Why surfing in Donegal is the thing you never knew you always wanted to do. A surf lesson is typically two hours, including your briefing.
Read MoreFestive ideas and things to do in Ireland in December, from flaming raisins to winter solstice celebrations and festive punch for putting up the tree.
Read MoreThis was the first weekend of Christmas activity in our house. We took the opportunity of two days at home, to fill the rooms with the scents of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg with these Christmas spiced buns.
Read MoreWhen we moved back to Ireland four years ago, I was terrified of November. At first it was a fear of the cold, but the reality was the Dark that hurt more.
Read MoreWe started at our next door neighbours, one Mandolorian and one Blues Brother with small paper bags. A can of Coke, a packet of crisps and a handful of Haribo later, they were buoyed up with delight that all they had to do was dress up and knock on someone’s door to get some free stuff.
Read MoreThis is one of my favourite curry soups to make at home. You can easily make it vegetarian by skipping the prawns. I have also used it as a base for steaming mussels and it is spectacular.
Read MoreHere is our favourite recipe from Antigua:
Equal amounts (25mls) of rum, Kahlua, sugar syrup and espresso - shaken over ice and served topped with 3 coffee beans. You can alternatively use vodka instead of rum.
Read MoreI’m sitting at my desk, belly full of soup and taste buds tingling from salsa verde. I have drunk nearly a pint of sparkling water and am flexing my thoughts back to a place four years ago when we landed in Dublin airport ‘for good’.
Read MoreA brunch beach picnic, spontaneously prepared when the weather is fine. This is one of my favourite things to do.
Read MoreMonth of peony flowers, strawberries, barbecues, bicycle rides and picnics? Not too far fetched this year, as the promise of Summer holidays abroad is almost beyond reach.
Read MoreA mouthful of words for a decadent feast. There are few that can resist the temptation of a chocolate pud with fruits and nuts to boot.
Read MoreThe wigwam of peas is my absolute favourite. It is my favourite to pick and eat, and also to watch grow, catching their little tendrils like holding a toddlers fingers while they take their first steps.
Read MoreI like it oozing with berries and not too sweet. You can persuade even the most waistline-conscious of friends to try a slice and the children will devour it. It doesn’t suit picnics too well, however, as it all becomes sticky…
Read MoreThere was no drizzle nor dampness but a general feeling that the sky was tired holding it’s tummy muscles in and was relaxing it’s girth towards us. Oh, what to wear?
Read MoreBy now the blueberry sauce will be sticky and sensational. Drop some onto the pancakes and if you are feeling fancy add a dollop of coconut yoghurt and some toasted, flaked almonds for a gourmet Thursday, snowy morning breakfast at home.
Read MoreI don’t mind telling you that a run in the morning and a G & T in the evening seem to have become my daily habits.
Read MoreThe world and I are in a crisis. It happened fast and I didn’t understand what was happening, or do anything about it.
Read MoreEven with a chef husband I have to cook from time to time. Today I started making a curry but switched after a few minutes to try a recipe from a new cookbook that I ordered - the best ever pumpkin and ginger soup.
Read MoreSLS is a known major skin irritant and SLES is a suspected carcinogen. When I read this I dived straight into the shower to inspect the shampoo I had. Sure enough, SLS was the second ingredient - boom, straight in the bin!
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