Taste the goodness of the Garden of Ireland

From spectacular seascapes to the Wicklow Mountains National Park and historic attractions like the stunning sixth-century monastic settlement of Glendalough, beautiful County Wicklow in Ireland’s Ancient East has it all.

Lovingly known as the Garden of Ireland, it’s one of the island’s most beautiful areas, and, as home to incredible food and drink experiences, it’s also one of the tastiest areas to explore.

Recommended foodie experiences in the region include a hands-on chocolate-making session with the Chocolate Garden of Ireland, an in-depth introduction to the world of foraging with Wicklow Wild Foods and improving your kitchen skills with celebrity chef Catherine Fulvio at Ballyknocken Cookery School, where the classes use ingredients such as herbs, vegetables, berries and fruits just harvested straight from the ground.

Craft beer fans will love the tastes, smells and the chat with the enthusiastic artisans at Wicklow Brewery, while whiskey afficionados shouldn’t miss a trip to Powerscourt Distillery located in Wicklow’s historic Powerscourt Estate complete with Palladian mansion, one of the world’s great gardens and Ireland’s highest waterfall. 

One of the best ways to connect with Wicklow’s food and drink experiences, and with many other artisan Irish products, is via Ireland’s Artisan Pantry.

The first ever Irish regional food subscription box with a worldwide reach, Ireland’s Artisan Pantry has recently been launched to give foodies everywhere access to unique products that are not widely available from retailers and usually only found by walking into specialist local stores or farmers’ markets.

Featuring treats from the green pastures of Wicklow, the must-try food from the rugged coastline counties of Northern Ireland, the specialties of County Dublin, County Cork and more, each box showcases food from different regions on the island of Ireland.

Included is a minimum of six full-size, delicious and hard-to-come-by Irish products such as chocolate, confectionery, jams, preserves, biscuits, and savoury treats. 

Each box also allows customers to ‘meet the makers’ through an information leaflet which is full of recommendations on the region’s top culinary experiences and attractions to visit.

With one-off boxes and subscriptions ranging from one to 12 months available, you can get to know 
the island of Ireland’s geography while savouring the finest locally made goods that define a sense of place, tell the story of the maker and share the uniqueness of Irish food.

Best of all, the contents of each box are a surprise, building anticipation in advance of the delivery – perfect for all fans of Irish food, those waiting to visit Ireland again when the time is right, or those missing the taste of home.

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