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Flavours Of Fingal
I didn’t realise I took quite so many photographs when we visited Flavours of Fingal as guests of Fingal County Council last month. I’ve been going through my memory card and figured now would be as good a time as any to share them with you!
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Kedgeree
A couple of weeks ago, Lidl contacted me to tell me they were publishing a small recipe booklet by Paul Flynn to be distributed for free in-store. They asked me would I be interested in getting an advance look at the booklet and trying out the recipes for myself. Given that the theme of the recipe booklet was “7 family meals for €50”, I thought it would be right up my street and took a look at what Paul had come up with.
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More Expensive To Feed A Family
I originally blogged about this topic in May 2011 on my old blog – Wholesome Cook. Today I was messing around on the blog and found the old blog post, I’d kind of forgotten about my old blog. So I re-read what I’d written with great interest. As an experiment, I took the original shopping list and ran it through the same online shopping website. The results are very interesting. So is it true? Is it more expensive to feed a family in August 2013, compared to May 2011? Read on to find out.
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Review of Wild Food
The discussion amongst fellow food lovers in Ireland has been split right down the middle over the past fortnight. On one side the excitement from those who love to forage and make things with elderflower was evident. On the other hand I spotted more than a few “foodies” lament that they didn’t like the stuff and can’t stand the foraging movement. Elderflower, according to more than one, is the new wild garlic. En vogue on food blogs and finding it’s pesky way into seasonal menus nationwide.
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Review of Veronicas Snacks
Veronica recently sent me a selection of their baked organic snacks so that the kids and I could try them out. She has also provided me with a hamper of her treats for one lucky reader.
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Review: Food For Friends by Edward Hayden
Published in April 2013, Food For Friends by Edward Hayden is well timed for summer parties and home entertaining. I was sent a copy of the book for review and here’s my thoughts:
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Bloom In The Park 2013
If you’re into gardening and the UK is just a little bit too far for you to travel to see the big flower shows then Bloom In The Park is for you. While it might be the Irish version of the more popular events like Chelsea Flower Show, it is in fact far more as Bloom also hosts a vibrant food festival.
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Tayto Chocolate – The Verdict
Okay it’s here. Tayto sent me 2 bars in the post yesterday, and they have just arrived in the letterbox. It’s about time therefore that I gave you “Tayto Chocolate – The Verdict”. I feel I owe it to you readers. We all know who made the first Real Chocolate Tayto. If you have been living under a rock since January just click that link.
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Review: Martin & Paul’s Surf ‘n’ Turf
Stuck for a last minute present for a foodie? Looking for a book that captures modern Irish cooking and a sense of place? Then my book review for the 3rd day of my 12 days of Christmas series may be for you.
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Review: Bon Appetit Malahide
Last Wednesday evening I joined a group of fellow food bloggers for a meal at Bon Appetit, Malahide as guests of Oliver Dunne. It was a lovely mid-week treat and for me a very welcome way of relaxing after a stressful few weeks.
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Bloom 2012
A compilation of a few of my best photographs from Bloom 2012 along with a little commentary.
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Review: Il Valentino
This day last week I joined a small group of Irish Food Bloggers on a visit to the Il Valentino Continental Bakery on the Grand Canal Docks in Dublin organised by fellow blogger, Clare from An American in Ireland.
