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 »

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 »

Wines produced by TerraMater in Chile have been some of our most popular wines for the past few years. Here is a little bit of information about the winery, and a great offer on some of the Limited Reserve TerraMater wines we stock. Read more »

Our 7th annual Food & Wine Fair is happening on Thursday 25th November in the Ardilaun Hotel, Taylor's Hill, from 5pm to 9pm. The best of Irish cheeses, chocolates cakes and puddings, and world wide wines, coffees and other tasty delights. Free raffle for hampers and wine packs. 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 »

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 »

I was in Dublin with the clan recently and we called into Murphy's Ice Cream in Temple Bar.  They have just recently opened here, and also have a new shop on Wicklow St.  We love the Murphys cow, and my kids (while enjoying their Murphys) loved the stripy deck chairs. Kieran Murphy tells us(check out his great bolg www.icecreamireland.com) that he has some new flavours on the way, including real lavender and caramelised honey. 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 »

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 »

  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 »

Lots of events to attend in September... As part of National Organic Week the Irish Organic Farmers and Growers Association (with Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association and Slow Food) organised the Portumna Forest Picnic last Sunday. Our manager Luke Anthony, and Franck Massoubre from our off-licence went along for the day with a range of our organic juices and soft drinks from Belvoir, James White and Organic Fanatic. That's Franck in the photo, looking smart, at our stand. His only co... 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 »

To become an annual event, lots of the crew dressed up on Saturday 30th Oct to celebrate Halloween. We had a witch, a goul, a few vampires, a pirate and some unknowns! Lots of fun was had! Read more »

A really good recipe for seasonal Hazelnut Cake. 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 »

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 Galway Christmas Market in now officially open. We have a McCambridge's stand, and we have our cupcakes from Galway Cupcakery on sale, along with Christmas hampers, wine gift packs, chocolates, biscuits and all thing Christmassy. Come along for a look. Official opening is at 6pm this evening. Read more »

Now you can order from this year's McCambridge's range of Christmas hampers and wine gift packs. But you can also come into the shop and pick out a range of products, which we will then make into a hamper for you. Here are a few tips for putting together a custom hamper. Read more »

The fair is all over for another year. We had fantastic turnout for this year, better than ever, and lots and lots of delicious food was tasted and wine was sipped. Thanks to all who came, and supported our local schools and Gra charity. 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 »