Beef Rendang

  This is fast becoming my favourite curry. The first time I tasted it was on holidays in Malta. We were keen to try the restaurant Zest in St. Julians but the night we went was the one night of the month where they served a buffet menu. I was a bit disappointed at first, […]

Strawberry Cake

I had a full punnet of strawberries in the fridge that were about to turn and was looking for something to do with them. Also, it was Great British Bake off evening so I needed to have cake!

Panzanella – Tuscan Bread Salad

Panzanella is something I have been intending to make for a long time but never got round to it til now. It was one of the many recipes made at the Tannery course I attended and was absolutely delicious so I thought I had no excuse but to make it now. It is best made […]

Campo Viejo Tapas Trail Cork

I am very late posting this as I did the trail nearly three weeks ago. I got distracted by holidays and then getting back to work. So unfortunately the trails are finished for this year but I really hope they will return next year. I saw a lot of talk among bloggers in Dublin who […]

Chunky Guacamole

Due to a combination of being on holidays and extreme laziness, I have been very neglectful of the poor blog. I plan to put that right. Starting with this recipe for a fresh, tasty guacamole.

Blog Awards Ireland 2014

I’ve made the long list! I’m stunned and honoured. Well, not exactly stunned. I did shamelessly beg for people to nominate me on Facebook.

Roasted Cauliflower and Ras el Hanout Soup

  On a recent Monday evening I had a real craving for comfort food. I know it’s July, but Mondays are still Mondays! It didn’t want anything too rich and still wanted it to be a little healthy so I was feeling a bit stuck. I had a full head of cauliflower that was beginning to […]

Grilled Polenta with Caprese Salad

  This is a really beautiful, simple dish, ideal for the summer months. For those unfamiliar with polenta, it is basically cornmeal cooked like porridge. I have to hold my hands up here, I’m not a big fan of polenta. Well not the of the wet variety anyway. However, let that polenta cool and set, […]