A Warming Pork Soup
Autumn has arrived and the kids are back in school. The central heating was turned on last night for the first time in ages. I love cooking at this time … Continue reading
A First in Our House – Venison Steaks!
Tonight I cooked venison for dinner. I’ve never had it before and until recently wouldn’t have even contemplated eating it. But life is short and you have a take a … Continue reading
Lasagne made the Silver Spoon way
I have to say that I’ve a fondness for Italian food. And I love the drama that I’ve experienced at the restaurants I’ve gone to, the larger-than-life characters, the atmosphere, … Continue reading
For the Love of Claire – Chicken with Aubergines, Tomatoes and Garlic
It’s a miserable day here in Dublin and Hubbie has just announced that he’s coming home early from work! Time to get the dinner on but what to cook? Today … Continue reading
Pizza with Puff!
There’s a lovely smell coming from my kitchen! I’m absolutely starving after pouring over books to decide what’s on my menu for a little supper party I’m having on Friday … Continue reading
No Longer a French Tart
It is really amazing when some things just come together to point you in the direction of a recipe. My dad recently gave me a jar of onion marmalade and … Continue reading
A Try at Tapas
Now, I LOOOVVVEEE tapas but cooking lots of dishes is hard work! I remember the first time I tried tapas at our local Gourmet Food Parlour. I loved the food … Continue reading