Thanks for being Awesome
A pay rise is not the only way to increase productivity. Anyone running a business knows the importance of recognising the value of their employees and a pay rise is certainly appreciated, however, the thrill of a pay rise will have a motivational effect for about 6 weeks and loses its shine after tax deductions and household bills gobble up the perceived benefit. A Harvard field study in 2013 demonstrated that companies need to consider factors other than a pay rise when motivating employees. Non-monetary incentives such as recognition, respect, autonomy, can be powerful motivators of behaviours in the workplace. Indeed, the Harvard study tested the performance of a “gift […]
Clew Bay Cookies – Chocolate Chip Heaven
These truly scrumptious homemade cookies are so very moreish you have to hide the box from yourself! Made to a family recipe by husband and wife team whose boutique bakery is based in Louisburgh, Co. Mayo their delicious cookies received the Gold Award, the highest accolade of Blas na hÉireann (Irish Food Awards 2016). These gourmet cookies are made from completely natural ingredients, fresh and full of flavour using only the finest and freshest ingredients including real Irish butter and Belgian chocolate, no preservatives are added. Clew Bay cookies have the texture of American cookies with the perfect buttery home baked flavour of high quality Irish biscuits and available in three […]
How important is Corporate Gifting?
Sending perfect gifts to your clients has never been easier or stress free. Choosing a hamper gift to match the occasion, budget and client preferences is just a click away. Here are some considerations on what gift to choose and why timing is important. Gifting Strategy The trend for Corporate Gifting is growing as the importance of building business relationships is seen to impact on business growth and development. Gifting forms a key element to the marketing mix and helps to develop successful client relationships. Research shows that gifting underlines branding, sets you apart from the competition and gives a positive benefit to the bottom line. Choosing the right gift […]
Cabots of Westport
While introducing our new range of fresh dips and sauces produced by Cabots of Westport, I was going to try and hold back on a gush of superlatives, but then decided if you can’t rave about fabulous food products in your own news blog, when can you? Redmond Cabot, the founder of Cabots of Westport has developed delicious recipes to award winning levels of perfection. In keeping to their ethos and principles of natural living, the dips and sauces are all hand made using non processed fresh ingredients. No dried flavours or preservatives. Just pure goodness. Each sauce and dip is a revelation to taste and bounces out with freshness with every delicious mouthful. […]
Success in Dragon’s Den for Moran’s Mega Jams
Greedy Goose Hampers are delighted to celebrate the outstanding success for our supplier Moran’s Mega Jams in the Dragons’s Den. The hard work and dedication to developing exceptional preserves by Claire and Kieron Moran together with their team has earned the well deserved support of Gavin Duffy.
Attyflin Estate Apple Juice & Preserves
I have always admired and enjoyed visiting well maintained kitchen gardens, and it is a delight to see the carefully husbanded vegetables and fruit growing in the walled garden on the Attyflin Estate. It seems to me restful and reassuring that the fundamentals of life are carried on when our lives seem too busy to stop and stare. The Attyflin Estate has a 500-year history of food production and the O’Connell Family recently launched an artisan range of apple juice, preserves and jams bringing a “back to basics” approach for the delectation of lovers of Irish home grown produce. Using their abundant environmentally friendly kitchen garden crop they press their apples […]
Roses for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day – Speaking of love and romance If you are a person who finds it easy to naturally express your love, Valentine’s Day gives an extra excuse to say “I love you” by sending a special gift. However, for those who generally find it difficult to show their feelings the ritual of St. Valentine’s Day helps overcome their shyness to show how much they care. All of us want to do something special or different for our Valentine and a Rose is a beautiful expression of love. Greedy Goose Hampers send red roses in gift trays together with a traditional selection of champagne, prosecco and chocolates. Wishing our visitors, […]
Survey – Understanding the Psychology of Diabetes
Greedy Goose Hampers are helping research the psychology of people who live with diabetes. This survey is for people that have been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and who are over the age of 18 and live in Ireland. There are 11 questions and should only take about 10 minutes to complete. Just to give you a little bit more background. Kamila Jelinkova who is in her final year for a Bachelor Degree in Psychology is completing a thesis on the psychological factors affecting self-management behaviours among people diagnosed with diabetes. Kamila believes such research would be beneficial and represents a newer form of therapy. To assist with […]
Irish Peat Wine
Irish Peat Wine. Yes, you did read this correctly. This must be the most unique wine I have had the pleasure to introduce to our customers and a first to be launched into the market. Where to begin? When BT Wines contacted me about their newly introduced wine I must say I was intrigued, and then surprised and delighted when I sampled this unusual wine combination My pre-conception based on the name was “will the wine be a smoky, earthy taste”? No, the nose was mellow unoaked wine, and on tasting, my palate discovered a silky pinot noir grape with subtle warmth and a smooth well rounded finish. So, not […]
The late Summer visitor to Irish Coastal Waters
Albacore Tuna was a revelation! On my first foray into the jar, I was bowled over by the subtle fresh flavour of this pink fleshed tuna. I had expected a flavour similar to the Tuna found in a handy tin. How wrong could I have been? The Albacore Tuna was fresh tasting, lightly cooked and moist in texture and so completely unlike the everyday grey, dry textured tuna we mash up with mayonnaise. All sorts of food ideas flashed though my head – Hors d’oevres, tapas, canapés and Niçoise salads, but first I tried it in a simple brown bread and butter sandwich. Sensational. These jars of exquisite flavoured Tuna […]
