The perfect picnic for a zero-waste lifestyle
As dining al fresco often creates lots of waste, here's how to plan an environmentally friendly picnic.
How to forage for Irish mushrooms
A popular guest activity at The Lodge, learn about the tips and tricks for safe and enjoyable mushroom foraging.
Ashford Castle's bread and butter pudding
A delicious tempting dessert from Ashford Castle.
Eating for immunity
Discover the best immune-boosting foods and how you can incorporate them into your diet.
Our signature tamarind lentils
A curry masterclass from our Executive Chef - learn how to make tamarind lentils at home.
From the Estate to the table
We learn what is growing in our gardens and polytunnels across the Ashford Estate.
Jonathan Keane's feather blade beef
For your next roast dinner, re-create The Lodge's exquisite feather blade beef at home.
The indigenous Rooibos: the wonder plant
Rooibos is as much a part of the Bushmans Kloof experience as the warm, caring service and hospitality.
The 10 Champagne facts you didn't know
We celebrate our in-house supplier Lanson with 10 interesting facts about the sparkling wine.
Bea Tollman's rice pudding
A hotel favourite, make Bea's rice pudding at home with family or friends.
Our signature fish & chips
Discover the secret recipe behind Britain's favourite dish: Fish and Chips.