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Speedy Spicy Caramelised Red Onion and Chilli Chutney
Following on from the Caramelised Onion Chutney that I recently made, I decided to give it another go but this time using red onions. The first batch was absolutely fine … Continue reading →
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Scrummy Lemon Cheesecake
Yesterday was to be Lemon Cheesecake Day! Why? Well who needs an excuse but if you do, getting nominated for the Blog Awards Ireland 2013 is mine and that needs … Continue reading →
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Monkfish and Chorizo Skewers
A recent visit to Dublin city brought me the opportunity to visit my favourite bookshop of all time, Hodges Figgis (part of Waterstones). I absolutely adore this store and frequented … Continue reading →
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Recipe Review: Pot Roasted Chicken with Olives and Tomatoes
I love when I get my hands on a new cookbook to see what recipes jump out at me and there were so many in Françoise Bernard’s La Cuisine: Everyday … Continue reading →
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Win a copy of Richard Bertinet’s CRUST!
I’ve long been a fan of Richard Bertinet and would some day very much love to go to his cookery school, the Bertinet Kitchen in Bath. His cookery books are … Continue reading →
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Stuffed Aubergine with Lamb and Pine Nuts
I was quite delighted when I recently received a copy of Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi’s Jerusalem as a present for my birthday as I’m completely taken with it. For … Continue reading →
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Richard Bertinet’s Almond Croissants – yum, yum, YUM!
Is there anything better than a warm, buttery croissant first thing in the morning with a decent cup of coffee? Well, actually there is! It’s an almond croissant soaked in … Continue reading →
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Apple, Pear & Plum Chutney
We’re quite lucky to have a lovely pear tree in our garden. I bought it some years ago now in Lidl for what was next to nothing but stupidly never … Continue reading →
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Nutella Crostata – A Hell of a Tart {more like a NIGHTMARE!}
Have you ever had a day where you just can’t believe how stupid you’ve been, that you ought to know better and that you feel a complete fool? Well, I … Continue reading →
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Christmas Entertaining with Glenisk + Dark Chocolate and Lemon Mousse with...
Christmas can be a daunting time with so much to buy and make and do {I know of some families who completely redecorate for the festive season but that’s one … Continue reading →
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Review: A Year at Avoca, a Cookbook + Lebanese Couscous Salad with...
It’s just over one week since we spent a lovely evening with friends here at home. As you know, I love a gathering – sharing stories, sharing food, making memories. … Continue reading →
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Cookbook Review: VENEZIA by Tessa Kiros
It’s funny how life seems to take a few twisty turns that scuppers your best of intentions and that certainly has happened to me with my blog! It’s been quite … Continue reading →
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A Lesson in Bread Baking
Why is making bread such a challenge? I’ve made those pre-packed versions which have worked out fine 99% of the time but add yeast to the mix and that’s where … Continue reading →
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A Taste for all Things Italian starting with Black Olive Tapenade
Last year I went through a bit of a French thing, buying up cookery books that would teach me the essence of French cuisine. This year, I’ve the Italian bug … Continue reading →
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Carrot and Fennel Soup inspired by lunch at Olive Deli and Café
The baking gods have decided that me and baking do not go together. I was recently invited to a baking class and having a feeling in my waters as they … Continue reading →
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Pasta a Picchi Pacchi {or Spaghetti with Almond and Tomato Pesto!}
It’s always the same when the warm weather makes an appearance – my appetite drops to near zero and my love for the kitchen is replaced by my love for … Continue reading →
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Carta di Musica {or Music Paper Bread}
I remember watching Rick Stein as part of his Mediterranean Escapes series visiting Sardinia where a local baker made pane carasau or carta di musica {music paper bread} which looks … Continue reading →
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Mary Berry’s Chicken with pesto, Taleggio and roasted tomatoes
Chicken can be one of those meats that dries out so fast, you need the power of I don’t know what to chew your way through it. Can there be … Continue reading →
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Martin & Paul’s Surf ‘n Turf – cookbook giveaway!
Well I have to say, after a rocky start to the first half of this year which saw us face a host of stressful distractions, I’ve been absent for a … Continue reading →
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Review: Rice Flour Pastry and a Tomato and Goats Cheese Tart
I’ve been rather disappointed by the poor and very pricey array of pastries and breads produced for coeliacs. I never knew how bad it was until my dad was diagnosed … Continue reading →
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