Safefood

24/10/2026

Yummy!

Colder days call for warm bowls of goodness.
Soups and stews are comforting, filling, and a great way to pack in veggies with very little effort.​
Safefood have some great soup recipes here https://bit.ly/4iEjfN9

23/10/2026

22/10/2026

We’re on tour.

We’re visiting libraries across the island of Ireland.

Come and explore our Food Environment exhibition at one of these libraries near you.

Discover illustrations by artist Steve Doogan, capturing what communities across the island think a healthier food environment could look like.

You can also share your thoughts through our survey and let us know what you’d like to see changed.

Find out more here:
https://www.safefood.net/healthy-eating/food-environment/have-your-say

Healthy Ireland Roinn Sláinte, Department of Health Department of Health NI

21/10/2026

19/10/2026

Our kids are growing up in a food environment that makes unhealthy choices hard to avoid.

Tell us what you think needs to change.

Have your say 👇
https://www.safefood.net/healthy-eating/food-environment/have-your-say

Healthy Ireland Roinn Sláinte, Department of Health

19/10/2026

Dundalk library chosen for immersive virtual reality Safefood workshop

16/10/2026

Join our FREE gluten-free living workshop.

Whether you have coeliac disease or non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, living gluten-free can bring plenty of questions.

At our FREE in-person gluten-free living workshops you can get practical information to help make everyday gluten-free living that little bit easier.

Derry/Londonderry, 21 October 8pm

Places are limited, so don’t miss out. Secure your spot today: https://www.safefood.net/professional/food-safety/events/derry-londonderry-gluten-free-living-(1)

16/10/2026

This , give the 5 steps a hand 😉

Stopping harmful bacteria takes more than a quick splash and dash - follow these 5 steps. 👇

💧Wet hands fully under warm running water.
🧼Lather with soap.
🙌Rub palms, backs, wrists, fingers, and nails for at least 20 seconds.
💦Rinse thoroughly.
🧤Dry with a clean towel.

Find out more here: https://www.safefood.net/food-safety/cross-contamination

15/10/2026

Irvinestown Library has a Safefood exhibition available during opening hours! 🖼️

The exhibition is available until Monday 19 October and gives the community the chance to see the Appetite for Change book - Call in! 😀

09/10/2026

Looking for something warm and comforting?

This hearty vegetable soup is easy to make and perfect for colder days.

📹 Watch Laura show you how to make it, step by step.

Here’s everything you need 👇
Ingredients
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 leek
• 2 medium sized carrots
• 2 sticks celery
• ½ small turnip
• 1 clove garlic (crushed or finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley and thyme. You can use dried but fresh always gives a better flavour
• 1 tablespoon sunflower or olive oil
• ½ tablespoon margarine
• 850 ml boiling water with 1 vegetable stock cube.

Put it together
1. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil and the margarine in a large saucepan.
2. Peel the onion, carrot and turnip.
3. Chop the onion, carrot, celery, leek and turnip into small pieces, around 1cm cubes.
4. Sauté all the vegetables in the oil for 10 to 15 minutes over a low heat, stirring occasionally.
5. Peel and chop / crush the garlic clove.
6. Add the garlic, herbs and vegetable stock to the saucepan.
7. Bring the soup to the boil and simmer for about 25 minutes.
8. Taste your vegetable soup to see if it needs extra salt or pepper.
9. You can eat the soup as it is or cook it for another 5 minutes (10-15 minutes) and liquidise it to make a smooth soup.
10. Add some chopped fresh parsley and serve.

Share this with someone who need this recipe in their life ♥️

https://www.safefood.net/recipes/homemade-vegetable-soup

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