I was delighted to win lunch for two at The Grass Roof Cafe in The Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co. Leitrim so myself and Lucy headed along yesterday for Mother's Day. Aisling Stone is the proprietor and chef at the cafe and I've already enjoyed food from her at her Homecooked van which you may have... Continue Reading →
Pancake Day – Sligo Style
Today was pancake day (or Shrove Tuesday). One of my favourite days of the year, in fact I don't know why I don't have pancakes more often! I saw Eala Bhan posting about Cadbury Creme Egg pancakes so I had to go and sample them for myself! They were amazing! I did end up in... Continue Reading →
Afternoon Tea at Eala Bhan, Sligo
Today I went along to award winning restaurant Eala Bhan with Laura who is one half of the Millie and Brie blog. We were welcomed by Anthony, the owner of the restaurant, with a glass of prosecco. We had the Seamus Heaney table which overlooks the Garavogue River, so it was lovely and relaxing just... Continue Reading →
Taste Leitrim
Yesterday I was invited to Drumshanbo in County Leitrim for the launch of Taste Leitrim which is a virtual food and drink trail. A few things struck me on the day. Firstly what a great idea the virtual trail is. So much of our lives are lived online this days, I know whenever I go... Continue Reading →
Tea Brack in the Bread Maker
I was in Aldi a couple of weeks ago and there was a bread maker on offer. I had toyed with the idea of getting one before but I wasn't sure if I would actually use it or if it would end up hibernating in a kitchen cupboard. It was reduced from €40 to €19.99... Continue Reading →
Not just a Cupan Tae
I love trying new places and of course food is a big part of my blog so when I went to Galway I wanted to visit Cupan Tae after I saw Belle post on Facebook about it. It's a very special place. From moment I walked in the door it was like stepping back in... Continue Reading →