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I always think that autumn is my favourite time of year but then January ends and February rushes in withContinue Reading
One thing I’ve learned over the last few years is that cities are a lot more fun if you avoidContinue Reading
At a Christmas party last night a friend reminded me that the Irish word for ‘December’ and ‘Christmas’ are inContinue Reading
Christmas comes, and with it the exhaustive selection of ideas for festive entertaining in every food and lifestyle magazine. ButContinue Reading
Whether you’re planning for Thursday or are just looking ahead to the cosy meals for family and friends that winterContinue Reading
I was at the Big Grill Festival at Herbert Park a while ago (okay, ages ago), which IContinue Reading
When you finally find a food you first had years ago, and have been thinking about since (thanks inContinue Reading
I got this idea for salted, grilled, edamame-esque peas from Donal Skehan’s Facebook page during the week, and withContinue Reading
Some foods stay in your mind and grow in importance over time. When I first encountered ‘cookiewiches’, orContinue Reading
The hour before dinnertime can be tough. You’re tired and ratty after the commute and one too manyContinue Reading
Although homemade sourdough bread does take a lot of time and effort to make, the results are so shockingly good that it truly is worth the hassle.
April is the month of the artichoke in Italy, with the young, tender globes heralding the start of the long,Continue Reading
Chances are you’ve probably seen or tasted a version of Jim Lahey’s glorious ‘No-Knead’ bread over the last little while. Although it’s baked in a casserole pot, it turns out a crisp, crackled exterior with a stunningly fluffy crumb every single time. It’s also very straightforward to make once you know the steps, meaning it’s an ideal option for even complete bread-making novices.
A fresh and rather charming idea to earn you some brownie points next Sunday – orange segments dipped in darkContinue Reading
With its gorgeous flavour and rich, spreadable texture, this artichoke & green olive tapenade will go down a treat with some breadsticks as part of an antipasti platter.
