Soup survey 2013
This article first appeared in the Irish Examiner on 11 January 2013 and I have just realised it has been in the draft box of this blog since then. The soups … Continue reading
Quick Blender Scones
These are easy and good to make in a machine which will keep it lighter than when kneaded by hand. 100g of the white flour can be replaced by … Continue reading
A Beginner’s Guide to Sherry
A terrific tasting of Spanish wines was held in Cork recently. Visiting winemakers and Spaniards resident in Ireland sold their products very well – not too difficult considering the quality … Continue reading
Marmalades surveyed
marmalade A selection of marmalades here judged by me and a panel of toast and marmalade lovers. Here are our findings.
Curry sauces surveyed
curry sauce survey 030114 What curry sauce came out on top this time? I curried a lot of food to give sauces the best chance for my survey in the … Continue reading
Valentine’s night easy food
This article appeared on the Irish Examiner on 13th February and has recipes I have created and tested extensively. They cannot fail. A little more information: I often slice the … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day foodie treats
Need help in find treats for the foodie in your life? Go no further and find something here to suit all tastes. This article appeared in the Irish Examiner … Continue reading
Austrian wines: Come back, all is forgiven
Tasting by Joe Karwig 15 January 2014 I invited Joe Karwig from Karwig wines http://www.karwigwines.com to see if he could prove to a group of friends that Austrian wines are … Continue reading
Mrs Barron’s Marmalade Tart
This delicious tart comes from Our Daily Bread – A History of Barron’s bakery, a book I wrote a few years ago which has plenty of good uses for leftover bread. This … Continue reading
New year easy food ideas
In today’s Irish Examiner are some of my ideas to make the evening flow with ease, as well as a recipe for savoury cupcakes. Happy new year!
Turkey leftovers and other ideas
If tired of turkey heat pesto sauce thinned with a little pasta cooking water. Top thickly with grated Parmesan. Serve with salad of grated carrot + spinach Chop the last … Continue reading
More seasonal recipe ideas
Serve sliced smoked mackerel for easy starter with mixed salad dressed with mix of olive oil, lemon juice + horseradish sauce Easy gravy: Drain most of juices from roasting tin … Continue reading
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