Lovely Dresser Sunday is always one of these days where you think you should do something but are not really in the mood for anything. We were stuck with the same dilemma last Sunday. Weather didn’t look too promising and we just had a lazy breakfast which didn’t get us in the mood for going…
DetailsWe have a few very handy neighbours – one being a dairy farmer and another one being a hunter. So when we were asked if we wanted a rabbit we didn’t hesitate very long. My dad used to rear rabbits so I was well used to cooking them and we asked Noel & Andrea around…
DetailsThe Ingredients Setting the scene The other day I was in the mood for something nice, relaxed and delicious. Thinking about my larder and fridge (I had pasta shells & ricotta at home), I decided that it is time for a nice Italian evening. During my lunch break (I work in Ballincollig) I went to…
DetailsA few weeks back I had my brother and his girlfriend over for a visit – it was her first time in Ireland so I was eager to show her how beautiful Ireland is (despite the rain) and I think I succeeded. She was very interested in seeing the Titanic museum, so I took them…
DetailsWhen Kate of Fenn’s Quay asked me to come up with an idea for an event at Fenn’s Quay, I thought straight away of a food quiz – a fun way of learning about food, winning some great prizes and trying wonderful food. She loved the idea and we were extremely luck having a great…
DetailsMy friend Carol lives literally only 2 mins walkway from me but it can be a big task to get us both together for a catch up as we both are very busy people – but when we do, I try to make something nice for us – nothing big just something to nibble on.…
DetailsBia Sásta has been asked to organise and host an event at Fenn’s Quay to join in with the Cork Food Week – and what better way of celebrating Cork Food Week than with a Food Quiz. Come and join us for an evening of fun, good food and great people. Kate Lawlor promises some…
DetailsBeer Bread – just delicious Nigella once said, where is bread there is love – and I agree 100%. Breadmaking is an act of love for me. It takes time, dedication and skill to make a lovely loaf of bread….right???? Ahem, not really. This bread is sooo easy, I am almost embarrassed to admit it.…
DetailsOk, first thing first…. did I like the Cork Food Fest? Yes and no. Was the event good organised? Yes. Would I go again? Oh Yes. So with that out of the way, let’s talk about what I liked and what not. If you know me, you will know that I am all about food,…
DetailsThere are plenty food festivals out and about at the moment. It seems every village has one these days. Some are good, some you hardly notice that food is involved and then you have some extremely well done ones and Kenmare Food Carnival is one of the best festivals I have been in a long…
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