Dee Laffan is a food journalist, editor & broadcaster with over 15 years of experience. Currently, she is writing for TheTaste.ie, Irish Country Living in the Farmers Journal, & Irish Country Magazine. Dee is also co-founder & editor of Scoop food magazine, published annually by Nine Bean Rows Books, highlighting Irish food stories & storytelling across a range of themes.
Previously co-host of award-winning podcast Spice Bags, Dee is now co-host of Beár Bia Podcast, launched in 2024 with Oisín Davis, which focuses on the pairing of Irish food & drink products & their enjoyment in unison – something that they believe is a hugely significant means of supporting & nurturing Irish culinary culture. She regularly contributes to radio & TV.
Dee describes herself as a professional eater; when she’s not travelling around the country’s eating spots, you’ll find her on stage at festivals & events, talking about food. She’s a proud Irish Food Writers’ Guild member & a Blas na hÉireann judge (Irish Food Awards).