When recipes are not as they should be
Now I’ve spent a few bob or two on cookbooks over the years. Some are tried and tested, some will continue to lanquish on my shelf. And guess why. I … Continue reading
Lasagne made the Silver Spoon way
I have to say that I’ve a fondness for Italian food. And I love the drama that I’ve experienced at the restaurants I’ve gone to, the larger-than-life characters, the atmosphere, … Continue reading
A Summery Nectarine Loaf Cake
Today I found Baked by Me on the net {or rather Iris found me}. Iris has the most wonderful product line of cookie mixes in jars ready to be baked! … Continue reading
An Eggstatic Start to the Day!
It’s miserable outside, raining cats and dogs and I can feel an Autumn chill in the air. We just managed to get the last of the plums off the tree … Continue reading
For the Love of Claire – Chicken with Aubergines, Tomatoes and Garlic
It’s a miserable day here in Dublin and Hubbie has just announced that he’s coming home early from work! Time to get the dinner on but what to cook? Today … Continue reading
When Your Sugar Thermometer isn’t working … BASH IT!
This is a bit of a long story and I’ll get to the bashing bit near the end {have to draw you in, don’t I?}. We’d collected our first and … Continue reading
Rice Salad with Zing!
The summer holidays are drawing to a close and let’s be honest, weather wise it has been anything but summer! Still, we’ve had lovely warm weather the last couple of … Continue reading
An Informal Italian-style Supper
Last night my lovely cousin and her husband joined us for supper. As you know, I spent some time during the week pouring over my cookbooks deciding on what to … Continue reading
A Towering Legacy – Julia Child
A wonderful article about Julia Child: A towering legacy.
Pizza with Puff!
There’s a lovely smell coming from my kitchen! I’m absolutely starving after pouring over books to decide what’s on my menu for a little supper party I’m having on Friday … Continue reading
Chocolate Spoons
I have to admit that I love chocolate but then who doesn’t! Good for the heart and good for the soul. Now, I also love making chocolate shapes. It’s a … Continue reading
No Longer a French Tart
It is really amazing when some things just come together to point you in the direction of a recipe. My dad recently gave me a jar of onion marmalade and … Continue reading
Salt, Pepper and a Dollop of Cream 