The Literary Village in Merrion Square is really the place to be – whether you’re dropping in on your lunch break to soak up the atmosphere or spending a whole week exploring all we have on offer, there’s simply so much to see and do, in this beautiful space in the heart of the city. And with food stalls curated by District Magazine, purveyors of all things culturally and gastronomically delicious, you really have no excuse not to drop by.

Speaking of food, the dynamic duo that is GastroGays are set to release their debut cookbook, Hot Fat, the essential guide you need for the delicious art of deep-frying. The book tosses aside our prejudices when it comes to fried food, showcasing a divine selection of savoury and sweet recipes, as well as throwing a spotlight on authentic producers, and offering domestic chefs some handy tips. Join us for a culinary conversation with Kristin Jensen from Blasta Books that will tickle your tastebuds – and revolutionise your cooking!

Kristin Jensen is the publisher and editor at Nine Bean Rows Books and Blasta Books. Frustrated that many voices and many parts of our food culture were not being
represented, she founded these new publishing projects to update the story of the modern, diverse and vibrant food scene in Ireland.

Before she founded her own publishing house, Kristin was a freelance editor and writer for over 20 years, specialising in editing cookbooks and recipes. Kristin is also the co-author of Making Artisan Pizza at Home (Ryland Peters & Small, 2022), Sláinte: The Complete Guide to Irish Craft Beer and Cider (New Island, 2014) and a forthcoming cookbook to be published in spring 2023 and she has served as the secretary and the chair of the Irish Food Writers’ Guild.

When she’s not pottering in the kitchen or got her nose stuck in a book, you’ll find her
walking for miles in the countryside with her dogs, probably listening to a podcast about food.

Presented in partnership with District Magazine

District Magazine is a digital and physical magazine that showcases the creative influences, both internal and external, that make Ireland culturally significant. Encompassing multiple aspects of culture, from art to music, from entertainment to food, it offers its readers long and short reads on the Irish culture scene.

Presented in partnership with District Magazine

District Magazine is a digital and physical magazine that showcases the creative influences, both internal and external, that make Ireland culturally significant. Encompassing multiple aspects of culture, from art to music, from entertainment to food, it offers its readers long and short reads on the Irish culture scene.