Interview with Rory O'Connell of Ballymaloe

Fiona Staunton • March 20, 2020

Chef, Author & such an inspiring man

In this video, I am privileged to interview Rory O'Connel, the first head Chef I worked with and, founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School in East Cork - amongst many other fabulous achievements! http://www.cookingisfun.ie/

We talk about his award-winning career, life at Ballymaloe Cookery School, Litfest, Web Summit, and his next book. 

 
Rory's top tips are

1. Learn to cook
2. Seasons & locally 
3. Cook like your grandmother did


Rory Can be contacted through the school on http://www.cookingisfun.ie/


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