Category Archives: Ireland

A Postcard from a St Stephen’s Day Walk by the Atlantic in Waterford, Ireland

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

After the insanity of Christmas Day and cooking for so many people, the day after, St Stephen’s Day in Ireland, is an oasis of calm, with a morning dedicated to sleep. I grew up on the Atlantic on the south … Continue reading →

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A Trip Down Memory Lane at Dingle Food Festival

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

There are so many stories that I could tell you about Dingle. I could tell about the first dinner that I cooked for over 22 people at the tender age of 22. 22 mainly random people, randomly decided, in a youth … Continue reading →

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A Postcard from the Waterford Festival of Food

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

I sit in Dungarvan, gazing out at a gorgeous sunny day, with maybe a few hours before I dash to catch my flight back to London. Pondering the brilliant Waterford Festival of Food, I have to send you a quick … Continue reading →

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This Weekend: Waterford Festival Of Food

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

I am bursting with excitement! This weekend is the Waterford Festival of Food in my hometown of Dungarvan in Ireland. There is so much great stuff going on and I will be filling my boots. Of course, I am going … Continue reading →

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Smoked Haddock Fish Cakes

Posted on November 9, 2010 by

My trips home of late have been hurried and frantic, but when I can, I will visit Cork’s English Market to indulge. I love to pop to the Farmgate Café for a toastie (either our famed Irish toasted special or … Continue reading →

Posted in Ireland, Recipe, Seafood | 21 Comments