As I sat in my empty house for the first time on my own in over seven months and wiped the tears from my eyes whilst simultaneously enjoying the silence , I sat back and inhaled a deep breath and as I let my breath go my mind kicked into overdrive, not quiet used to... Continue Reading →
Is there anything more satisfying than a big steaming hot bowl of Seafood chowder and brown soda bread to dip into it. I've been making variations of chowder as long as I can remember and every household I am sure has their own version of this simple yet utterly delicious ,lick the bowl dish. Visit... Continue Reading →
IngredientsPork belly or pork belly stripsHoneyGarlic granulesChinese five spiceWholegrain mustard To make it slightly more asian bbq tasting add smoked paprika,Worcestershire sauce and tomato puree to the above .Basmatic rice 1 cup (serves 2 adults 2 kids) 2 EggsChicken stock mixed with 1.5 cups cold waterMethodPreheat fan oven to 180Generously cover your meat with the... Continue Reading →
Ingredients Any cut of white fish -I generally buy what is on offer from my local Supervalu, generally cod or hake works best. Panko breadcrumbs egg garlic granules onion powder paprika tumeric Salt lemon pepper Zest of a lemon Lemon Rapeseed oil Potato of choice ( I generally use Roosters or Kerr pink) roughly peeled... Continue Reading →
Ingredients Fish of your choice - I use Hake,prawns and Salmon Garlic cloves One onion Green beans Sweetcorn nibs One chicken stock pot One pots of creme fraiche Milk Tumeric Mixed herbs Wholegrain mustard -One tablespoon Cornflour (optional) Filo pastry Method Cook your filo pastry according to the instructions, I like to sometimes break the... Continue Reading →
Amongst the glitter and the sparkle The presents and the cheer There's a glaring void that cannot be filled Because you are not here They say that times a healer But then do they really know That when you truly love somebody Your heart will never let them go So here we are another christmas... Continue Reading →
If someone could see deep inside you they would see the rawness, They would see that behind the momentary smile, a smile where you forget for a split second , that a part of you has dimmed. They might then truly realise, that even though you don’t want there to be a new you, that... Continue Reading →
Ingredients Hake fillets - Chorizo sausage (half) Sun dried tomatoes -eight Wholemeal bread -I used the two ends of a Brennans be good sliced pan Two Lemons -zest of half Paprika Garlic granules Baby potatoes Asparagus Green beans Method Parboil your baby potatoes and then pop into a pre-heated oven( 180 degrees if using... Continue Reading →
Even typing the words bed rest still makes me shudder and brings me back to a very frightening time in my pregnancy, at a time when you need the most support and a time to keep your mind most occupied you are faced with being in a position of isolation , part medically imposed ,part... Continue Reading →
