Joe Duffy’s Spirit Level
Joe Duffy loves to cook and to entertain – so, from September 27th to November 1st, he is inviting everyone in Ireland over for lunch on RTE One. With a selection of alternatives to the traditional Sunday roast, and with the help of guest chefs, this season’s programmes will be packed with lots of new ideas of what to serve up for lunch. But, as well as making good food, there will be lively chat about subjects that affect us all. Joe’s guests will bring strong views to the table – they may disagree, but their opinions will be vigorous. There will also be live music – which will also cater for a range of tastes.
Programme 2 Stewards of the Environment.
The Theme of the Programme.
Pope Francis delivered his Green Encyclical to the UN Congress in America. Joe and the panel will discuss whether or not the Pope should be involved in issues about the Environment and yet does not address the issues of overpopulation which put huge pressures on third world countries resources. How are we caring for our own environment with our agriculture emitting 32% of our Carbon Emissions do we need to re-think how we live and work? Are we mindlessly recycling our plastic bottles without any consideration to who process them and where they are then sent – are we as bigger hypocrites as the Pope? Are we all guilty of being complacent and should we instead wake up to the responsibilities of being stewards of our own environment?
Guests:
Father Tim Bartlett Editor of ‘Cry of the Earth’,Dr Cara Augustenborg,Environmental Scientist, UCD,Harold Kingston Chairman, IFA Environment & Rural Affairs Committee
Guest Chef:
Kevin Aherne only sources ingredients from within a twelve mile radius of his restaurant – Sage in Middleton, Co. Cork. He describes his style of cooking as traditional with a twist and works closely with local producers to get the best seasonal ingredients for his menu. Joe and Kevin will be making Smoked Cheese Gnocchi with wilted salad greens and tomatoes.
Guest Musician:
Tommy Fleming updates Joe on what he is up to and explains the significance and why he chose to perform ‘Goodbye My Old Friend’ for the programme.
Lifestyle Report:
Anna Marie & Max Brosi built their own Eco friendly timber clad home with its upside down roof on stilts in Glenboy near Manorhamilton.