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Mark Moriarty
LISTOWEL comes alive this week for one of Ireland’s longest running food fairs.
The Listowel Food Fair kicks off today and it’s been announced Dublin based Chef, TV Host and Author Mark Moriarty is to be the recipient of the ‘2023 Listowel Food Fair Book of the Year Award’ with his debut cookbook – ‘Flavour – Everyday Food Made Exceptional’ published by Gill Books.
Mark Moriarty was presented with a specially designed crystal vase by Niall Geoghan of Tipperary Crystal to recognise this achievement.
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Speaking on the announcement Listowel Food Fair Chairman, Jimmy Deenihan said: “On behalf of Listowel Food Fair we are delighted to announce the 2023 Listowel Food Fair Book of the Year to be ‘Flavour – Everyday Food Made Exceptional’ by Mark Moriarty. We introduced the ‘Listowel Food Fair Food Book of the Year Award” in 2008, in recognition of Listowel’s long literary and food production tradition.
“Mark Moriarty’s debut book has been selected by our judging panel because of its creative and accessible recipes, its design and photography and its emphasis on traditional ingredients with a modern application. ‘Flavour – Everyday Food Made Exceptional’ is a wonderful publication and I would like to congratulate Mark Moriarty on this great achievement.”
The 2023 Listowel Food Fair celebrates its 28th fair this week from Thursday to Monday. With something for all ages and tastes, weekend events this year include an opening ‘Celebratory Award Banquet’, the Listowel Artisan Farmers Market, a series of seminars and workshops on topical food production issues, Food & Craft Hall and a Live Jazz Sunday Lunch to finish at the Listowel Arms Hotel, all add to a fun filled and jam packed festival schedule.
Information on the 2023 Listowel Food Fair is available at www.listowelfoodfair.ie.
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