Gingerbread House A few years back I bought a cutter set for a Gingerbread House as I always wanted to make my own little creation. Every time I saw one at one of the many Christmas markets I went to in my life, I thought, I want to make that (it’s a curse as I…
Mincemeat Flapjacks Hampers are a great gift for foodies – you get all the wonderful goodies (at least if someone took care creating the hamper) that you wouldn’t normally buy. And since it is Christmas, a jar of mincemeat surely will be part of the hamper. If you are like me, you will be tired…
Coconut & Lime Cookies Everyone should have some type of cookies in the pantry in case a neighbour pops in for a cup of tea. I personally love making cookies, I remember my mum and myself making Christmas cookies. Cutting out the shapes, making sure the baking tray was nicely buttered (we are talking before…
We don’t get much sun here in Ireland but when we do….. Last Sunday was such a day; the sun shone from morning to evening and the birds were singing.I decided to have a lazy ol’ Sunday with a good book. Of course, it was a food related one by Nigel Slater ‘Notes from the…
A Week of Pasta – Sauce Recipes My comfort food is Spaghetti with olive oil, garlic, chili and pinenuts. It is perfect in summer and winter alike – you can eat it in the sunshine in the garden or in front of the fire on a dark winter night. The aroma of the fried garlic…
I am quite lucky as I have a tree growing along my wall. The tree is young and only gives me enough flowers to make two bottles of cordial. But I am also surrounded by farms and they are heaping with elderflower trees. Cordial is a great way to preserve fruit and elderflower cordial has…
I am at that age now where I prefer to have friends over at mine rather than going to a pub or club to catch up with the girls. And thanks God, I have amazing friends who don’t mind calling – one of them is the wonderful Carol. Not only a neighbour but also an…
Mozzarella Baguette Sometimes, you just need a little treat without too much fuss in preparing something nice. This baguette is so easy, I am almost ashamed to admit how easy. It is perfect if you are planning a lazy night in front of the telly with a cool bottle of beer or some wine. The…
Sometimes you just need a little treat and never more so when two of your closest friends are coming to visit. I love having Sabrina and Derval over for a proper catch up and some afternoon tea. The last time they came was on the morning of my birthday and Mr T and myself were…
Delicious Pancakes With Pancake Tuesday just around the corner, the shops are full with batter mixes in bottles and even ready made pancakes…. not sure about you but I rather have fresh pancakes made with real eggs and milk rather than dried skimmed milk, dried egg white powder and even palm oil. Making pancakes from…