It's been a busy few days, Jono had his birthday on Friday and yesterday it was Andy's birthday and also our wedding anniversary. We've been married for 31 years, which have flown! It seems like only a few weeks ago that I looked like a demented hamster wearing a giant meringue. 😉 Our wedding We... Continue Reading →
Two New Food Stops in Sligo
There are a couple of new food trucks/huts that opened this weekend in Sligo. Debba Bakes - Image Val Robus The first is Debba Bakes who opened a cake stand at the Cleveragh Walking Track, opposite the sports centre. She's there on Saturday mornings from 9am until she sells out. I bought the cakes above,... Continue Reading →
Great Drink Gift Ideas delivered in Ireland
Following on from the very popular great gift ideas blog post I've decided to do one dedicated to drinks. Once again these are from businesses thinking inside the box, the pubs in particular are closed due to the pandemic but they've come up with ways that you can support them and treat yourself or a... Continue Reading →
Thinking outside the box for my birthday
It's my birthday today, of course with Covid it's not the same but I had a nice day anyway. Due to restrictions I couldn't see anyone including Lucy and Laurence, so that was a real shame. Andy and Jono made sure I had a nice day anyway and I treated myself to these two treat... Continue Reading →
Beetroot and Broccoli Curry
I was at Reggie's Veggies stall today in Tubbercurry and he has a great range of fruit and vegetables so I decided to experiment with some that I bought and I made this curry. Here's the recipe in case you'd like to try it yourself. If you don't have all the ingredients just use whatever... Continue Reading →
Festive Afternoon Tea at The Glasshouse
If you read the blog regularly you'll know that afternoon tea and cake in general is my favourite hobby. So I was delighted to be invited along to The Glasshouse Hotel in Sligo to try their festive afternoon tea. The Glasshouse is situated on the banks of the Garavogue River in Sligo town, so if... Continue Reading →