I have not yet been to Thailand but was introduced to some of its food in recent years and it is one of my favourite cuisines. The heat does get to me but I find the combination of flavours, sweet sour salty & bitter usually with lots of heat compulsive eating – so while I have often been on fire, I have still found myself … Continue reading Red Peanut & Vegetable Curry for Thai New Year – Songkran
This dish was actually an accident, I was going to make something else with spinach, discovered that it had gone completely green and watery in the fridge so I had a look around to see what else I had and came up with this. Its really easy, just like a classic gratin but with the addition of the toasted cumin seed, makes a delicious warming, … Continue reading Autumn Eats….Indian Spiced Sweet Potato Gratin
My first few days at school have been slightly traunatic – Eva herself has been fine, loves it, barely looks back but I’m trying to readjust to her new life and our new schedule. More seasoned parents assure us it will settle down and all be fine …….they have been referring to the kids but I’m hoping the advice holds true for Mums too… Add … Continue reading Family friendly 1 pot bean casserole …
Despite having Friday off each week it’s still a busy weekend playing catchup with each other, food shopping, cleaning and all the usual things every family does. This weekend I was looking forward to some vintage shopping at the fabulous shutterbug of Kilkenny, which had decamped to Dublin for its kilo sale…yep, fill your bag with great vintage finds, weight it and pay by the … Continue reading My 10 Minute Pear Crumble
Beans, eggs and tomatoes – on paper doesn’t sound too interesting but cook your own beans and add deliciously seasoned griddled tomatoes with eggs and you take this to a new level.. A great brunch option or quick supper. Keep tins of beans on standby in the press and you can whizz this up in less than 30 minutes. As a bonus, its a nutritional … Continue reading Beans and Eggs with Tomato Toasts
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