Saturday 29th March 1975
Location: Taste Stage
Spice up your afternoon with a live cooking demo from the award winning Aroi Asian Fusion, one of Kilkenny’s most loved restaurants. Watch their expert chefs bring the bold, vibrant flavours of Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam to life from sizzling stir-fries to aromatic curries. Expect fresh ingredients, quick tips, and plenty of foodie inspiration to recreate your favourite Asian dishes at home.
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Spice Of Life LIVE! is the vibrant finale to KCLR’s ten-part radio series celebrating the rich multicultural food scene of Carlow and Kilkenny. Taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, October 27th from 11am to 4pm as part of Savour Kilkenny, this unique event brings radio to life with an irresistible mix of flavour, culture, and community. Across the day, some of the most engaging around each local restaurant or café owner will take to the stage for live cooking demonstrations. From Polish pierogi to Indian curries, from Chinese favourites to Ukrainian specialities, audiences will experience the colours, aromas, and authentic tastes of cuisines from around the world that are available here in Kilkenny all year round! Guided by KCLR’s presenters, the chefs will share stories, tips, and traditions while showing how their dishes are made. Audience members will have the chance to ask questions, discover new techniques and leave inspired to try something new at home.
11am – Brack Baking Demo with Anne Neary (complimenting the Bring A Brack callout on air)
12am – Asian Cooking Demo with Aroi Asian Fusion
1pm – Taste For A Tenner with Francis Nesbitt (includes an Italian family dish, plus butchery tips for maximising food on a budget)
2pm – The Patriarchs of Kilkenny Food Scene
3pm – KCLR Listener’s Choice Awards
KCLR’s Spice Of Life LIVE! promises to be an inclusive celebration of diversity through food, bringing families, food lovers, and curious first-time visitors together for a truly unforgettable day.
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