Cookies for Christmas ! All those picture perfect families on American TV shows are constantly baking cookies for birthdays, parties and Christmas. When I was a kid my mother never made cookies, or gingerbread men or anything resembling them. Cookies or biscuits for us were custard creams or Marietta with a bit of butter on them. Continue reading
Christmas is that time of year when driven by either guilt of not calling before or genuine festive feelings, you find your home invaded by a random series of unannounced guests. Among these guests one in particular can be found. She is what I like to call ‘The Bree Van de Kamp’ and she lives in every estate across the country. Continue reading
Do you need some Christmas veg side dish inspiration? Despite the fact that Brussels sprouts are actually in season between September and February, I don’t know anyone who would dare put them on a plate before December. Continue reading
So what does nostalgia taste like?. Well I had a mouthful recently in the shape of egg in a cup and it taste exactly like a hung-over morning in Sydney in the year 2000. Continue reading
Christmas is the time of giving. The time of get togethers and the time when everyone says “we must get a drink”. So with that in mind, I’ve put together a Christmas Gift Guide which includes some wonderful picks for those who enjoy clinking a glass. Continue reading
I walked by Featherblade last week and it reminded me of the fantastic meal I had when they first opened. So here’s a rewind to my original review, which is of course glowing. Continue reading
Lidl are serving up an impressive range of wines. A bottle to suit every taste with very attractive price points. I’ve picked three Lidl wines from their core range to try out. They are all priced in or €10. All these wines are part of the Lidl core range so are available all year round. Continue reading
Aldi Ireland have an excellent range of white wines on offer. Each Christmas they put together a selection of wines from across their portfolio. I’ve picked three Aldi whites from a recent tasting and have an overview of them below. Continue reading