I have never been as excited for a cookalong as I was for this one. It’s a merry happy Christmas cookalong! To the scrooges of Christmas out there: I care not, I LOVE Christmas. I’ve had my good and bad ones, but in general I love it. In saying that, I reject anything remotely Christmassy … Continue reading
Well hello there. It’s snowing! And it started during the Toy Show. I am still resisting Christmas music and putting up my (rubbish) tree, but I have caved and am currently watching Mary Poppins and researching my topic presentation. And by researching my topic presentation, I really mean that I am writing this post. Well, … Continue reading
A while back (actually before I went to Italy) Roma were kind enough to send me out a packet of their new tipo ‘00’ flour. I had been reading recipes that suggested using ‘00’ flour for ages but the closest I could get was the odd packet of ‘0’ flour which I would scoop up … Continue reading
What do you get if you put 6 camera wielding food bloggers in an orchard on a fine autumn day? Well I shall tell you, good sirs! A very nice tour, that’s what. I’m a real joker me. But all joking aside, having had a chat with Michal from Bord Bia pre cookalong organisation, we … Continue reading
Inspired by http://www.likemamusetobake.com ‘s kind mention of my favourite things (don’t you just love that blog!), and the weather that’s in it, I bring you another instalment of ‘My favourite things’. And what a country themed one it is: Favourite thing number… Eh.. 5? When you’re feeling a bit under the weather and end up … Continue reading
So this is a quick update to let you know that the website has changed name to http://www.cakeinthecountry.com. Seeing as I wasn’t doing any musing as a med student and all that! There may still be the random med post but for now lets focus on the good stuff. Currently being worked on are posts … Continue reading
Well hello there. Despite my case notes staring at me from my notebook, I am writing a quick post and recipe for ye all. I am soooo good to you, really… Well with a sudden change in weather yesterday from lovely and sunny to a sudden downpour which I endured going over to Mary, Laura … Continue reading
I love this song: Old Old fashioned by Frightened Rabbit. On that note, I’ve been getting back to the recipes that one would come across in his/her early days growing up in the wesht. Now, living on a farm in the back arse of nowhere generally means that the only baked goods on the menu … Continue reading
This is from the other night, had to post it. Just really liked the sunset. Dublin Oct 10. Completely unedited for the record this is SOOC (Straight out of camera)
So on my first trip to Italy with the lovely Carol (Hi Carol) we spent a few days on a gloriously kid-free tour of Milan and Florence. Well, take a seat my children, let me tell you the wonders, the genius that made… The food. Oh the food. The upcoming recipe is particularly good and … Continue reading
Cake in the country 