Day trip to London
One of the mast charming tea shops in London, and one of the oldest, Maison Bertaux is cramped and quirky, colourful and sometimes noisy. People get talking easily to those on … Continue reading
Chocolate Icing
I got this recipe from a book by Jocelyn Dimbleby who is the cookery writer I have followed since buying her first book in 1978. I have never had a … Continue reading
Vegetarian tasting for Irish Examiner 25 Jan 2013
With our high consumption of meat in Ireland, having a vegetarian day is a good idea. Researchers from Harvard School of Medicine last year discovered that cutting down the amount … Continue reading
Party food – easy and quick
LET’S PARTY! Roz Crowley This article first appeared in the Irish Examiner 28/1/12 I’m going all retro for this New Year’s Eve, bringing back the great taste of sweet and … Continue reading
Soups tested 12/1/13
This article first appeared in the Irish Examiner 12 January 2013. I hope you will join me in 2013 in discovering what is in shops and markets so we can … Continue reading
Cookbook reviews Christmas 2012
The Cake Café Bake Book by Michelle Darmody. The most original design of a cookbook of the year, most surprising is the lack of photographs – not one – and … Continue reading
Tayto Park
On Sunday December 16th from 2pm, Craft of Christmas at Tayto Park will have chef Neven Maguire for a demonstration. 40 local producers of food and crafts will include apple … Continue reading
Ginger Meringues with Chocolate Sauce
Ginger meringues Makes 20-25 3 egg whites 150g caster sugar or 200g icing sugar 100g crystallised ginger 1. Preheat the oven to 150c. 2. Line 3 baking trays with … Continue reading
Coal Quay Market Cork
Simone Crotty hard at work in the cold in her happy hat serving delicious winter salads and a spicy, hot chickpea soup and top rate hummus. Despite the weather, the … Continue reading
Mince Pies with a Difference
Roz’s Mince Pies 680g packet ready made puff pastry 400g mincemeat 1 large cooking apple 1 egg white, beaten 115 g caster sugar 100g feta cheese 1. Preheat the oven … Continue reading
Early supper in Dingle
Early supper in Dingle in June was a welcome escape from the constant driving rain typical of the brutal summer in Ireland in 2012. Out of the Blue served the … Continue reading
East Beach Café Little Hampton
Delicious, comforting food at this beach side café is a treat. Designed by young architect Thomas Heatherwick to echo the rocks and stones of the area, it provides the best … Continue reading
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