If it is dry we usually cook on the barbecue…. Since it’s Ireland, We usually have to eat it inside but even so it is nice to not have to put on the oven and still be able to produce a nice meal. While I do like a burger or sausage on the barbeque. I think it is nice to mix it up a bit … Continue reading Sweet Chilli & Lime Chicken Wraps with Mango Salsa
I’ve spoken a little bit about my adventures in gymnastics before. I tend to get funny looks when I mention it as its not that common in Ireland for women of a certain age to still be throwing themselves at a crashmat in the hope that something beautiful will result. I love it tho, I’m no Nadia but I’m pretty strong, reasonably fit and it … Continue reading Beetroot and Goats Cheese Salad
I spent the weekend attending a food photography workshop given by the very talented (and as it turns out very nice too) Helene Dujardin of http://www.tarteletteblog.com. A group of ladies from around the world had all signed up to be able to meet and learn from Helen and it was a great weekend not just because of the content of the course delivered by Helene … Continue reading The Art of Tarts
I’ve been obsessing about Pork recently and researching loads of options and recipes on slow roast pulled pork. It started a few weeks back with watching the good food channel – one of the shows about diner food featured pulled pork sandwiches and it looked so delicious that it got me thinking. Then amazingly (karma or what) I received a gift of hand reared organic … Continue reading Slowroast Pulled Pork, Barbecue Gravy, Celeriac Slaw and Fried Dill Pickles
My darling mum made ratatouille most Sundays as an accompaniment to the roast. Sunday dinners were always large affairs, our big family and any friends, boyfriends or girlfriends who happened to be around were always welcome at her table. This recipe came a bit from Dublin Cookery School and a bit from memories of my mum although she always made it in a casserole dish … Continue reading Aubergine & Courgette stacks and lemon chicken brochettes
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