Roasted Root Veg and Chili Soup {with tips for the best Roast Chicken ever!!!}
There’s one thing I like and that’s lazy Sundays of doing absolutely nothing other than going for a walk, drinking coffee and reading the newspapers. This Sunday found me with … Continue reading
Review: Ripailles by Stéphane Reynaud {plus a Smoked Salmon Omelette}
Yesterday I took delivery of some new cookbooks! Like a child, I spent the day pouring through them instead of ironing. No contest there! One of them is Ripailles by … Continue reading
Christmas Cheese: How to select, care for and serve your cheese plate
by Glynn Anderson, author of Farmhouse Cheeses of Ireland, a Celebration It’s always nice to try something new at Christmas and, if you haven’t done it before, presenting a cheese … Continue reading
Easy Christmas Entertaining with the help of Lidl
On November 8th last, I was delighted to attend Lidl’s Christmas event to view and taste their range of goodies for Christmas. It was a lovely evening as I partook … Continue reading
Scandinavian Christmas by Trine Hahnemann – Yes Please!!
I’m finding myself drawn to all things Scandinavian as the festive season approaches, whether it was because hubbie had lived in Sweden for a few years or the fact that … Continue reading
The cookbook that’s going to the grave with me!
Well, I’ve gone and done it again. I headed yesterday to TK Maxx to get some dishes as its a great spot for picking up unusual stuff. I need to … Continue reading
When recipes are not as they should be
Now I’ve spent a few bob or two on cookbooks over the years. Some are tried and tested, some will continue to lanquish on my shelf. And guess why. I … Continue reading
An Eggstatic Start to the Day!
It’s miserable outside, raining cats and dogs and I can feel an Autumn chill in the air. We just managed to get the last of the plums off the tree … 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
An Informal Italian-style Supper
Last night my lovely cousin and her husband joined us for supper. As you know, I spent some time during the week pouring over my cookbooks deciding on what to … Continue reading
A Towering Legacy – Julia Child
A wonderful article about Julia Child: A towering legacy.
Chocolate Spoons
I have to admit that I love chocolate but then who doesn’t! Good for the heart and good for the soul. Now, I also love making chocolate shapes. It’s a … Continue reading
Salt, Pepper and a Dollop of Cream 