Superbowl Sunday’s coming up so a day of copious amounts of food and drink is probably on the cards. I’d imagine the last place you want to be during the game is actually in the kitchen cooking so here’s your meal ticket. You can’t beat the one pot meal. This’ll definitely do the trick.
If you still need a few ideas of what to cook here you go.
RECIPE:
Makes 4 bowls-ish
1 lg.  Continue reading »

Superbowl Sunday’s coming up so a day of copious amounts of food and drink is probably on the cards. I’d imagine the last place you want to be during the game is actually in the kitchen cooking so here’s your meal ticket. You can’t beat the one pot meal. This’ll definitely do the trick.
If you still need a few ideas of what to cook here you go.
RECIPE:
Makes 4 bowls-ish
1 lg.  Continue reading »

Sometimes when I meet someone new who doesn’t know any vegetarians, they ask “but what what do you eat?” Some people have the notion that it’s all just mung beans and lentils. While they are important, thats not all veggies eat. So with those people as inspiration, I came up with a list of foods that everyone, veggie and meat eater alike should try. I have yet to complete the list myself, but seriously, you’re opening up a whole world of taste here.  Continue reading »

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Melody & Fine Cuisine celebration night to be held at Fairways Bar & Orchard Restaurant to celebrate new Award
A special evening is being held at the Fairways Bar and Orchard Restaurant, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary to celebrate yet another award, this time from leading food critic Paulo Tullio.  The Fairways, as the name suggests, is a short drive from Nenagh Golf Club on the Cloughjordan Road from Nenagh.  Continue reading »

DINING
AT THE CASTLE
Friday last, we dined at the B’s Restaurant in the
Castle Hotel in Macroom. And dined quite royally, I might add. Food and service
were terrific.
Service came in the shape of AJ, the maestro of the
dining room. No shortage of advice or recommendations and, if something wasn’t
on the menu, then he’d get it as he did with the fruit dessert at the end. Lots
of.  Continue reading »

Brewdog didn’t even bother putting one of their colourful diatribes on the label of Hops Kill: it’s just an ad for their share ownership thingy. Label copy that tries to sell you something other than the beer behind it is a new one on me. I guess they reckon anyone who’s going to buy this limited-edition imperial red ale has already made up their mind before getting close enough to the bottle to read it.  Continue reading »

Did you know that millions of people in Italy eat Italian food every day? It’s true. So, I don’t find it odd or feel the need to justify in any way the fact that Bill and I have found ourselves partaking of the pasta several times over the last few weeks. This is completely normal….  Continue reading »

Coming events in Dublin
There is quite a lot going on in February. All of these events sound good to me.
Thursday, Feb 9, 7:30pm

An Introduction to Whiskey. Michael Lawlor, from the Celtic Whiskey Shop, will present 3 Irish, 3 Scotch, 1 American and 1 Japanese whiskey. This is the first in a series. Subsequent evenings will focus on Irish Whiskey (March 15), Scottish Whisky (April 12), Emerging Nations (May 10), Hidden Gems (June 14) and finally Islay Single Malts (July 12).  Continue reading »

My cup, or should I say, my dinner plate, runneth over.
I had the pleasure, yesterday, of enjoying my second all-potato menu in as many weeks (and yes, I know what you’re thinking – some gals just have all the luck).  Continue reading »

Coming events in Dublin
There is quite a lot going on in February. All of these events sound good to me.
Thursday, Feb 9, 7:30pm

An Introduction to Whiskey. Michael Lawlor, from the Celtic Whiskey Shop, will present 3 Irish, 3 Scotch, 1 American and 1 Japanese whiskey. This is the first in a series. Subsequent evenings will focus on Irish Whiskey (March 15), Scottish Whisky (April 12), Emerging Nations (May 10), Hidden Gems (June 14) and finally Islay Single Malts (July 12).  Continue reading »

We had a Green Spot night at the society this week. We have heard a lot about the Single Pot Still (SPS) style over the last year: it’s both the proud past and a good chunk of the future of Irish whiskey. You could easily make the case that SPS was saved for future generations by Green Spot which puttered along for years as other brands disappeared or converted to a lighter, blended composition.  Continue reading »

We had a Green Spot night at the society this week. We have heard a lot about the Single Pot Still (SPS) style over the last year: it’s both the proud past and a good chunk of the future of Irish whiskey. You could easily make the case that SPS was saved for future generations by Green Spot which puttered along for years as other brands disappeared or converted to a lighter, blended composition.  Continue reading »

I won’t mince my words about my recent visit here. I was stunned by how mediocre the experience was. We arrived at  about 2:45 on a Sunday afternoon when the main rush for lunch was finished. We selected our own table (it is a pub after all) and a waiter brought menus to us. We were ravenous and made our decisions fairly quickly so were not too pleased at the slowness of the order taking – there was plenty of staff and most of the other patrons were eating already.  Continue reading »

Just down the street from my day job, there's a restaurant where the food is fabulous and the atmosphere is joyous.  It's called Caffe Formenti and their Italian coffee kickstarts my day.  Richie the chef/owner absolutely loves food and many a "try this and see what you think" moment has happened in the morning.  Last week, he gave me some of his straight from Italy hazelnut paste to use at home.  Continue reading »

Recently I was asked by the people at Low Low to host a meal for my family or friends similar to that of a Come Dine With Me experience. As part of the challenge I had to incorporate some of the Low Low products within my  recipes that I was making. Already being familiar with their range of spreads and cheeses I actually found myself spoilt for choice with what I would make.  Continue reading »

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First off I want to say thanks to everyone for their kind words and good wishes on our soon-to-be lil’ Murphy baby. It’s always nice to feel the warmth and good spirits from you guys. Right enough of that soppy stuff.
We’re half way through the pregnancy (of course I say ‘we’ like I have any involvement in this part of it but you know what I mean) and I have to say things are going great.  Continue reading »

Here at Chew on That’s Free Food Fridays, we are all about providing the best contests and inside scoop on deals and freebies. Tandoor Chef is a line of Indian foods that add zest and spice to your menu planners. Keep reading to enter our giveaway and the fantastic giveaway direct from Tandoor Chef in honor of National Curry Month!

Tandoor Chef is the leader in restaurant-quality frozen Indian cuisine that is all-natural. Enter to win their free grub!  Continue reading »

I’m getting old. I had intended to post this review on Monday but having celebrated my birthday in Cork on Saturday and again with friends in Dingle on Monday (the actual day of my birthday), I’ve been suffering the consequences ever since. My head has only just recovered to the point where I can think straight. Terrible, pounding hangovers seem to be the hallmark of life in my thirties…But birthdays do have to be celebrated, don’t they?  Continue reading »

Kinvara Organic Smoked Salmon and Mini Breakfast Bagels
Bagels and Kinvara Organic Smoked Salmon are ideal partners for a weekend breakfast or brunch, with cream cheese it is the perfect bagel combination.   Enjoy!  Continue reading »