Our new brochure for Christmas Hampers and Gift Wine packs is now printed and on the counters in the shop Read more »

We are now stocking a new very low cal natural sweetner containing stevia plant extract. Stevia has finally been approved in general food in Europe. It has been used for many years in South America and Japan, and has been in use in the USA since 2008 Read more »

You may remember Hadji Beys Turkish Delight from the 60s and 70s.  It had been part of Ireland's food tradition since 1902 when a young Armenian named Harutun Batmazian set up his stall at the Great Cork International Exhibition making Turkish Delight. He quickly established a shop and factory on McCurtain St. which became a famous Cork landmark. Despite its small size, the reputation of Hadji Bey soon expanded beyond Cork and Ireland to some of the great department stores of the world. H... Read more »

We have just won the Noffla Connaught/Ulster off-licence of the year for 2011. Read more »

Last Saturday 14/8/10 the BIG FREEZE happened on Shop Street outside McCambridge's.  Someone organised a bunch of people to just freeze for almost 5 minutes along Shop Street on Saturday afternoon.  It was quite cool, some people did it really well.  I missed it but Younger Sister caught it all.   See below for utube link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhnBhRAHDGI It was nearly as good as the Flash Mob last March.  If you missed that one too here is a link to on... Read more »

Ok so summer has been looking a bit dodgy, with sunshine a bit lacking, but at least the rain is warmer! Sun or no sun I love fresh lemonade for summer time supping. This is a great recipe, easy, cheap, very lemony and not too sweet. Read more »

Nevin McGuire is using it in his new series, its's very good for you, it's Irish and it tastes really good - what more would you want?? A little more about a new Irish cooking oil, Donegal Rapeseed Oil. Read more »

I have been trying to source a natural alternative to artifical isotonic drinks and came accross coconut water. It's a very tasty, free from artifical anything and very low in sugar drink. Read more »

Visiting Limerick last weekend I called into Ponaire Roastery and Coffee Bar in the Milk Market. We have been using Ponaires excellent coffee since we opened our coffee bar two years ago, and its great to see Tommy and Jennifer Ryan doing so well in the Limerick market. Read more »

The new McCambridge's website is finally open for the public! Do let me know what you think.  If you have any trouble accessing anything, or spot any mistakes I would really appreciate the feedback. I hope to do a bit of blogging on the shop, our products, our great suppliers, Galway(particularly things happening on our lovely street), receipes and good food in general. Watch this space Norma Read more »

  I visited the Speciality and Fine Food Fair in the Olympia in London this week.  Somebody has to do the hard jobs! It was very impressive, showcasing the best in speciality food in the UK.  There was also a good Irish contingent there.  My daughter Emma (currently residing in London) came as my sidekick taster and we met two other mother and daughter teams from Ireland.  Eilis and Sarah Gough from Mileeven were showing off their new packaging for their excellent frui... Read more »

Happy New Year. With the shop getting back to normal after the Christmas rush, I thought you might like a bit of random information about one of our more unusual products, Green Spot Irish Whiskey. Read more »

A lovely night had last night at the Irish Fashion Innovation Awards 2011 in the Radisson. We were treated to an array of the best of Irish Fashion designers for clothes, jewellrey and accessories. And we got to sip plenty of our own Paso de Sol wines at the pre show reception while looking at some great outfits. Read more »

Christmas is fast approaching, and I have been really busy over the last few weeks putting together our new Christmas brochure, with lots of hampers and wine gift packs. My photography skills need a bit more work, but it is finished and available from next week. Read more »

Sunday June 19th is when all fathers should be made a fuss of. I finding getting a gift for father, father-in-law or husband(on behalf of lazy kids) to be hard work so I have put together a list of possibilities. Read more »

The new seasons range of dried fruits, candied fruits, angelica and nuts have all come into stock. What is the difference between a raisin, a sultana and a currant?? And my mothers great receipe for Christmas Pudding. Read more »

We have just started stocking all kinds of edible decorations for all you bakers out there. Baking has made a major resurgence and we found that lots of people were asking us to stock a bigger range. Read more »

Christmas on Shop St is the best. The atmosphere is wonderful and the buskers and carol singers really add to it. Key West are one of my favourite bands busking Shop Street. Read more »

Galway Oyster Festival started last Wednesday Sept 22nd and finished off on Sunday in Quay Street. A Galway oyster is delicious with a squeez of lemon and a drop of Tabasco... Read more »

Mitchell's & Son hosted Maximillian Riedel at a comparative wine tasting. The correct glass for the wine being drunk does make a difference. Read more »