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…
DetailsMr 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…
DetailsFresh 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…
Details… 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…
DetailsFresh Lemon Balm My lemon balm plant has taken over my herb bed and needed to be strimmed down – it also happened that we had an impromptu BBQ arranged for Mr T’s sister who celebrated her birthday…… it was one of these wonderful sunny days in Cork that makes you fall in love with…
DetailsI spent last night watching the live streaming of the 50 World’s Best Restaurants Awards – and yes, I really have a life. So, first the bad news – Ireland hasn’t been listed (not even in the 100 Best) and Noma has been thrown from the throne and been replaced by the Roca Brothers of…
DetailsSometimes you just need some comfort food without any hassle. One pot wonders are the best if you don’t have much time and don’t want the hassle of preparing and cleaning afterwards. This recipe is really easy – and even easier to adapt to your own taste. Add chopped carrots, coriander and more to create…
DetailsJanis & Christine welcoming with a big smile Yesterday, Sunday, was a dreadful day. Rainy, cloudy and cold so I was not eager to get out but was considering staying in front of the fire instead with a stack of homemade biscuits. But instead, I remembered that Christine Girault took over a cafe in Oysterhaven.…
DetailsI came across this story the other day on Facebook. You get these stories that bring a tear to your eye and you wonder where our compassion has disappeared to. We read stories like this and feel a tad guilty for a bit but in general get on with our lives. But what if we…
DetailsKitty Scully and I are currently running a series of garden workshops to help people creating their own kitchen garden. Kitty is covering the gardening side while I prepare the food for the workshops with seasonal ingredients. Of course, there is almost nothing left in a garden at this time of year and considering the…
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