Today I took my friend for Afternoon Tea at The Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo. It was a late Christmas present and an early treat for her birthday. You all know what a fan of afternoon tea I am so it was as much a treat for me as her. There was a lovely selection of sandwiches... Continue Reading →
The 12 Treats of Sligo
Well me and Lucy came up with an idea of our version of the 12 Pubs of Christmas featuring 12 Treats of Sligo. It seemed like a fantastic idea at the time but not so great for my figure or my bank balance, what started as 12 was rapidly expanding by the minute - like... Continue Reading →
Taste Leitrim Winter Feast
I went along to The Food Hub in Drumshanbo today for the Taste Leitrim Winter Feast Festival. The Food Hub is a fantastic initiative that houses various food producers. I'm hoping to cover it in greater detail in the new year. The Winter Feast consisted of a producers market in the marquee, food talks and... Continue Reading →
Hooked, Sligo
Just when you thought the food scene in Sligo couldn't get any better along comes Hooked. This new venture by Anthony and Eilish Gray already has people travelling from all over the North West of Ireland to check it out. You may know Anthony from the beautiful Eala Bhan Restaurant in Sligo - just down... Continue Reading →
Winter Warmers
It's the season to treat yourself, well that's what I'm telling myself anyway! Sligo is an amazing place for food - but what about the drinks? Here are some of the best Winter Warmers out there. Gingerbread Hot Chocolate - Hearts Desire. They already have one of the nicest hot chocolates in town, made with... Continue Reading →
Mary is a winner!
Congratulations to Mary from Aclare in Co. Sligo who was crowned the National Winner in the Brown Bread Baking Competition! (yes there is such a thing!) The National Brown Bread Baking Competition was held in association with the National Ploughing Association (NPA) and the Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA) in September 2017. All four judges agreed... Continue Reading →
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