So the Irish foodies cookalongs are now up and running, regular amd much looked forward to. What are these magical mysterious cookalongs, you may ask? Why I shall tell you good sirs! Once upon a time, there was an internet land far far too good at wasting my time called ‘Twitter‘. One blustery day coming … Continue reading
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
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
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
Ok I know its been ages, and I’ve been having photo upload problems lately, but in the meantime I am going to give you a lovely simple recipe that everybody will request. I picked this up working in a restaurant and it was always a hit. I kinda jazzed it up with a few choice … Continue reading
Cake in the country 