Take a trip with me to Ireland to visit Racheal Allen and Val Manning, as I shared Val’s life-long story of local and stainable. Back then, I know this is the true meaning of celebrating the people of Ireland on St. Pats! Sláinte

While filming Ireland’s amazing people, I had the pleasure to share a glass of Rose and taste local cheeses with the honorable Val Mannings of Ballylickey at his food Emporium, Mannings, located along the River Ovane.

I was dropped in the heart of County Cork, Ireland, and talked about local food and sustainability with Val. Sustainability is nothing new to Val; after all, he's been doing it for decades, in fact, for generations in the Mannings Family. Just ask anyone in Ireland, and they will know of Val Manning. His cheeses, sausage, and bread were out of this world, and I was lucky enough to have some time and listen to his fabulous stories. The food, wine, and food conversation in Ireland are all part of the experience. I know my life has been made extra special from my visit - so thank you, Val, for sharing your knowledge with me so I can share it with my friends back home.

So if you venture off the beaten path to experience original authentic artisanal foods, I recommend a drop by to Mannings while in Cork on N71. I'll be back.