New Potatoes

Posted on June 30, 2013September 22, 2016 by Caitriona Redmond

I feel like a child at Christmas. Today is the day we get to taste the first new potatoes that we have grown ourselves.... Read More

Pea Salad

Posted on June 28, 2013September 22, 2016 by Caitriona Redmond

Today is officially the last day of primary school for the summer and I’ve been stocking the deep freeze with cakes and treats for the next few weeks. I really didn’t want to be slaving ov... Read More

Chive Flower Vinegar

Posted on June 23, 2013September 22, 2016 by Caitriona Redmond

We have a chive plant that grows in a sunny and well watered nook at the front of our house alongside some purple speedwell. Every Winter the declines and every Spring it returns, nourished by the o... Read More

Crispy Chickpeas

Posted on June 2, 2013September 22, 2016 by Caitriona Redmond

We’re not long back from Bloom 2013 and I’m a bit peckish. I may have over indulged a little earlier in the day so I decided to make these quick and easy crispy chickpeas which are far mor... Read More

Real Chocolate Taytos

Posted on January 9, 2013September 22, 2016 by Caitriona Redmond

There’s no doubt that chocolate and Tayto go together but what if they really, really went together?... Read More

Red Cabbage Pickle

Posted on December 18, 2012September 22, 2016 by Caitriona Redmond

It’s the 7th day of my 12 Days of Christmas blog series. Today it’s a little something different that you can gift, or keep for yourself for the table. A seasonal red cabbage pickle.... Read More

Dishwasher Vodka

Posted on December 13, 2012September 22, 2016 by Caitriona Redmond

Normally when infusing alcohol with spices or fruit you have to wait a number of months for the best flavour. This is a cheat’s version, called dishwasher vodka, which if made today will be read... Read More

Caitriona Redmond – Wholesome Ireland

Thrifty Tasty Bites Irish Food Blogger Homegrown Food Nourish Wholesome

Category: Sides