Insomnia have grown from a single location in a Galway bookstore in 1997 to an estate of 120+ coffee shops across high street and through partnerships with SPAR and Eurospar in addition to other Irish Retailers such as Eason, Fresh, Meadows & Byrne, An Post, Heatons, Compass Catering, Debenhams and Penneys. In addition the company has 300+ self-service units... Continue Reading →
Christmas in October
Yes I know - I've mentioned the dreaded C word..sorry! I was thrilled to be invited to the Tesco Ireland Christmas preview which took place last night. The event was held in 25 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin, which is the most stunning Georgian house I've ever seen and perfect for the evening. As we walked in it was... Continue Reading →
Harvest Soup Recipe
I had a quiet afternoon for a change and a few random vegetables knocking about the place so I decided to make soup - it's healthier than cake 😉 As with all my recipes this is another really easy one so here you go: Half an onion Splash of oil Two carrots One parsnip One... Continue Reading →
Carrot and Beetroot Burgers
I will be the first to admit these look disgusting but they are healthy and easy to make and they taste great too - so looks are deceiving. Inspired by Marguerite's Belta Market Burgers on the #SligoFoodTrail and The Happy Pear. Now The Happy Pear have a lovely recipe just for beetroot burgers but I've... Continue Reading →
Seedy Balls
Now before you think I'm being rude it's a recipe 😉 I can't think of what else to call them and that's what they are 🙂 I was inspired by the Beltra Market Goodies on the #SligoFoodTrail last week so thought I'd have a try at these. I had a gander at The Happy Pear... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food Trail Harvest Feast
Now and again I'm lucky enough to be invited to a special event. Yesterday was one of those days and this was an event that will be very hard to beat. I got to try some of the most fabulous food - all produced in Sligo and enjoyed the company of some lovely people. Sligo... Continue Reading →
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