Hello there. I’ve been MIA for a while, mainly a result of my working and being a grown up (worse luck). That I won’t bore you with, but I have put into words another wee tale of growing up in the wild west of Ireland. Bonfire night. Once a year all of the neighbours would … Continue reading
Long ago, I attended a gem of a place called school. I realise I’m only out of education three months, but I’m talking about a while back. And whilst most mornings we would (all 6 of us) fit into the back of my childminder’s tiny car (we were who sardines in a tin got their … Continue reading
A traditional Irish Halloween description, complete with Irish Barmbrack recipe. Continue reading
Goes to this: Does it not? I went out to check on him there and couldn’t for the life of me find him, until I spotted him nestled amongst some bits and pieces there. Adorable little lamb, a triplet that we’re struggling to keep going at the minute. His poor mum just isn’t able for … Continue reading
I am busy. I did not expect to be this busy. At the minute, I have to finish an eportfolio, fix up my psychiatry public speaking, organise a trip down to waterford to spend an hour in the hospital getting some information, write up a case presentation, and of course I must study! But yet … Continue reading
So Sligo. The land of heart’s desire. It has mountains, it has beaches, it has the views, the literature and the arts scene. Home to Yeats and subject of his poetry. What you may or may not know is that it also has the food festival! From the 16th to the 20th of March, there … Continue reading
Hello all. First up, I am tremendously busy over the next two weeks so expect a temporary lull. When I get a chance I’ll pop up the Irish Traditional food cookalong recipes. There is Soda bread, a nice butter making tutorial, slow roasted lamb (straight from the farm) with rosemary, and colcannon. And a strawberry … 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
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
Cos it’s been a farmery day, and this is representative of that. Which I shall describe in detail at a later date as am really quite tired today. But probably have a pet lamb now. Super cute tho. A pandalamb :)Will get a pic tomorrow as is intent on following me around. Basic story is … Continue reading
Cake in the country 