Roz Crowley

Food, wine, travel, music

Economical hummus

Economical Hummus. The most economical way to make hummus is to buy dried chickpeas and cook them. They also seem tastier than the canned versions, so worth the effort. However, … Continue reading

August 27, 2013 · Leave a comment

Best Baguette in Cork in Friday’s @irishexaminer

There’s no denying it, a  good baguette is difficult to make and is often best left to the experts. I have never made one I was happy enough with, so … Continue reading

August 23, 2013 · Leave a comment

Cliff Hotel Ardmore on the cutting edge

When I interviewed Martin Kajuiter for the Irish Examiner shortly after the restaurant opened in 2008, I was impressed with his commitment to sourcing local produce. At St Raphael’s centre … Continue reading

August 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

Salad ideas to ring the changes during this superb summer

All in together Grate unpeeled courgettes and mix with cubed tomatoes, chopped spring onion and grated parmesan, crumbled feta or broken up Toonsbridge mozzarella. If this isn’t available any fresh mozzarella will … Continue reading

July 31, 2013 · 1 Comment

Schmooz with a smoothie

See if you agree with my assessment in the Examiner smoothie survey

July 26, 2013 · Leave a comment

Picnic tips

My article for the Irish Examiner will be published in August, but here are come ideas to complement it and give you some ideas. The stuff of happy memories, picnics … Continue reading

July 26, 2013 · Leave a comment

Dips survey is now on http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/foodanddrink/features/deeply-dippy-236593.html

July 26, 2013 · Leave a comment

Barbecue tips

Equipment for barbecue Long gloves and tongs to avoid wrist burn when sausages sizzle and hamburgers spit. A long apron for splashes and a hat for the sun. Cooks don’t … Continue reading

July 26, 2013 · Leave a comment

More than a good walk

Nine not to be missed public Irish gardens | Irish Examiner 6 days ago … From Fota to Ballymaloe, we have an abundance of colourful walks to explore with the whole family, says Roz … Continue reading

July 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

New service from Good Food Ireland

Good Food Ireland has launched its new online resource in the UK to help visitors book visits on line to include trips to great food producers such as Burren, Ummera and Connemara, Irish Piemontese Beef, … Continue reading

July 11, 2013 · Leave a comment

Smoothie survey is now available on Examiner site http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/foodanddrink/features/summer-crush-235306.html

July 9, 2013 · Leave a comment

Read my piece on people who beat the recession with new careers http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/features/taking-a-bite-out-of-the-recession-236296.html

July 9, 2013 · Leave a comment

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