Monthly Archives: December 2009
Tasty Turducken
The silly season has officially commenced; well for me anyway. Obviously this is our busiest time of the year; the annual November turkey sale being a good test of our mettle before the real rush in two or three week’s … Continue reading
Steak and Kidney Pudding
Steak and kidney pudding is possibly one of the best known English dishes worldwide. It is certainly the epitome of winter comfort food with its tasty dark juices, tender beef and rich melt in the mouth pastry. Steak and kidney … Continue reading
The Comeback Kid, Corned Beef
Mass emigration often takes with it more than just people. Those leaving take with them traditions that they cling to lovingly as it is often all they have to identify with in their new world. Customs are regarded with great … Continue reading
Let’s Talk Turkey
I walked into a bank last week and they had a big flip chart set up in the middle of the floor with the number of days left to Christmas. Put in such stark numbers it does seem as if … Continue reading
Swedish Smorgasbord
With the much heralded arrival of IKEA to Dublin I thought this week that we might look to Sweden for inspiration. I haven’t yet visited the store myself, but I had a customer in last week who gave a glowing report. He … Continue reading