I think I’ve cracked it, guys.  I just may have tweaked my chicken noodle broth so much that I’ve brought it very close to comfort food perfection. Chicken noodle broth is something myself and Niall often put together for an early-in-the-week dinner, when we’re in need of culinary-shaped hugs.  Over the years, we’ve made some […]

Last week, myself and Niall spent a jolly-well wonderful few days in Barcelona at the not-for-the-faint-hearted music festival Primavera Sound.  The festival itself was rather all consuming, but we did manage to squeeze in a few decent meals along the way, including one exceptional one.  That we enjoyed in Cal Pep, a little place in […]

Sometimes, after a long week or a hectic weekend, there’s nothing better than sitting down to a comforting hotpot.  These all-in-one-pot dishes are super simple to put together and there’s not much to wash up after. I made mine with leeks, bacon, potatoes and carrots and let it cook in the oven for 35 minutes. […]

Home-made super quick frozen banana yoghurt I’m just going to admit it.  I am an AWFUL patient. Honestly.  Sometimes I think I’m not a real girl.  Ladies are supposed to deal with moderate illnesses stoically, right?  While I’m actually pretty good at dealing with initial pain – injections, piercings, etc – constant, dull pain drives […]

Donal Skehan, already a favourite of his fellow food bloggers, is set to become Ireland’s newest Kitchen Hero with the launch of the book and TV series of the same name. Donal has been an active member of the food blogging community for the last few years.  He’s always been very generous with his knowledge […]

Coronation Chicken Terrine a lá Emma and Wendy  You may have been following my school friends’ epic colour-themed Come Dine With Me battle that’s been going on since my partner Fiona and I hosted our Mellow Yellow evening back in October of 2010.  The Orange Team held their night in November, followed by a Green […]

Time for another McCarthy’s of Kanturk delight.  This chocolate and pistachio black pudding was the first thing I tasted from Jack McCarthy’s family butchers’ repertoire.  Talk about a sweet introduction. I mean, what is it?  A cake?  A black pudding?  What?! I don’t care what it is.  It tastes amazing.  It’s not available in shops yet, as […]

Almost a month ago to the day, I was first introduced to the magic of North Cork butcher Jack McCarthy of Kanturk’s meat produce.  He was one of the three exceptional butchers (alongside TJ Crowe and Ed Hick) who took part in Inishowen Food Festival at Harry’s Restaurant, all of whom shared the same passion […]