Top 8 Sandwich ideas
This article first appeared in the Irish Examiner 30 August 2013. Top 8 sandwiches Making a decent sandwich is a great way to use leftovers. Even a spread … Continue reading
Chunky soups survey
Soups 041013 This survey appeared on the Irish Examiner on 4 October 2013 and can be seen on their website too. The good news is that many prepared soups … Continue reading
Last taste of summer in Paris
Lunch in Paris of a chunky, simple and tasty pork chop with vegetables, a glass of rosé and this amazing strawberry tart. The outdoor cafe Tokyo Eats, is part of … Continue reading
Student cooking – cheap and easy, sociable and delicious
ROZ I put 2nd year psychology and English student Anthony O’Riordan through his paces last week, giving him a lesson in how to make his budget stretch. This article appeared … Continue reading
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
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
Summer cordials tested and analysed
Water can quickly become uninteresting as a thirst quencher but it can easily be pepped up with a slice of lemon or lime, strawberries or raspberries, and a few leaves … Continue reading
Schmooz with a smoothie
See if you agree with my assessment in the Examiner smoothie survey
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
Dips survey is now on http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/foodanddrink/features/deeply-dippy-236593.html
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
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


