What's hot and what's not
Going up
PizzaThe wood-fired or not debate rages on, but our appetite for this Italian classic never wanes
Cook book swapDon't forget to visit the bookstall at Bloom this weekend – bring gardening books, too.
Green Saffronspices Imported fresh from India every month and blended by a master. Greensaffron.com
Any excuse for a partyWe've just cleaned up after Eurovision night (which was surprisingly good craic) and now we're planning for the World Cup
Picpoul de PinetWe like this white from the Languedoc really cold
Canadian Maple Syrup cookiesThe best biscuits, ever. Buy them online or get the recipe at allrecipes.com
Cut'n'Come AgainA salad bowl on your windowsill; what could be fresher?
Curim GoldAn Irish wheat beer that's very tasty indeed.
Midsummer MoonwalkSave June 19th for a five-mile nighttime walk for the Hospice Foundation, and party afterwards, www.moonwalk.ie
Going down
Radio adsthat still waffle on about the Financial Regulator Harumph indeed
Slug festivalOne of the great unsung gatherings of the Irish summer. Watch your new veg being scoffed ahead of schedule
Restaurant awardsThere are too many
Vac-pac meatWhose idea was this?
Overloaded fridgesAvoid the shops for a week, empty the fridge and eat what's in your store cupboard