Despite its simplicity, it can be hard to get a decent, tasty and enjoyable fish and chips in this fair city of ours. There is nothing worse than soggy greasy batter which leaves you feeling bloated and disappointed. Fish Shack in Malahide I’m pleased to say is the remedy to this nauseous situation. Continue reading
Dubliners love pizza and there are enough take outs and restaurants scattered across the city to prove it. Pi Pizza is the latest addition to the pizza scene. Apparently there have been queues down the road from eager pizza lovers ready to try it out. So is it worth the queue? Continue reading
Disclaimer: Kilkenny Tourism organised the full itinerary and covered the costs of this trip. I was a guest. All thoughts, opinons and photographs are mine, unless otherwise stated.
Hurricane Lorenzo was knocking on Ireland’s door but that wasn’t going to stop me. If Dorothy and Toto can survive a tornado and end up in the land of the yellow brick road, well by God I was going to make my trip to Kilkenny, the land of yellow and black.
The bag was packed, as was the itinerary for the trip, all prepared by the Kilkenny Tourism team. With the Taste The Island campaign in full swing, Ireland’s counties are showcasing their offerings like never before. As a lover of all thing’s food, wine and exploring, I was delighted to get involved this year.
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This piece was featured in the travel section of the Irish Daily Mail.
The Italians, the French, or any of those folks on ‘The Continent’ as my Dad used to call it, always just seem so effortlessly stylish. So, at a risk of being outdone and letting the entire of Ireland down, while packing my bag for a few days away in France, I made sure my beret was included. Afterall, I would hate to turn up in France and look like a thick (without one) as my Ma would say.
Now we all know Paris has long been considered the glittering grand dame of France. The city of romance, fashion and intrigue. The city of the Eiffel Tower, the Seine River and the Arc De Triomphe. I however was not going there. I was flying to Bordeaux, the bustling belle of a city on the Garonne River. The city of stunning architecture, luscious public parks and fabulous food. It is also the gateway to Saint Émilion, the land of vines and wines which was my ultimate destination.
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After The Late Late Toy Show, nothing is more synonymous with Christmas in Ireland than Cadbury Roses. I remember that hefty blue tin about a half a foot high, the lid secured tightly with more Sellotape than your fingernails could handle. Continue reading
With college classes two nights a week and assignments coming out my ears at the moment, I don’t get a lot of time to cook properly at home. When I do, I want it to be quick, easy (enough), tasty and not involve a whole lot of pots and pans. With that said I give you the one pot, one pan Creamy Tomato and Basil Chicken Pasta dish. For this recipe I’m using Avonmore Cooking Cream which I’m doing a separate sponsored Instagram post on. Continue reading
It’s that time of year to be dazzled by all things red, white and blue for 4th of July celebrations. Ireland it seems is embracing more than ever our American friend’s holiday just as they have taken to heart our St. Patrick’s day. Continue reading
There is very little that has not been said about the exceptional food in Etto on Merrion Row. To be honest I don’t really have a lot to add. Many with superior food knowledge to me have sat at its tables and filed newspaper column inches with praise. Continue reading