What could be more perfect for evoking childhood memories of long hot summers? We have managed that this year and although the rain is coming down this week we are not giving up hope of […]
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Portuguese Steak
As the rain beats down and the wind howls at home we are soaking up the rays of sunshine by the pool in Portugal. One of the things I love here is the fish, I’m […]
Chicken Noodle Soup
I’m under a little bit of pressure today as we are back full swing organising Kenmare Food Carnival. It’s a great buzz and very rewarding but I know from last year that in the coming […]
Eggs Benedict
Life can be fairly hectic in my house between looking after my 5 men, organising Kenmare Food Carnival and finding time to run. I love at the weekends to have a lazy cooked breakfast. One […]
Lamb Shawarma
Sometimes we cook for necessity, sometimes we cook for hunger but today I cooked for love. I bought a new cookbook this week and a love affair has begun. It is Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi […]
Babotie
Today we have started to talk about summer holidays. Portugal has always been a firm favourite with us. We love the unspoiled villages of the Western Algarve, we love roaming the streets of Lagos and […]
Wild Garlic Mashed Potato
This morning the sleet came down and the wind howled as I headed into the woods around Ross Castle. This is a favourite stomping ground of ours and the beauty of where I live never […]
