‘He was a bold man, that first ate an oyster’ once quipped our own Jonathan Swift. As a child, I was prone to boldness, both in my temperament and willingness to try unusual foods, ‘for future reference’ my dad would say. This led me to tasting a vast array of outlandish ingredients from frog’s legs …
An Ode to Oysters – 10 Pearls of Wisdom for Oyster Month Read More »
Many of our favourite spots have invested and adapted to provide outdoor dining spaces so they can welcome us back as soon as possible and soak up the summer as best we can, whatever the weather. Perhaps the elusive Irish summer sunshine will make an appearance, but at this stage we’ll armour ourselves against the …
10 Outdoor Dublin Dining Spots We Can’t Wait to Visit Read More »
Cutting two working weeks short by a day and providing children and adults alike with a carte blanche to indulge in a day dedicated to chocolate, the only thing better than a weekend is Easter weekend. Thankfully, it is nearly upon us and this is fabulous news for those of us who choose to spend …
The Ultimate Easter Recipe Guide for a Delicious Easter Weekend Read More »
There is no better way to make fun memories than tackling a recipe together and letting the little ones get really involved in making something scrumptious. Baking with the kids however, shouldn’t be a spectator sport and they’ll be keen to get their hands (and clothes, and faces…) dirty. Experts in the fields of food …
DIY Easter Baking Projects to Keep the Kids Happy and Busy Read More »
Is anyone else guilty of preparing snacks and drinks for a night in front of the TV, only to devour them while mulling/arguing over your viewing options for 40 minutes? The token bowl of popcorn is now just salty kernels, the crisps are merely a memory and you’re left snack-less, thirsty and sad as you …
Pass on the Popcorn – 5 Food and Drink Pairings for Your Next Netflix or Prime Binge Read More »
If you love your spiralizer and lightening up dishes with clever starchy carb swaps, you simply can’t afford not to invest in the newest gadget from KitchenAid – The Vegetable Sheet Cutter. A slick and easy to use attachment for your stand mixer, the cutter makes thick and thin sheets out of veggies like courgette, …
Vegan Courgette Rainbow Rolls Recipe with Satay Dip by Darina Coffey Read More »
I am far from alone in my addiction to all things truffle spiked and scented. Restaurants the world over employ this most prized of winter delights in their creations, with good reason. Some, like Maison de la Truffe are fully dedicated to “black diamond” decadence, denoted by lithe shavings on top of all manner of …
5 Truffle Treasures You Need in Your Life and How to Use Them Read More »
Summer has left us and facing in to darker evenings, single digit temperatures and possibly even some snow is all the more manageable when you have a break to look forward to. Naturally Ireland’s amazing hotels and resorts do winter getaways exceedingly well and honestly, what could be better than checking in and hunkering down …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That is if, like me and every basic millennial woman ever, you adore all things autumnal. You may already be stockpiling pumpkins of all shapes and sizes every time you do a food shop, but there is so much more pumpkin goodness to enjoy than sickly spiced …
7 Smashing Pumpkin Dishes to Spice Up Your Kitchen Read More »
Growing up in a country like Ireland, I can safely say that my childhood woes were very minimal. However I learned over a recent hilarious dinner conversation that I was not alone in what I once considered to be ‘the struggle’. Coming home from school bursting to ask every parent’s favourite question – ‘what’s for …
One Bowl Warmers – Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Stew Read More »
Talk to any chef worth their salt and they will tell you that one factor influences their every dish, from ingredient choice to plating – seasonality. As any home cook who has dabbled with a water bath outside of their bathroom will know, there are certain things that should probably remain the preserve of the professional …
Cook the Season – Tricks to Whip Up an Autumnal Treat Read More »
While the Wild Atlantic vistas, colourful towns and villages and innumerable food finds across West and East Cork make the Rebel county an obvious havens for a leisurely staycation, but Cork city is the perfect spot for those looking for a buzzy break away. Cork city’s embrace of outdoor café culture and innovative adaptations for …
10 Cork City Outdoor Dining Spots We Can’t Wait to Visit Read More »
I have a couple of rules I live by for my summer desserts. The first simply makes sense in warm weather: avoid the oven if at all possible and rely on your fridge or freezer to do most of the work. Secondly: fruity and frozen is always a great summer dessert combination. Finally: try to …
We all know an “outdoor summer” in Ireland is always at risk of being rained off, and that it would be a lovely little country if we could only roof it. Keeping this in mind when planning a staycation is probably a wise idea, and when it comes to city breaks, Limerick seems to have …
10 Limerick City Outdoor Dining Spots We Can’t Wait to Visit Read More »
There’s nowhere quite like Ireland on a sunny summer day. Add in the finest Irish seafood enjoyed while overlooking the breathtaking coastline from which it came and you have the makings of enduring summer memories. Thankfully, we are spoiled for choice with scenic seafood spots dotted across the country this summer, from old favourites making …
10 of the Best Spots to Enjoy Superb Seafood by the Seashore Read More »
While outdoor dining in some of of favourite restaurants resumes this month, the warmer weather and wanderlust means picnics and road trips are definitely on the cards. The explosion of food trucks across the country during lockdown has left us with so many tempting options for grab and go goodies, so our “outdoor summer” is …
10 Irish Food Trucks Worth a Delicious Detour this Summer Read More »
Growing up in Ireland, did your mother ever say “it’s nearly too hot to eat” followed by the promise of a nice salad for dinner? If so, you know exactly where I’m going with this. I reckon FM104 presenter Crossy’s definition of an Irish mammy fine sunny day salad was a familiar sight on dining …
Perfect Summer Salads for Sunny Evenings at Home Read More »
I can’t hark back to my first (but certainly not last) trip to Greece without waxing lyrical about the eye-rollingly delicious local food. To the little island of Naxos we went, like Bourdain before us, and found a slightly off the beaten track gourmet destination that didn’t disappoint. Bathed in Grecian sunlight, sipping Assyrtiko along …
A Plate in the Sun – Create a Greek Food Getaway at Home Read More »
I don’t think anyone is sad to see the back of grim office lunches al desko, Tupperware and communal microwaves. Working from home and religiously enforcing a proper lunch hour allows me at least sixty minutes of pleasure to break up the working day, both taking time to prepare a delicious lunch and sitting down …
Whether or not you buy into breakfast being the most important meal of the day, having something delicious to drag you out of bed sounds like the best brand of morning motivation to me. While so many of us are working from home, the days of trying to grab something on the way out the …
How many delectable desserts have you bookmarked on Insta since lockdown began approximately 6000 days ago? If you’re like me, you may well have a whole new bucket list of bakes to try, or places to visit to get your sweet treat fix when we can venture out and about properly again. So many of …
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