Firstly Happy Pancake Day. As it's a big year of WB Yeats here in Sligo (well worldwide really) I dedicated my pancake to the poet himself...I think there's a bit of a likeness there. It's also my birthday today, I got very spoilt and had a lovely day 🙂
A special night in Sligo
Joe from The Wine Buff has a great night planned in Sligo on March 12th: A food and wine night with some special visitors. His friends from the great Montaribaldi Vineyard in Piedmont Italy are coming over to Sligo in early March with some of their beautiful wines. The wines will be served alongside amazing... Continue Reading →
Sligo Skies and the Swagman
A bit of a random blog title but I was trying to think what to call it and was giving myself a headache! This morning started off with the ground covered in hailstones and ice, watching Jono and Lucy walk to the car was like watching the march of the penguins! I should have filmed... Continue Reading →
Peanut Butter Fudge
A year ago...yes I'm not the quickest in the world, I saw a blog post by the Burlesque Chef for Peanut Butter Fudge. So I had a go at making it and I was a bit worried as I've never made fudge before and thought I might weld the spoon to the saucepan. I didn't... Continue Reading →
A feast by the seaside at Tra Ban
On a wild windy night Lucy and I went along to the wonderful hidden gem that is Trá Bán (which means white strand in Irish). Trá Bán is located just above The Strand Bar in scenic Strandhill, Co. Sligo. When we arrived the waves were crashing on the shore and from our table by the... Continue Reading →
Something Special at Eala Bhan
Lucy and I went along to Eala Bhan during the week to try out their Afternoon Tea. I'm a big fan of Afternoon Tea (well to be honest I'm a big fan of food in general!) This was the best Afternoon Tea I've ever had. Eala Bhan is a really beautiful restaurant, located along the... Continue Reading →