The Book I think I mentioned before that I am collecting cookbooks – what I didn’t mention is that I am obsessed with them. It is very hard to admit but so far I haven’t sought out any help. Can’t imagine myself standing up in front of a group and saying ‘ Hi, I am…
DetailsI love cookbooks – I even collect them. I read them like other people read novels and I have a bit over 100 (I never really counted them and the number includes also the thin Australian Women Weekly’s) by now. Cookbooks were originally just a collection of recipes for kitchen personnel in high class houses…
DetailsThe news broke about 2 weeks ago that Augustine’s were closing their wonderful restaurant in the Clarion Hotel and that the last dinner was held on Saturday 25th. The event was of course booked out within minutes of the news breaking but I was lucky enough to be squeezed in on Friday night by Carol. …
DetailsI love to rant – about anything and nothing really (just kidding) and in the last few weeks I have been ranting about the latest fab idea of Food Safety Authority of Ireland (also knows as FSAI) who are planning to force all restaurants to display calories on their menus. This might work for restaurants…
DetailsFingerfood is a brilliant way of entertaining at a party without being away from your guests. Most fingerfoods can be prepared well in advance and you can look all glam when serving them. One of my favourites – and the favourites of my friends are Onion & Goats Cheese Tartlets. You can serve them as…
DetailsA Sunday Brunch is normally a laid back affair so you don’t want to sit around a table but walk around freely and chat away to everyone. The best way to ensure that you have plenty of free time is to prepare as much as possible ahead of time. Taken from Trissalicious Scotch Eggs are…
Details‘Feeding is almost over’ A bread wheel It was my birthday last week and since it is has been ages since I had all the girls together, I thought a Sunday Brunch was in order. I love lazy Sunday mornings with a glass of prosecco and a good breakfast. A brunch of course includes also…
DetailsTomorrow is Pancake Tuesday and the shops are full of ‘Special’ offers for Pancake Batter, Pancake Pans and lemon juice in a squeezy bottle….. I have read the ingredients of the ready-made batter and have to say that pancakes are so easy to make that it is a crime (or should be) to buy the…
DetailsRight from the Heart So much has been written about Valentine’s Day and so much money has been spent over the years. Wedding proposals, expensive dinners, overpriced flowers – it could put you off the day for good. But no – not me. I love Valentine’s Day – it’s the same as Mother’s Day &…
DetailsSometimes, I don’t feel like big cooking but still fancy something tasty. And let’s face it, sometimes you just deserve a little treat. I came home the other day and was dead tired (it was a long week). I had to finish some baby cards for a friend and was thinking how to treat myself…
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