Logo We still have wonderful people around who are brave enough to stare recession straight in the face and say: I will start a business!!!!! Brian Drinan & Paul Coffey are two of these brave – or crazy – people who simply said, we need a new cafe in Cork City and true to their…
Martin O’Leary will take us on a tour through the woods of Blarney. Come and join us for a day of fun and learn more about free wild food that grows right in front of us. Email [email protected] to secure your place. Price per person is €13 and includes information material and recipes. Children are…
We are starting our cookery classes next month – brochure is being printed as we ‘speak’… !! I can’t wait, but in the meantime, lets look at other classes coming up… [ai1ec view=”monthly”]
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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…
Fresh 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…
I 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…