James and I spent a couple of hours in one of the airport bars at Schipol on the way back from Wordcamp The decors wasn't exactly "inspired" … [Read more...] about Schipol Airport Bar Cliched Decors
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Fresh anchovies from Ballycotton Seafood in Midleton
I love cooking and being able to cook with good quality fresh ingredients makes the entire experience even better. Unfortunately a lot of good quality ingredients are harder to find if you don't live in a major urban centre. However Ireland is packed with quality food producers, so you can find excellent sources in the most unlikely of places. Ballycotton Seafood is one … [Read more...] about Fresh anchovies from Ballycotton Seafood in Midleton
Very cool marketing!
Marketing material from domain types can be incredibly boring, but the guys from DotZon did this, which is wonderful ! … [Read more...] about Very cool marketing!
The Sage food philosophy
Sage Restaurant is just off the main street in Midleton. Yesterday I was lucky enough to have lunch there and I have to say it was simply fantastic. But what's more interesting about the restaurant isn't just the quality of the food. It's their food philosophy. They source most of their ingredients within a 12 mile radius of the restaurant.While that could lead to a rather … [Read more...] about The Sage food philosophy
“Trust” Might Not Be Enough
If you've been in business for a while then you've probably learnt all this already. If you haven't you might end up learning it the hard way. A lot of business relationships are built on "trust". In many respects the concept of "trust" is quite intangible. But it's one of those things that you come to rely on instinctively. So when a vendor (or customer) has built up a … [Read more...] about “Trust” Might Not Be Enough