauds Ice Creams on winning the Golden Fork for Northern Ireland with their #pistachio ice-cream. Guild of Fine Food Food NI Michele Shirlow


Well done to Food NI members Morelli Ice Cream @bestoffreshness Lough Neagh Partnership Mash Direct Milgro #avondale_foods @thedailyapron Melting Pot Fudge Dundarave Estate SUKI Tea Makers I B Corp™ all winners at Blas na hÉireann in Dingle. #Blas2023


I’m just an hour in the door and after a long day travelling I needed something quick but wholesome… bucatini al tonno aka tuna pasta. EVOO, garlic, chilli, capers, Shine's Seafood,Tuna tuna and bucatini from my suitcase. I even salvaged some acceptable parsley from the fridge.


The winners of the Irish Food Writers Guild 2024 Awards are Carlingford Oysters ReganOrganicFarm Clive Bright Mairead Finnegan @Spaceychef Country Choice Urban Cusp #ValentiaIslandVermouth #IFWGAwards2024. Congratulations!

RIP, Dave Myers. What a loss. Hairy Bikers

Whitewater Brewery interesting to hear that award winning Tempted Cider is now part of Whitewater’s portfolio @food_ni @micheleshirlow #lovelocalsuccess



Congratulations to Peter Hannan and Peter Hannan for two 3 star products in this year's Guild of Fine Food #greatasteawards. Food NI

Congratulations to #basaltdistillery #brocoffee,Burren Balsamics, #crawfordsrock, #dalefarm Get 'er Brewed and Yellow Door Deli on your 2 star success in this year's Guild of Fine Food #great taste awards Food NI Michele Shirlow

Just in case I end up like poor Keir Starmer this was a rather lovely #PressDrop. I can reveal that the chops were very tasty (it's the variety of plants in the diet) and juicy and distinctive. More to come... I am not expecting clothes or spectacles.


Belfast News Letter my feature on Daily Apron bakery in Lisburn striking gold IrishQuality food and drink with charcoal sourdough loaf Food NI Michele Shirlow #lovelocalinnovation


Clandeboye Yoghurt congrats on Best New Product and Best in Ulster in Irish Food Awards 2024 Blas na hÉireann Food NI Michele Shirlow #lovelocalsuccess


Belfast News Letter TricIa McNeilly@Otzibrew coffee alternative tells me about exciting sales in London to Planet Organic supermarkets Food NI Michele Shirlow #lovelocalsuccess


Belfast News Letter my feature on great local tastes like Clandeboye Yoghurt celebrated Blas na hÉireann Food NI Michele Shirlow #lovelocalsuccsses
