Archive for March, 2010
You, My Friend, Are Not A Parsnip
My garden yields up its latest treasure – some lovely roots of salsify. It may look like a poor cousin to the parsnip but tastes much better – think asparagus and you’re there.
Spud Sunday: And The Blog Goes On
Another year, another blog awards over. No gong this time but plenty of cold consolatory chips.
A Win-Wine Situation
My entry for this year’s Eating Your Words Challenge is all about eggs. It’s also about Easter goodies to give away, courtesy of Yellow Tail wines.
Spud Sunday: Wish Me Good Looks
More excitement as the Spud once again makes it to the finals of the Irish Blog Awards.
Paddy’s Day Food Parade
The Paddy’s Day Food Parade is here, jam-packed with potatoes, soda bread, beef and Guinness and lots more Irish and not-so-Irish food with which to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Spud Sunday: Ancient Spuds, Modern Threats
Another excursion to the west for Potato Day at the Organic Centre in Leitrim, where potato expert Dave Langford talks of old potatoes and new threats to their survival.
Killer Cheeses
How’s about an Irish cheese plate for Paddy’s Day? Or some raclette, using St. Gall cheese from Fermoy? All as inspired by a recent Slow Food Ireland raw milk cheese tasting.
We Have Ways Of Making You Eat
Francesco Mazzei designs some new pizza, pasta and salad items for Milano’s and I get to have a taste. In the end, though, the current cold weather inclines me more towards my own minestrone soup.
