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Explore Melanie May’s food and drink articles inspired by her travels. Discover great restaurants, cafes, and wineries, wine guides, and cool dining experiences worldwide with her recommendations and culinary insights.

Best Pavlova Toppings – From Classic Berries To Creative Combos Like Figs and Spiced Pears

20th April 202511th April 2025
best pavlova toppings

My favourite pavlova toppings will take your dessert game to the next level.

Best White Wines and What to Eat With Them

20th April 20254th April 2025
Best White Wines Food Pairing – Expert Tips

Best white wines to buy right now (and what to eat with them).

Best Wines to Bring to a Dinner Party Plus Food Pairings

7th April 202528th March 2025
White Wine Food Pairing – Expert Tips

The best wine picks for every kind of gathering, plus food pairings.

Wine Tips and Tricks From a Wine Expert

7th April 202521st March 2025
White Wine Food Pairing – Expert Tips

My favourite wine tips and tricks you’ll actually use.

Red Wine Food Pairings – Expert Tips For Red Wine

7th April 202514th March 2025
Red Wine Food Pairings – Expert Tips For Red Wine

Delicious matches to bring out the best in your wine.

Sparkling Wine Food Pairing – Expert Tips For Fizzy Tipples

7th April 20257th March 2025
sparkling wine food pairing

Unlock the secrets of sparkling wine food pairing.

Sparkling Wine Guide and Recommendations

7th April 202528th February 2025
Bubbles rising in a flute of sparkling wine

Sparkling wine 101 and supermarket recommendations.

Red Wine Guide and Recommendations

30th December 202427th December 2024
Red Wine Guide and Recommendations

Your journey to understanding the nuances of red wine.

Best Wine Pairings for French Onion Soup: Expert Tips and Recipes

30th December 202420th December 2024
best wine pairings for french onion soup

Here are my favourite wines to pair with French Onion Soup.

Irish Craft Butchers: Expert Advice for Christmas Dinner

13th September 202426th July 2024
Irish local butcher Christmas

For a cracking Christmas dinner with no fowl play, visit your local butcher.

Irish Christmas Drink Gifts – Budget to Bougie

30th December 202419th July 2024
Irish drinks gift guide

Marvellous drink-inspired gifts from Irish businesses.

10 Brilliant Food Tours in Ireland: Taste the Island

13th September 202417th May 2024
best Ireland food tours

Immerse yourself in Irish culinary heritage on a food tour.

6 Best Irish Ice Creams – The Inside Scoop

10th May 2024
Best Irish Ice Creams

Savour the best Irish ice creams from artisanal makers across Ireland.

White Wine Food Pairing – Expert Tips and Recommendations

6th October 202430th March 2024
White Wine Food Pairing – Expert Tips

Discover the ideal white wine and food matches for every occasion.

White Wine Guide and Recommendations

30th March 2024
White wine guide and recommendations

Your journey to understanding the nuances of white wine.

7 Restaurants Worth the Drive from Leicester

30th December 202429th March 2024
restaurants near Leicester

Embark on a culinary journey that will tantalise your taste buds.

7 Restaurants Worth the Drive from Cardiff

30th December 202429th March 2024
Restaurants near Cardiff

Restaurants to tantalise your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

7 Restaurants Worth the Drive from Belfast

30th December 202429th March 2024
restaurants worth the drive from Belfast the plough inn

Remarkable restaurants just a short distance from Belfast.

7 Best Places to Eat Within an Hour’s Drive from Aberdeen

30th December 202429th March 2024
best places to eat in Aberdeen

Delectable culinary experiences near Aberdeen, Scotland.

Easter in Ireland: Traditions, Food, and Festivities

16th March 2024
Celebrating Easter in Ireland: Traditions, Food, and Festivities

From dinner to desserts, hot cross buns to whipping the herring.

Traditional Irish Foods and Drinks to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day

30th December 202412th March 2024
Traditional Irish Soda Bread

Celebrating St Patrick’s Day with traditional Irish dishes.

Berlucchi Wine Franciacorta – Winery Tour

30th December 202428th November 2021
Guido Berlucchi Winery franciacorta

Guido Berlucchi Winery Franciacorta tour and tasting.

Franciacorta Wine Guide – Italian Sparkling Wine

10th July 202328th November 2021
franciacorta wine guide

Learn more about Franciacorta, the Italian sparkling wine.

Bread Baking Tips and Tricks – Expert Advice

29th October 20242nd January 2020
White bread recipe for perfect homemade bread

Learn how to make bread at home to create the perfect loaf and rolls.

Armagh Food and Cider Festival 2019 Guide

30th December 202428th August 2019
The annual Armagh Food and Cider Festival is a very healthy celebration taking place Thursday through to Sunday the 19th to 22nd of September 2019.

Four days celebrating all things apple in Orchard Country.

Best Nachos in the Dublin Suburbs Top 5

30th December 202415th November 2018
Best nachos in Dublin suburbs Dillingers Ranelagh Southside Dublin

No need to head into the city centre to get your nacho fix.

Rosé Wine Food Pairing – Expert Tips for Pink Tipples

21st August 202420th September 2018
Rosé wine and food pairing

Perfect rosé wine and food matches for a variety of occasions.

Rosé Wine Guide and Recommendations

20th April 20216th September 2018
Rose wine guide - your essential guide to all things rose wines related.

Rosé wine 101 and supermarket rosé wine recommendations.

Dublin Hotels with Posh Afternoon Tea Service

30th December 202423rd August 2018
Dublin Hotel Afternoon Tea the best five star Dublin Hotel Afternoon Tea

For when you want to splash out and go five-star fancy.

Review: Sole Seafood and Grill, Dublin

30th December 20249th August 2018
Sole Seafood and Grill Dublin Restaurant review by Melanie May. Picture of a plate of food with fist and potatoes.

A sophisticated seafood restaurant in the heart of Dublin.

Review: Longueville House Restaurant Cork

30th December 202412th July 2018

Award-winning food that champions a field-to-fork ethos.

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Hi, I'm Melanie

Melanie May food, wine and travel journalist based in Dublin, Ireland

I like to think of myself as an intrepid solo traveller, endlessly curious about people and places. I’m eager to embrace new experiences and opportunities of all kinds. You name it, I’ll give it a try, and then I’ll write about it. Through my blog posts and articles, I hope my joy for travel inspires you to embark on your own exciting journeys. So come on in, take a look around, and let’s go exploring.

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