Ballymaloe pulls it off
It seemed like an overly-ambitious project to programme so many great speakers into such a short time frame, but the extensive Ballymaloe family and their vast band of helpers pulled … Continue reading
Jacques – bigger and better
I had just a flat white coffee and a delicious raspberry oatmeal biscuit there the other day, but it was enough for me to know it’s … Continue reading
Madrid with a Madrileno
It’s hard to beat being shown around by someone who has lived in a city for years. A visit to Madrid in May of last year to visit my friend … Continue reading
A Weekend in Renvyle House. Hours in Kylemore.
130 years of hospitality in Renvyle was a good excuse to join friends at the weekend in this welcoming hotel on the wild shores of Connemara. Renvyle House has an … Continue reading
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
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
Eight nights in Nice
With plenty of bistros serving good value – and fairly run of the mill – traditional Niçoise dishes, Nice has plenty of culinary offerings. Salads are a good bet for lunch, … Continue reading
Fishy Fishy
Excellent sole on the bone in Fishy Fishy yesterday. Good scallops with black pudding and fish pie too. Delish creamy mashed potato.@fishyfishy@kinsale@fish
The Bullman
Delicious lobster salad in this Kinsale pub is worth the journey. A terrific spot for Sunday lunch. Good Muscadet with it was a treat.
Go to Galicia. Bring brolly
Rias Baixas is a fascinating area to visit. In the north west of Spain, part of Galicia with some Atlantic coastline, there are terrific places to stay, great land and … Continue reading
Annie’s Sunday’s Well, Cork
Delicious sea bass for supper last night in Annie’s Sunday Well Road, Cork. Fresh and full of flavor, the fish could almost have served two, but light accompaniments of poached … Continue reading
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