In this episode we turn our attention to a collection of Irish country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants.  BPT host Sharon Noonan talks to Michelle Maguire, CEO of Ireland’s Blue Book, who gives an insignt into the history of the organisation and shares details about its newly joined members.
Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast.
Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more information and episodes.
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1 December 2025 - Eunice Power
In this Best Possible Taste episode, Sharon Noonan chats to Dungarvan’s Eunice Power about her new cookbook, "My Irish Kitchen Table."
Eunice is a chef with a regular cookery slot on RTE's Today with Maura and Daithi, she is an event caterer, Tesco Ambassador and CEO of the Waterford Festival of Food.
Best Possible Taste is Ireland’s longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information, please visit www.sharonnoonan.com
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24 November 2025 - Damien Heary
In this episode, Sharon Noonan talks to trained futurist and founder of FutaVista Consultancy, Damien Heary.Â
Futavista is a cutting-edge strategic futures consultancy, equipping businesses with the tools to navigate uncertainty, drive long-term innovation and thrive in any future. As a futures strategist, Damien helps brands future-proof and future-prime their business through foresight-driven strategy, horizon scanning and expert advisory.
Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast.
For more episodes and details, visit www.sharonnoonan.com
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17 November 2025 - Suzie Lee
In this BPT episode, Sharon Noonan chats to Suzie Lee winner of BBC's Best Home Cook in 2020, host of the cookery series (Home Cook Hero and East Meets West) on BBC NI TV and author of three cookbooks. Suzie’s recipes are inspired by her Chinese heritage and NI upbringing in Lisburn.
Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and information visit www.sharonnoonan.com
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10 November 2025 - Ian O'Rourke
In this BPT episode Sharon Noonan talks to Ian O’Rourke, co-founder of RYSE, Europe’s first mainstream caffeinated chocolate bar. It’s a bold, energising innovation that’s turning heads in both the confectionery and functional food spaces. Ian’s journey from idea to shelf is packed with insight, creativity, and a serious dose of entrepreneurial spirit.
Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast. For more episodes and/or information, please visit www.sharonnoonan.com
Food and Drink Podcast with Sharon Noonan.
Ireland's longest-running food and drink podcast airing since 2013.
Some people like to blog, Sharon Noonan likes to interview! In 2013 her food and drink show, Best Possible Taste, premiered on West Limerick 102FM and entertained listeners for 11 years up until October 2024.
Sharon continues to interview guests from the food and drink scene in Ireland and beyond for the podcast. From restaurant reviews to discussing current affairs issues affecting the hospitality industry to hearing a famous family recipe to enjoying an award winning artisan product, the topics covered are diverse and delectable. Happy listening and Bon Appetit!