Mango Madness

Mango Frozen Sherbert I´m not sure what the correct technical term for this is as it contains no sugar syrup and no eggs like a conventional icecream or sorbet hence my calling it Sherbert. It is a great healthy dessert option and is delicious especially accompanied by a tropical fruit salad. For a bit more refinement include coconut tuiles and some toasted coconut and you … Continue reading Mango Madness

Courgette and Herb Rosti with Coriander Yoghurt dip

I have memories of courgettes growing in our garden growing up. They were the first thing grown in my garden when we got our house, those alongside a great crop of peppers…. the peppers have never been repeated – beginners luck probably. This makes a simple but delicious lunch and lots of veggies work to make these little rostis but I think courgettes are one … Continue reading Courgette and Herb Rosti with Coriander Yoghurt dip

An epic baking Session and a Happy Birthday!

So I spent the day baking for a party. It’s my sisters birthday – a special one and she is having a party. I’m one of 5 girls (there is also a boy) so it will be lots of glamour and I’m sure lots of fun. No glamour today though just lots of baking and lots of Springsteen on the iPod!. I started at 9am … Continue reading An epic baking Session and a Happy Birthday!

Chicken and cashew nut curry….

I have this recipe so long but had forgotten about it until the other evening. My sister asked me for a curry without coconut milk as she is not a fan and I remembered this one. I love making curry’s and usually my take has more of a Thai bent with lots of coconut milk, fish sauce etc. This one for a change, has no … Continue reading Chicken and cashew nut curry….

Buying chicken – What to look out for

The Irish are big lovers of chicken, buying close to 30kg per person every year.  But when you tuck into your roast chicken do you know where your bird is from, indeed does it matter? The truth is that in Ireland there is a strong possibility that the chicken you just bought or ate in a café has come from Thailand. I have nothing against … Continue reading Buying chicken – What to look out for