Ripples is at the Riverside Hotel in Sligo town. It's a lovely spot for a bite to eat or a coffee - or for something special try one of their amazing milkshakes. Pancakes with berries and maple syrup The staff are friendly and it's a very welcoming place, if you sit inside it's like sitting... Continue Reading →
Happy Birthday to Lovage at The Gate Lodge
Lovage at The Gate Lodge in Boyle, Co. Roscommon, celebrates one year in business today. I was up bright and early (too early for breakfast if you know me you'll know I'm early for everything!) but I did enjoy my vegan cake and coffee. It's a gorgeous cafe, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. You... Continue Reading →
Dock 84 Revisited
My most popular post from last year was about Dock 84 in Sligo. Today I was doing some shopping in Lidl and I missed breakfast so it was a great chance to go back and revisit. The menu has changed quite a lot since I was there - and I'm kind of gutted I missed... Continue Reading →
Easter Treats Dublin Style
Forgive me as Dublin is not my specialist subject, but I was asked if I would compile a Dublin based blog post similar to my Sligo Easter treats. I did put a call out but didn't get many responses so I've had a look around and here are some I found. Flow creating Handmade Chocolate... Continue Reading →
Online farmers’ market launches as NeighbourFood comes to Sligo.
NeighbourFood was established in Cork in 2018 and in under 4 years has grown to 40 collection points in ROI. In recent months it has gained a foothold in the UK with 20 markets in England and Scotland. NeighbourFood is the brainchild of founders Jack Crotty and Martin Poucher, and it was designed to give... Continue Reading →
My Guide to Afternoon Tea in Sligo
What could be nicer than a relaxing afternoon tea? Delicate sandwiches, a selection of sweet treats, endless cups of tea served in china cups. I thought it was about time I wrote a blog post about Afternoon Tea in Sligo, I'm starting with the ones that I've had, but I'll also include other places that... Continue Reading →