Today was a lovely mild day in Sligo. It really doesn't feel like January at all! Long may it last. We headed to Strandhill for a walk, a few other people had the same idea. It was great to see Brent Geese flying along, they didn't seem bothered by the surfers or the people. Above... Continue Reading →
Kate’s Kitchen
I have to say Kate's Kitchen is one of my favourite shops in Sligo. It's like a treasure trove of goodies and a must for anyone that loves food. They launched their new look and their own Kate's Kitchen brand today. Best of luck to Kate, Jane and Beth with it. As the logo says... Continue Reading →
I made chocolate brownies the other day from a recipe I found on Cake in the Country's fab blog. I did cheat a bit and only used 3 eggs instead of 4, drinking chocolate instead of cocoa and vanilla essence instead of extract (sorry Sarah I know it's 'illegal' in any good kitchen but mine... Continue Reading →
Food in Sligo
Firstly happy September everyone! This year is just flying. Secondly apologies if this blog post makes you feel hungry. We have some fantastic restaurants, cafes and pubs in Sligo so I thought I'd share some of the fab food we've enjoyed at them. Apologies for the poor quality of the photos, they are from my... Continue Reading →
A book launch by the sea
Thursday evening saw the launch of 'The Surf Cafe Cook Book'. It is a beautiful book by Jane and Myles Lamberth (with Shannon Denny). Jane and Myles are the proprietors of the wonderful Shells Seaside Bakery and Cafe. Shells is a wonderful cafe in the heart of Strandhill. I've had many a breakfast in there... Continue Reading →
Kilronan Castle
This is a long overdue blog. Last month Lucy and I went to Kilronan Castle. The family got me a voucher for my birthday in February and I only just got around to using it. We went on one of the worst days so there aren't many photos due to the lousy weather. We booked... Continue Reading →
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