VIENNA WOODSBack to the Vienna Woods today, after quite an absence. Took the soup of the day (€4.50), Potato and Broccoli, as a starter and it was quite good. Main course was a Cajun Chicken Warp (9.95), served with a dip, plus chips or wedges or salad. Very substantial and very tasty.
There is a huge selection in the Crawford Room day-time menu, including the usual roasts of the day, salads, and Tex-Mex, along with much more substantial main dishes.
Service was friendly and efficient. Continue reading »
Published March 9th, 2010
Yesterday’s Liveline was buzzing with angry callers complaining about an offer from petrol station Applegreen.
Since last year, customers who spend €10 in Applegreen get a stamp on their loyalty card. Once they accumulate 50 stamps, they can get a three night stay for two people for €19.99 in a choice of hotels around Ireland. I nonchalantly picked up my loyalty card when it was offered by the cashier last month, but quickly realised it’s a rubbish offer. Continue reading »
Published March 9th, 2010
Peter has pronounced Burdock’s to be the best chipper in Ireland a number of times here, which means that it has now passed into empirical fact. Burdock’s is the best chipper in Ireland, and dissent will not be tolerated. Continue reading »
Published March 9th, 2010
Enchantée, Aurélia Filion. Aurélia runs French wine blog, Bu sur le web (in French)
All is forgiven, Thierry Henry. Well, almost. Continue reading »
Published March 9th, 2010
Treat your Mum to something Special this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and sometimes it’s hard to know what to get that special lady in your life. Lucky for you, cheapeats.ie and Marks & Spencer are here to help. We’re giving you the chance to win one of three delicious meals for four this Mother’s Day in the Marks & Spencer Rooftop restaurant on Grafton Street. Continue reading »
Published March 9th, 2010
Click <a href=”http://mycountrycookin.com/dl/sharb/peter-rabbits-family-reicpes.pdf”>here</a> to view the page. Continue reading »
Published March 9th, 2010
Clandestine parcels aside, this month’s all about Chile, so our April contest needed a related theme. Our first thought was a big pot of Mum’s chilli con carne but transport and keeping it warm was always going to be an issue (ok, really bad play on words in any case!). Continue reading »
Published March 9th, 2010
Over on the Lookandtaste site we have just launched a load of free content where we will be aggregating all the best food content from Youtube and curating lots of food recipes from bloggers all over the world. Continue reading »
Published March 8th, 2010
Quick One: See Ecoeye tomorrow at 7 pm on RTE 1, for a food special which also features some interview data with me.
(Its also available in ROI on the rte.ie website, under the live TV tab)
I haven’t seen it yet, so have no idea how I’ll come across, but we’ll see! Continue reading »
Published March 8th, 2010
In the last few years the foodie presence online has grown from strength to strength and I am not just talking about the blogging community. The beauty of the internet is access to info and 4oD is a testament to just that! I absolutely love the type of programmes which are shown on Channel 4 and the food programmes are no different. A must watch on the 4oD Food Channel is the classic episode of Nigel Slater’s real food series where he and Nigella Lawson (before she was famous) pick apart a roast chicken with their hands! There are lots of fantastic foodie TV series to keep you occupied, some of my favourites are of course the addictive Come Dine With Me, Jamie at Home, and the amazing Italian Kitchen. Enjoy and apologies for passing on the obsession! Continue reading »
Published March 8th, 2010
It’s not that I need an excuse to bake, especially if there’s a cake and/or chocolate involved, but the radio was so full of International Women’s Day blather today – George Hook was particularly enjoying himself with his list of “top ten females” on Newstalk! – that I just had to make something to distract myself.
That, and the fact that Little Missy was grizzling about the kitchen because she refused to have her afternoon nap. Continue reading »
Published March 8th, 2010
Today’s recipe is a quickie as I gear up for the St. Paddy’s Day madness. ‘Nuff said.
RECIPE:
Serves 4
2 lbs Organic/grass fed beef fillet
2 tbsp olive oil
drizzle grape seed or olive oil (for searing beef)
12 oz baby bella mushrooms
2 lg shallots – thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh tarragon
1/2 cup red wine (whatever you’re drinking will work)
2 cups organic beef broth
S&P
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 420°F
Preheat saute pan for 1 minute on medium heat. Continue reading »
Published March 8th, 2010
These fish cakes are fantastic for a starter on their own, or served with a side salad or Spicy Potato Wedges to make a great midweek dinner. The ingredients can be combined beforehand and then simply shaped and fried when you need them.
The recipe uses Panko breadcrumbs which are Japanese dried breadcrumbs available in most Oriental supermarkets. Home made bread crumbs would work well, but remove the crusts before blitzing for a lighter crumb. Continue reading »
Published March 8th, 2010
Taqueria El Milagro
This Monday, SnackBox tests out the deep south’s Mexican treats.
There are quite a few Mexican food options in Dublin. Round these parts we have Acapulco, Cactus Jack, Mexico to Rome, The Alamo and El Paso, to name but a few in the capital. I’ve only ever eaten in Acapulco and The Alamo and enjoyed both but am always a bit miffed by the price, as Mexican food has to be one of the cheapest cuisines in terms of ingredients used. Continue reading »
Published March 8th, 2010
Over at Dunnes, special offers this week include:
Bold 2 in 1 washing powder (50 scoops) – reduced from €16.92 to €10
Dunnes fresh Irish minced beef (1kg) – €5
Flora omega-3 plus spread – half price – now 99c
As usual with Dunnes, the offer expiry dates vary – some offers are valid until March 13 and others until March 21. Click here for details.
Related posts:
Special Offers at Dunnes
Special offers at Dunnes
Specials at Dunnes. Continue reading »
Published March 8th, 2010
GREEN KIWI
The colourful portable mini stall used by Green Kiwi can be seen regularly around the city and suburbs: at markets such as the Coal Quay, Ballincollig and Nangle’s Garden Centre (2nd Sun of each month). You can find it anywhere: I’ve seen it early mornings, operating on the main street in Ballincollig, and even in the Regional Park (see photo) on Sunday mornings, serving a welcome hot drink (coffee or chocolate) to walkers and footballers alike. Continue reading »
Published March 8th, 2010
Special offers this week at Tesco include:
Bacon, cabbage and potatoes – all half price
Cadbury Roses/ Milk Tray and Terry’s All Gold – all half price
Blueberries, strawberries, grapes, and blackberries – all reduced by 33%
Tesco’s special offer leaflet – which may have fallen out of your newspaper this weekend – provides a comprehensive overview of all their current specials, which are valid until Sunday April 14. You can view it online here. Continue reading »
Published March 8th, 2010
Lots of special offers worth writing home about this week at SuperValu, including:
Irish breakfast (SuperValu sausages, bacon, black or white pudding, and six free range eggs) – €5
SuperValu pressed apple juice (1 litre) – reduced from €1.61 to €1
Muller rice singles range (190g) – two for €1
Offers valid until Saturday March 13. Click here for more details. Continue reading »
Published March 8th, 2010
Following on from three wines from Chile, is a press release from industry body, Wines of Chile (Vinos de Chile A.G) which represents many of the largest wineries in Chile.
Santiago, March 3, 2010. In addition to emphasizing the overall strength of the Chilean wine industry’s material infrastructure and the fortitude of its people, Vinos de Chile, the association of Chilean wineries, has been able to verify the effects produced by the recent earthquake and its impact on the wine industry. Continue reading »
Published March 8th, 2010
MONDAY 8TH MARCH TO SUNDAY 14TH MARCH ONLY
We’re clearing out the warehouse for new wines and new vintages so we’re giving you chance to scoop some genuine bargains in our Secret Parcel Sale.
We’ve put together a limited number of secret cases, 12 different bottles with normal retail prices in excess of €159, for only €105 – that’s €8.75 a bottle, a guaranteed third off original selling prices, and free delivery! Continue reading »
Published March 8th, 2010
