Archive for February, 2009
Of Carrots, Mainly
This is the simplest of soups, really. It’s mostly just carrots. And ginger. But with good carrots, you’ll get good soup. Trust me.
Spud Sunday: Au Gratin, Au Guinness
From the minute I saw the recipe, I was intrigued by Richard Olney’s potato gratin with beer and just had to try it with Guinness. I wasn’t sorry, nor will you be…
The Fairytale of Cork
Cinderella went to the Blog Awards Ball and won!
Analysis Of An Alternative Anzac
Anzac biscuits are classic Australian fare. Here they have some added macadamia nuts and I explain just how that came about…
Shortlisted And Sweet
Woo! Shortlisted for the food and drinks category at the Irish Blog Awards. Pleased I am, very pleased.
Feeling Frugal?
Guest post by yours truly over at CheapEats.ie – my favourite good value eating spots in Dublin.
Spud Sunday: I Heart Potatoes
Heart-shaped potatoes for Valentines Day anyone? Tesco in the UK have these heart-shaped Francelines on sale… I’m sticking to the cultivation of regular tubers myself, though, and several varieties thereof.
Out Of Tuna?
I was instantly smitten by the idea of a mock tuna salad made with chickpeas mashed in mayonnaise. I had to try it out and I think it may just become one of my favourite things to eat.
