Monthly Archives: January 2010
Great Result for Local Food
I was delighted to see that the Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore, Co. Waterford has just received a much coveted Michelin star. The Michelin Guide has been in the business of evaluating and recommending restaurants and hotels for over a century, … Continue reading
Burns Night
I’ve always been very fond of Scotland. Perhaps it’s because the place and the people have a great deal in common with Ireland and so it just feels familiar. While the stereotypes and the jokes would have us believe that every Scot … Continue reading
WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THAT!
It really is amazing how the simplest of ideas are so often the best and once they arrive we all wonder why nobody thought of it before. When it comes to things culinary we expect new ideas from chefs, celebrity chefs … Continue reading
Don’t Panic, It’s Only Christmas!
There’s nothing like the pressure and stress of Christmas Day cooking to provide opportunity for calamity. We want to impress, we look forward to the glory and praise for our culinary prowess but we’re aware that all the shops and restaurants … Continue reading
One Pot Wonders
Possibly the most glorious thing about having an interest in food and cooking is that you will never exhaust the endless combinations of ingredients and methods available to you. The only limitation is your own imagination. We create our own mental boundaries … Continue reading
Christmas Cooking Countdown
If there’s one thing that drives me crazy at this time of year it is the continuous stream of articles claiming that by adhering to their wisdom Christmas will be made easy. Look, Christmas inevitably comes with a certain amount of … Continue reading
Old Style Turkey
I have to say a big thank you to the very nice lady who recently sent me a book called The Nostalgic Cook Book. Written by Bill Habets, it is a practical guide on why and how yesteryear’s recipes and methods … Continue reading