Good people of Ireland, do I have news for you or wha! I, (along with some other esteemed bloggers) have been given a super duper hamper by the absolutely wonderful and recently honoured Robert Roberts Tea & Coffee producers. But, not for mise. Nope! It is to give away to one of you, my loverly … Continue reading
This was a rather yummy dinner. I tasted some of Mary’s risotto one day and vowed to make it or something similar. And so, one dismal rainy summers day, I stood at the fridge, stared down the pancetta, and began to cook. Now this was kind of put together on the day, so change it … Continue reading
Because I love ya, and because I wish I hadn’t learned all these the hard way, I have decided to pull all my old tips outta the closet. Or notebook. I have a notebook full of em! These have been tips I have picked up, been given by others, or seen in books or on … Continue reading
And whiskers on kittens? Perhaps. But here are a few of my favourite things 🙂 Well given that I really have to stop being super lazy and write posts, and due to the fact that there was thunder here today, I’m popping in a new topic. Things I love. You know, the things that make … Continue reading
This one is simple and lovely You will need 400g cherry tomatoes Sea salt Handful of fresh basil Drizzle of olive oil _________________________ Mixed leaves of your choice. Red onion, small and finely sliced Parmesan. I had originally intended to use feta but ran out, so if you’d rather that then go for it! For … Continue reading
Well there I was, settled in front of my computer glancing out at the trees being bent over backwards by the wind, happy in the knowledge that I could have a lazy day. And then it all changed. For in passing, farmer Richie sauntered in and casually came out with ‘you know we have gooseberry … Continue reading
Yes. That is their official title. Please do not refer to them as anything but this title. These were one of my cookies for the #twookieparty! Link to yere own posts in comments #irishfoodies! These, my good people, come with a warning: You cannot stop at one. Sorry. Sorry to your waistline too. But you … Continue reading
Seeing as twitter is over capacity, I’ve set up this post for people to leave their updates on as comments 🙂 I’ll throw in a picture to get us started: Go ahead and post pictures etc 🙂
A dinner fit for kings! I went down to our local beach today and picked some mussels. As you do. Not much time tonight, so straight to it. I used what I had on hand, feel free to substitute fresh ingredients 🙂 You will need: About 20-30 mussels or so 1/4 bottle of white wine … Continue reading
Well I am back with a bang! After a rather eventful weekend it’s high time I made some fooooood! And I had some goats cheese that was staring out at me every time I opened the fridge. So I decided to use it up! And what better way to use it up than in a … Continue reading
Cake in the country 