Dinner parties are a great way of having friends over, enjoying great company, good conversation which can be louder than in a restaurant and you won’t be kicked out before midnight…I love getting my friends together and just enjoy a relaxed evening. The success of the dinner depends on a few factors – not only…
Mr T planted some broad beans for me but they are only in flowering stage… while the educational garden in Kenmare (went to Kenmare for the Food Carnival) has already full pods on their plants – jealousy cropped up big time. The gardener of the VEC garden (I forgot to ask for his name) is…
Fresh Herbs My herbal bed has exploded since the sun came out and I am busy trying to use the glut of herbs…. there is only so much you can use in cooking so I am looking for other ways of preserving these wonderful rich herbs. My sage has overtaken one of the beds almost…
… and this time, we are heading to Fenn’s Quay in Shearer Street. Being a critic is a hard job – but head chef Kate Lawlor is looking forward to welcoming us to her restaurant. You will be treated to a 6 course meal including a welcome drink – the critics will eat, drink and…