Episode 4
Rory makes French Onion Soup with Thyme Leaves and Gruyère Toasts. He follows this with A Little Buffet of Omelette Arnold Bennet, Mushrooms a la Greques, Sausage Rolls, and Celeriac Remoulade with Radishes and Capers. Brown Bread Ice Cream and a Compote of Rhubarb with Clementine Juice and Vanilla complete his menu.
Rory’s craft segment in programme four features Shanagarry Potters: Stephen Pearce designs.
All of the pottery is made from organic local clay, which contains no lead, cadmium or other non-organic ingredients. The production processes used employ traditional techniques that have existed for over 250 years in the Shanagarry area. Each pot is individually crafted, going through 18 skilled hand processes before arriving in your care.
Series information
Popular Cork chef Rory is back for a sixth series of ‘How To Cook Well with Rory O’Connell’, which aims to increase the home cook’s skills, confidence and repertoire of recipes. As always, familiar ingredients are given an imaginative twist by the chef that other chefs like to watch, as Rory describes each recipe with wit, warmth and wisdom.
The format of Rory’s brand new eight-part series has also been given an imaginative twist, as he takes the opportunity to highlight the skills of Irish craftspeople whose talents help make food look as delicious and special as it tastes.
Rory says, “Having gone to the effort of creating good food, I feel it’s worth taking the trouble to serve it with equal care. There is an exciting new generation of craftsmen and women in Ireland creating beautiful objects for the table – ceramic plates, linen napkins, brass candlestick holders, handwoven baskets, pottery, carved wooden spoons, handmade chef’s knives and beeswax candles.
“Candlelight really does make everyone look good, and the light given from a beeswax candle has a glow that’s unique. Each of these objects just adds something extra to the dining experience, making the meal more than just the food on the plate.”
I’m delighted to be able to showcase the work of eight of my favourite craftspeople,” he says.
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