Created by the Wicklow health spa and produced by Irish tea manufacturer Robert Roberts, it packs a sweet apple punch. With 40% nettle laced with hibiscus, verbena, peppermint and dandelion, this drink is designed to cleanse and re-balance. Detoxing never tasted so good!

From Tesco and other leading supermarkets Euro3.95 for a box of 40 tea bags. www. powerscourtsprings. ie.

O, brother BEFORE Christmas, Blackrock Market became home to Rudd Brothers, a seasonal food store run by food importers Andrew and Simon Rudd. It seems the locals were so impressed with the shop's offerings that it's now become a permanent fixture in the southside market. With a family background in food, the Rudds are passionate about all things gourmet.

Expect unique oils and vinegars, homemade sausages and preserves, pies and herbal teas, organic vegetables, condiments and kitchen accessories.

There's lots of expert advice on hand too if you want cooking tips or recipes.

Cookie puzzle Make baking even more fun with this cute jigsaw cookie cutter from www. coxandcox. co. uk. It may be the one time you'll encourage the kids to play with their food? Au natural Jo Wood, wife of Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood, discovered the healing benefits of organic food following a bout of illness. The former model became fascinated by the subject and gradually embraced a totally organic lifestyle, launching a luxurious beauty range along the way. Now she's written 'Naturally', a book that extols the virtues of organic living, from growing and cooking your own organic food to living in tune with your body and natural surroundings. Packed with recipes, food and gardening tips, natural beauty and exercise advice it's a handbook for a healthier, greener lifestyle.

(Published by Sidgwick & Jackson, Euro19).

Cheap night out Don't you just hate it when you go out for a cheap meal and wind up doubling the bill simply by ordering a bottle of wine?

Not so at Harvey Nichols's First Floor Restaurant, where on Monday and Tuesday nights diners can enjoy their wine at wine shop prices. That means you can order many delicious wines from their impressive foodhall and just pay retail price to drink it with your dinner. The wines are exclusive to Harvey Nichols, and with a fabulous three-course pretheatre menu for Euro25, we think you'd be mad to miss this bargain of the month.

Harvey Nichols, Dundrum Town Centre, call 01 291 0488 for reservations.

COOKBOOK WATCH BAKING WITH KIDS BY LINDA COLLISTER Why should I buy it?

Baking is irresistible to kids - mixing, weighing, stirring a mess that turns into a cake! It's a great way to teach them new skills and develop a positive understanding of food. This book is written especially for kids with clear, step-by-step recipes which include suggesting adult help where it may be needed (like putting things into the oven). The recipes include tea-time treats and party favourites, savoury food, desserts and breads, each accompanied by mouth-watering photography. Collister is one of the finest writers on baking there is.

Any drawbacks? You'll need to invest in a stand - or this book will be ruined by buttery fingers!

Signature recipes?

Canadian French toast;

oven-baked crab cakes;

raspberry shortcake.

Published by Ryland, Peters & Small, ¤22.