Snacks
Bah, Humbug
Who needs a dodgy stomach at Christmas? Not I! Some plain (but festive) crackers were needed to help on the road to recovery…
Spud Sunday: Potato Dipping
The unexpected discovery of some romanesco cauliflower in the garden lead to the also very pleasant discovery of this recipe for Skordalia, a Greek potato and almond dip with a healthy garlic kick…
Spud Sunday: Love At First Giveaway
Mr. Tayto is my new best friend and, better than that, he has given me crisps and a copy of his autobiography to give away…
The Baking Powder Plot
My brother Tom is quite the baker and his scones are the stuff of legend, even if some of the local ladies find that hard to believe! The recipe for his excellent scones is here – try it for yourself and see…
Spud Sunday: Mr. Tayto Tells All
Mr. Tayto releases his autobiography and I have a looksee at The Man Inside The Jacket…
Spud Sunday: A Chilean Tale
It was Chile all the way at the Santa Rita Wines Local Heroes launch. What more appropriate thing could I do afterward than to make some Chilean-insired potato-filled empanadas.
Fancy A Dip?
Muhammara, a middle eastern dip involving roasted red peppers and one of those utterly addictive dishes that screams make me now…
Spud Sunday: Sligo Spuds
Lissadell House in Co. Sligo is home to Dave Langford’s impressive collection of some 180 or so varieties of potato – I was lucky enough to be brought on a private tour of same…
