Homemade burgers
This recipe goes down a treat every time I make it.
A note for the fastidious chefs out there: I don’t do measurements, so here’s the rough recipe for two generous burgers.  Continue reading »

Well, it’s been a while but I’m back again. I’ve been up to loads since I’ve last written & now I have exam jitters as we’ve our first exam tomorrow. It’s a herb / salad recognition.  Continue reading »

Ok, so we got a little carried away last weekend. After a fantastic Friday evening (Burgundy Tasting & Thorntons followed by a few too many drinks afterwards) we nursed our hangovers for most of Saturday afternoon, before gearing ourselves up for another blockbuster of an evening. Even when we entered the Ely wine bar on Ely Place a couple of our diners were still suffering from the night before.  Continue reading »

I found a link to the full text of the 60 point Organic Action Plan for Ireland, thanks to Conor Little from Trevor Sargent’s office.

It’s an impressive plan and an easy read. The target however still seems high, it is hoping to achieve an over 500% increase in Utilisable Agricultural Area (UAA) devoted to organic farming in the space of just 4 years. The reason for such a short timeline is due in part to the developing market.  Continue reading »

I found a link to the full text of the 60 point Organic Action Plan for Ireland, thanks to Conor Little from Trevor Sargent’s office.

It’s an impressive plan and an easy read. The target however still seems high, it is hoping to achieve an over 500% increase in Utilisable Agricultural Area (UAA) devoted to organic farming in the space of just 4 years. The reason for such a short timeline is due in part to the developing market.  Continue reading »

While next week’s open wine tasting will take place in Fallon & Byrne, next month’s wine tasting evening will take place in Enowine, IFSC on Wednesday, 11th June from 7-9pm.
Having talked to Hakan Erikkson, he’s more than willing to provide the venue and either open bottles from the shelves(or put a “theme” into the enomatic system they have there.  Continue reading »

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I’ve walked down Botanic Avenue many times in my life. Many of those times I’ve been drunk as a skunk. But I’ve also had a few pleasant walks that direction when I’ve been able to put one foot in front of the other without falling on my head.I’ve even driven down there, looking for somewhere to eat, somewhere I’d never tried.Little did I know that each time I drove or walked along the street, I was missing quite an exciting little ‘brasserie’.  Continue reading »

Michael Deane as pictured in the Ormeau Baths Gallery

It didn.  Continue reading »

I’m back!!! Not that you knew I was away!! It was all a bit crazy but I finished up the exams, then there was another dinner in Alexis for my birthday and then I was whisked off to Paris by Boyfriend!!! Its the most amazing and beautiful city in the world, I’m in love!!

The food was amazing everywhere, but I was continually so stunned by it, that I forgot to take photos!  Continue reading »

Put that in your pipe and smoke it, Ryan Tubridy and all the rest of you who think bloggers are knuckle-dragging illiterates. Beau Jarvis at Basic Juice regularly crashes through the two-and-more syllable barrier. Anyway, “macrophage” reared its hungry head when Beau was describing the shape of the recently (not ten years old yet) designated wine region of Montsant in eastern Spain. You can find out more from the Wines from Spain website.  Continue reading »

Although we had at least a week of summertime flip-flop days, May seems to have regressed to the cold and damp of early April. Weather like this – today it rained for the afternoon and just didn’t stop – means a return to cold weather soup recipes, warming comfort food for wintery-feeling evenings.  Continue reading »

Although we had at least a week of summertime flip-flop days, May seems to have regressed to the cold and damp of early April. Weather like this – today it rained for the afternoon and just didn’t stop – means a return to cold weather soup recipes, warming comfort food for wintery-feeling evenings.  Continue reading »

Although we had at least a week of summertime flip-flop days, May seems to have regressed to the cold and damp of early April. Weather like this – today it rained for the afternoon and just didn’t stop – means a return to cold weather soup recipes, warming comfort food for wintery-feeling evenings.  Continue reading »

Although we had at least a week of summertime flip-flop days, May seems to have regressed to the cold and damp of early April. Weather like this – today it rained for the afternoon and just didn’t stop – means a return to cold weather soup recipes, warming comfort food for wintery-feeling evenings.  Continue reading »

Don’t get any wrong ideas – the weather still hasn’t warmed up around these parts but with Memorial Day coming this weekend, I got this crazy idea that summer might be on its way. So in the spirit of spite for the unwelcome cold temperatures: I made popsicles. I refuse to have my picnic season taken away from me, and so when the warm weather finally does arrive, I want to be prepared for it. I want popsicles, lots and lots of popsicles.  Continue reading »

Our Chicago Food Giveaway Contest was a HUGE success, garnering over 250 comments and stories about what local foods are worth trying. In fact it was so much fun, we might just have another contest! But in the meantime, I’m sure you’ve all been dying to know who won. So without further ado,
Drumroll please…

Congratulations: Mya Brooks!  Continue reading »

I’m starting to think I’m obsessed with Gordon Ramsey. Don’t worry – I don’t have a room filled with pictures of him. Just a small cupboard with his head cut out and placed onto pornographic images…only kidding.All I’ve done is talk about him recently on this blog. But I can’t help myself today. The F Word has lost its bite and I’m sad because of it. It reminds me a little of Chris Horridge’s dish on the Great British Menu last night.  Continue reading »

The following offer arrived in my e-mail this morning. A brand new release from Krug (Clos d’Ambonnay 1995), very exciting until you spot the price. Ouch! £2352.20 (~€3000) a bottle ( if you can get one). I guess this is one wine I certainly won’t be trying.
Krug’s first new release since the introduction of its Rosé in 1983 is unquestionably a cult offering. From the tiny walled vineyard of.  Continue reading »

After the white Burgundy wine tasting at the Irish Wine Board we all went along to Thornton’s in the Fitzwilliam Hotel for sustenance. We were shown to the Canape Bar where we looked over the menu and had the choices explained to us. Choices were from the tasting menu or the a la carte. From the tasting menu we had the option of ordering five courses, eight courses, the ‘surprise menu’ which was.  Continue reading »