Yesterday marked the inaugural Share the Love Day with Delicious magazine. I wrote about it here last week, but it is basically a day to bake an apple crumble for you and then a second one for a friend, neighbour or stranger to Share the Love. I had some rhubarb in the freezer as my neighbour had returned from her dads farm in the summer with a generous haul for me so I decided to use that too. While I am not a big fruity cake or dessert fan I absolutely love crumbles, they are perfect comfort food on cold autumn or winter evenings. Myself and the hubs demolished half in one sitting while it was still warm from the oven, and I am counting down the hours to dinner today so that I can have the rest. My neighbours were delighted when I knocked on their door as they had no dessert for last night, they tried to send me home with bottles of wine to say thank you, naturally I refused what with me being a clean living soul and all. So me knocking on their door, crumble in hand, really brightened up their weekend. I think you will agree that is mission accomplished. Don’t feel that you have to wait a whole year to Share the Love again, surprise someone out of the blue with something fresh from the oven, it will make their day. Continue reading »
Published September 25th, 2011
Foodie Roundup #35 – September 18th to 24th. The photo above is the Duck Terrine starter from Source Sligo, you'll find it on my Foodspotting profile.
Today’s Foodie Roundup, the 35th overall, comes to you between a head cold and the Ireland v Russia game in the Rugby World Cup. We’ve got the bonus point anyway if you’re reading this very early, so that’s the main thing. Continue reading »
Published September 25th, 2011
Foodie Roundup #35 – September 18th to 24th. The photo above is the Duck Terrine starter from Source Sligo, you'll find it on my Foodspotting profile.
Today’s Foodie Roundup, the 35th overall, comes to you between a head cold and the Ireland v Russia game in the Rugby World Cup. We’ve got the bonus point anyway if you’re reading this very early, so that’s the main thing. Continue reading »
Published September 25th, 2011
Once again I find myself playing catch up on the blog, this time to write a little about Bloom which ran from 2nd – 6th June in the Phoenix Park.
Myself and my mum headed down on the Thursday, and after encountering a bit of a tailback getting into the car park, we were soon walking through the show gardens and enjoying our surroundings.
As my mum is a keen gardener we spent quite a long time in the show gardens. Continue reading »
Published September 25th, 2011
Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese – Supreme champion at the 2011 British Cheese Awards this weekend.
THERE WILL BE three more trophies heading to Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny, this weekend as Helen Finnegan’s Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese scooped three awards today at the British Cheese Awards. Continue reading »
Published September 24th, 2011
Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese – Supreme champion at the 2011 British Cheese Awards this weekend.
THERE WILL BE three more trophies heading to Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny, this weekend as Helen Finnegan’s Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese scooped three awards today at the British Cheese Awards. Continue reading »
Published September 24th, 2011
Published September 24th, 2011
Published September 24th, 2011
Last Thursday I had a coffee morning in aid of The South Westmeath Hospice at Mount Temple hall. I must say that I was thrilled with how many made the effort to call in.
The Hospice is a fantastic cause and one that many like to support. So many families in Ireland have been affected by Cancer and if anyone has had a loved one cared for at a local hospice you’ll be well aware of the amazing work that they carry out. Continue reading »
Published September 24th, 2011
The English Market last night.. click on image to enlarge. Write-up later…. Continue reading »
Published September 24th, 2011
Published September 24th, 2011
Here's hoping the sun keeps shining for todays open day at No.1 Pery Square where I've been tinkering away this summer on the kitchen garden project.
You are all aware of the lack of sunshine so it meant a not great time for tomatoes but strawberries and raspberies were good, and what a bumper crop of spuds we got from the raised bed.
From 3pm today garden lovers and everybody are welcome to come and see the garden. Continue reading »
Published September 24th, 2011
Ah, pigs and teenagers. Two words that probably occur in the same sentence more often than we’d like to admit. The state of my teenage bedroom drove my parents into a apoplectic frenzy. But I’m much tidier now, I swear.These two lads – Patrick and Hugh McInerney are some of the most enterprising teenagers you’re ever going to meet. From their house in Kilkenny they run a business breeding and selling rare breed pork. Continue reading »
Published September 24th, 2011
I will be posting a video on my Culture Day Page at 6pm today. Next time I will definitely wear a microphone! It’s quite difficult to give a little cookery demo with young men who just want to cook! If you watch the video you’ll understand what I mean. Continue reading »
Published September 24th, 2011
After making the Spicy Asian Chicken Noodle Soup, I was on a roll… I was browsing in Marks & Spencer and saw a jar of Singapore Laksa paste which was billed as being perfect for soup, being full of lemongrass, galangal, fish sauce, chili & anchovies. Yes, I could have made it myself but I’m a bit of a lazy article and who am I to argue with M&S – they never normally get it wrong! So, I armed. Continue reading »
Published September 23rd, 2011
NASH19
As its 19th birthday approaches, Nash19 would be forgiven for slipping into a routine. And, yet, there is a routine here: top class food and excellent and friendly service.
The ingredients are familiar, local gems such as Jack McCarthy’s beef, Crowe’s bacon and Durcan’s beef. Quality is assured by this policy and variety is ensured by the imagination of the chefs. You won’t be. Continue reading »
Published September 23rd, 2011
To celebrate all the fall birthdays around, we’re going to teach you how to decorate a cake! Everyone will admit that baking the cake isn’t nearly as hard as frosting it properly. Keep reading to learn all the secrets to frosting a cake like a pro!
The easiest way to decorate a cake is to frost the entire surface with icing. There are a lot of tips to keeping the crumbs out of the cake, the most important of which is to never touch the spatula to the cake. Continue reading »
Published September 23rd, 2011
Comfort food comes in many forms, but none is better than a warm Italian meal. La Famiglia DelGrosso provides hearty sauces that stun the taste buds, and their family history dates back to the year 1911. Keep reading to learn more about the company and prize that 3 winners will get to enjoy!
La Famiglia DelGrosso is the oldest family-owned and produced pasta sauce distributor in the U.S. Continue reading »
Published September 23rd, 2011
Just a quick reminder that we’ll be pouring some of our wines in The Idle Hour bar again this Sunday (Sept 25th) from 6-9pm. Jazz band Anita Williams & Rouge will be playing as usual. No admission charge but the vino costs a little.
I won’t repeat verbatim a post I did on this just a few weeks ago but if you feel like reading that it’s here.
The Idle Hour (021-4965704) is on Cork’s Albert Quay, a gentle five-minute riverside stroll from the Clarion Hotel. Continue reading »
Published September 23rd, 2011
Let’s keep this short and sweet. It is Friday after all and I have a floor to mop before the Chef gets home!
Earlier this year I won a trip to Germany. You can read about it here. Oxo, the good grips kitchen gadget people, loaded up our goodie bags with a strawberry huller (you know you want one) and a cool swivel potato peeler.
The prize was sponsored by Bord Bia. Continue reading »
Published September 23rd, 2011
