Monthly Archives: March 2008

Braised sausages with Potatoes & Puy Lentils

Posted on March 28, 2008 by

Braised sausages with potatoes & puy lentils is one of my favourite comfort dishes, especially for dark dreary, wet evenings. Lentils, for me, are wonderful anyway, bursting with flavour and so savoury. When you combine them with a good stock, … Continue reading →

Posted in Pulses, Recipe | 17 Comments

St. John’s Bar and Restaurant, Smithfield

Posted on March 26, 2008 by

I recently had the pleasure of going to dinner at St John’s Bar & Restaurant in Smithfield, London. Another work event that has allowed me to explore culinary London, and another restaurant that has been a long time on my … Continue reading →

Posted in London, Review | 8 Comments

Easter roundup

Posted on March 23, 2008 by

I hope everyone has had a lovely Easter, and that, like me you are all full and tucked up nice and warm :-) I am at home in Ireland, and so, generally enjoying other people’s food (roast pork today! mmm), … Continue reading →

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Kinvara Smoked Salmon

Posted on March 19, 2008 by

One of the things that struck me on my recent trip home to Ireland and the Burren, was how fantastically fresh and delicious the seafood was. This is to be expected, as it’s on Galway Bay, however, for an island, … Continue reading →

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Beannachtaí na Féile Padraig – Happy St Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2008 by

Beannachtaí na Féile Padraig / Happy St Patrick’s Day! Greetings from the Emerald Isle. I’ve spent St Patrick’s Weekend on the cusp of the Burren in Kinvara, Co Galway – the perfect antidote to a busy month in London. Kinvara … Continue reading →

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