I’ve really taken to Blake’s Kefir and now have it most evenings before bed. I originally started drinking it to see if it might help with my heartburn and indigestion, and I’ve personally noticed a huge difference. I really enjoy the fresh, tangy taste too, which is a bonus. It’s definitely become one of my favourites and something I’m very happy to recommend.  Review by Annmarie

Ballyhoura Mountain Mushrooms Freeze-Dried Raspberries are my new favourite find. I recently started making my own granola, and adding a handful of these gives it that extra special oomph. They add a lovely burst of raspberry flavour and turn a simple homemade breakfast into something that feels like a real treat.

I love them sprinkled through granola with nuts and seeds, but they’re also delicious added to porridge, yoghurt or simply eaten as they are. It’s such an easy way to add something a little different to breakfast, and they have definitely earned a permanent place in my homemade granola!

Geraldine Fitzpatrick

As a mum, I am always looking for simple ways to help my daughters wind down at bedtime, especially if they are feeling a little anxious or have had a busy day. We recently started using the Pillow Sleep Spray, and it has become part of our evening routine.

​I simply give two sprays on their pillow or around the bedroom before bed. The gentle aroma helps create a calm atmosphere and signals that it is time to relax and settle down for the night. We have found it helps make bedtime feel more peaceful and relaxing for everyone.

It has been especially helpful during the recent heatwave. When warm nights make it harder to switch off and get comfortable, the familiar scent helps create a calming bedtime routine and makes settling down that little bit easier.

Ellie and Rosa love the scent, and I love having a natural option that helps create a sense of calm before sleep. It is a small addition to our routine, but one that has made a big difference in helping us all end the day on a more restful note. Review by Eimear, Ellie & Rosa

I recently tried the Hemp Hearts and Milled Hemp from Fox Covert Farm and they have quickly become part of my daily routine. It is always lovely to discover products that are not only nutritious and versatile, but also grown locally with real care and attention.

Fox Covert Farm is a family farm in Co. Offaly producing award-winning hemp products in a completely natural environment, free from pesticides, fungicides and herbicides. You can really feel the quality behind the products.

The Hemp Hearts have a soft texture and gentle nutty flavour that works brilliantly sprinkled over porridge, yoghurt, salads or fruit bowls. I have also been adding them to smoothies and homemade granola for an extra boost of protein and healthy fats.

The Milled Hemp is just as easy to use. I stir it into porridge, soups and baking, and it is a simple way to add more fibre into the day. Knowing it supports gut health, energy and overall wellbeing is an added bonus.

What I like most is how effortless these products are to include in everyday meals. Simple, wholesome food grown here in Ireland and produced with care for both people and the planet. Review by Carla

Geraldine Fitzpatrick

This month’s favourite comes from a conversation with one of our Italian customers, who shared a simple way he uses einkorn flour at home. Einkorn is one of the oldest grains still in use today, grown in much the same way for thousands of years. It hasn’t been heavily modified like modern wheat, which is why many people find it easier to work with and to digest.

What stood out to me was how straightforward his approach is. No yeast, no waiting around, just a quick dough and into the oven. It is a nice reminder that good food can be simple, and that sometimes the best ideas come from how people cook in their own kitchens.

​Here is his recipe for an easy, everyday pizza.

I've discovered that pizza can easily be made without using yeast. Just make the dough like you would for soda bread! I suggest to use wholemeal flour, which makes pizza very digestible (try it out, you won't believe it!) Pizza base made out of wholemeal flour tends to break, though, because of fibres, but here's the trick: Einkorn flour! This ancient grain makes for a pretty soft base, despite being fully wholemeal, because of its fantastic properties, which have been (luckily!) left untouched by humankind for millennia (among which is being well tolerated by people with gluten sensitivity).
 
The recipe is very simple, and it takes just 30 minutes:

1. make the dough like soda bread (I use bread soda and some lemon juice, if I don't have buttermilk at hand - for reference, 1 bread soda teaspoon is enough for half a kg flour, so don't use too much)
2. make the base, thin is better (it will raise a bit while properly cooking inside) - you can just press the dough with your fingers from the centre towards the edge, while rotating the dough, no tools needed and it's fun!
3. add toppings as tou wish (don't forget a bit of extra-virgin olive oil, that's the Italian touch!)
4. for added flavour, sprinkle with thyme
5. cook 15 minutes at 220°C

 
If you want to add mozzarella cheese (buffalo mozzarella is best, like our excellent Italian buffalo mozzarella from Sora), add it halfway through cooking, so it melts without burning (open the oven, carefully pull out the tray halfway with oven gloves, quickly add mozzarella pieces, push the tray back)
 
That's it! Simple, healthy, and so quick to make and digestible you can have it at lunch any day!

Review and recipe by Gianni

I absolutely love the Palm Free shampoo bar. It really ticks all the boxes for me. Irish-made, palm-free, plastic-free and genuinely effective. From the first use, it felt like a product I could rely on.

It lathers beautifully and leaves my hair feeling clean and fresh without being stripped. The scent is gentle and natural, which I really appreciate. Nothing overpowering, just a lovely, subtle freshness. I’ve also noticed that it has a nice clarifying effect. I usually wash my hair every second day, but with this bar I can stretch it to a third day, which means less washing, less waste and healthier hair overall.

What stands out is the quality. Real care and expertise have gone into creating these bars, using thoughtful ingredients and keeping sustainability at the heart of it all. It feels good to support a small, Irish, family-run business that is so committed to doing things properly.

It works brilliantly, smells amazing and is great value too. I will definitely be buying it again, and it also makes a lovely gift. Review by ​Aine

Cormac ordered these for the shop, and I decided to try them out.  I find them fabulous, especially as we have sensitive skin issues in the house.  The pack is for 60 washes. I use 1/2 a sheet and get 120 washes from a pack. They worked wonders in cleaning makeup-stained towels from recent visitors. Don't just take my advice. Review by Geraldine

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• Great cleaning performance and protecting ocean habitats Fantastic product! 1% from the sale of every pack goes to protecting ocean habitats. Also come in zero plastic packaging, that is ultra-slim (does through letter box!). But most importantly, the cleaning performance is unbelievably good! Simple to use and no residue left over with the sheet fully dissolving in the drum. The sheets have no issues with quick washes or stains, and have a nice scent that isn’t overpowering. Overall very pleased!

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• I’ve been using these for over a year and I’m very pleased with the results. I wanted an environmentally friendly laundry option with a Bio option and low (but not imperceptible) scent.

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This month, my favourite product has to be Emergency Honey Pot. I was feeling run down and could feel the start of a cold coming on, so I tried just one teaspoon. Very soon after, I genuinely felt so much better and more like myself again.

Emergency Honey Pot delivers targeted immune support using a concentrated blend of raw Irish honey, vitamin C, propolis and traditional warming botanicals. I shared it with a friend who was feeling really unwell, and after taking it for a few days they noticed a big improvement. A customer also passed some on to a colleague at work, and he found it helped him feel better too. It has been lovely to see how many people have reached for it when they needed a little extra support. Review by Geraldine, Gill & Mark

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