MOST EXCITING FOOD COUNTY - MAYO

"...Mayo now needs 15 pages to accommodate the restaurants, shops, cheesemakers and wine merchants that are fast becoming the glory of the west. From Castlebar's Café Rua to Newport's Kelly's butcher's, there are superstar food folk all around..."
John and Sally Mc Kenna, The Independent, Saturday 30th January 2010.

Wonderful Mayo produced food like Cuinneog country butter, lo tide seaweed products, Kelly's Dry cure rashers, Carrowholly cheese ,Westport grove Jams and Stephen Gould's mixed leaves always available at RUA delictessen. As always, Mayo reared meat and locally grown herbs and vegetables on the menu at both cafes.

Valentine's Day One quick visit to Rua Delicatessen and you're a gift giving genius this Valentine's day. We've got special VALENTINE'S HAMPERS with a bottle of Prosecco and delicious Roccoco chocolate truffles. We've also got 'Love muffins', Chocolate Shortbread hearts, Mella's Chocolate Fudge and Chocolate and Raspberry heart shaped cakes available to pre-order.(We're open Saturday February 13th but closed on Sunday 14th)

Flippin' 'eck. Buttermilk pancakes with bacon and maple syrup for breakfast at both cafes and crepes all day with Chocolate sauce and ice cream or classic with lemon juice and sugar. Yum. PRE-ORDER YOUR PANCAKES - We'll have pre-made crepes ready to take home and re-heat available by order from the delicatessen on Spencer Street. €5 per half dozen. Orders must be placed by Monday 15th at 12 o'clock. We'll also have organic Salmon fillets and Fishcakes early that same week to take out from the deli if you're off the meat on Ash Wednesday .

Cheese of the Month: Barrel Aged Feta Good things come from barrels, and this cheese is no exception. A mix of Sheep's and goat's milk, this delicious and exceptionally creamy feta makes a wonderful supper if either crumbled in a salad or lightly baked in the oven. 10 % off the normal price all February.
Pannetone Sale ! 20 % off ! We've still got delicious Pannetones in two sizes available, and a limited supply of a special pannetone with liqueur soaked cherries. Eventhough they're wonderful to eat as they are, they also make a fabulous base for a bread and butter pudding. Only a few left and all at 20 % off !
Good Food Ireland 'Meet the Maker' - Noodle house pasta Ingrid and family have been suppyling Café Rua with their wonderful organic noodles for over 10 years. Don't miss this opportunity to meet a wonderful artisan producer at Rua delicatessen, where she'll have samples of her full range of delicious pasta . Saturday February 20th.
COOKBOOK OF THE MONTH Veg Patch - River cottage handbook number 4 by Mark Diaconos Grow your own with this wonderful handbook with help from the guy who set up the River cottage kitchen garden. Lots of great tips ,recipes and each copy signed by the author.