A Bit on the Side

10/22/2026

What an experience at SIAL Paris! 🌍 A world of food, flavour and inspiration all under one roof. From discovering new trends to meeting food producers from around the globe, there was so much to take in.
The food industry never stands still, and neither do we! 🌶️

10/14/2026

COSY SEASON IS HERE 🍁

Autumn calls for a little extra flavour! 🧀🍁
From cosy cheeseboards to Sunday roasts, our award-winning jellies are the perfect partners for autumn entertaining. ❤️ Whether you love the sweet heat of our Red Jalapeño Jelly or the fresh zing of Green Jalapeño, there’s a little jar of deliciousness waiting to elevate your table.
✨ Flavour Not Fire — world flavours for Irish palates!

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10/02/2026

Delighted to win Silver today for our collaboration with Saint Tola Goats Cheese. We topped this delicious, creamy cheese with our Red Jalapeno Jelly to create a unique and truly addictive offering.
Thanks to everyone at Blas na hÉireann and congratulations to the Gold and Bronze winners.

09/16/2026

09/09/2026

Super excited to announce that our award-winning Dips and Jellies are now available 🎉
Next time you find yourself in Dublin city centre, make sure to visit this bountiful, beautiful store and grab some delicious, Irish Salsa Dips, Chili Dips and Jalapeño Jelly.
A huge Thank You to the team at Fallon and Byrne for welcoming us so warmly to their gorgeous shop. Here's to a fantastic future ✨️

09/01/2026

What happens when two fabulous products become one???
It becomes a finalists 🎉👏🎊
St Tola Divine goat's cheese topped with A Bit on the Side Red Jalapeno Jelly really is greater than the sum of its parts.
The sweet, spicy jelly combined with the cool, creamy cheese is simply amazing. So much so that it made it through to the finals of the Blas na hEireann Awards 2026. Best of luck to all this year's finalists 🤞
See you all in Di**le!

08/21/2026

Sampling our delicious, award-winning Dips in Fallon and Byrne🎊

05/02/2026

Simply the Best🤤🇻🇳
Vietnam, you’ve officially ruined food everywhere else for us (apart from Ireland, of course) 😀
From street eats to hidden gems… hands down some of the best we’ve ever had.
Already planning when we're coming back for more🍜✨

04/29/2026

What an education , Hoi An, Vietnam 🇻🇳
Got to experience the complete life cycle of these tiny, little work horses of the textile world as well as the finished product. Astonishing! Huge thanks to my guide Luna🙏

03/25/2026

Pause. Breathe. Treat yourself. 🌱
Little moments of self-care.

Self-care doesn’t have to be big or complicated.
Sometimes it’s as simple as slowing down, taking a deep breath, and giving yourself a little joy.
A spoonful of something delicious, a quiet moment to savour, and letting yourself enjoy it fully—just for you. 😋
Because the little indulgences are often the ones that make the day feel brighter, calmer, and just a little bit sweeter.
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