Anthony, the owner of Eala Bhan Restaurant in Sligo, kindly invited me and Jono along to have lunch recently and it was wonderful. Eala Bhan means white swan in Irish, very apt considering the restaurant is located overlooking the Garavogue River where the swans glide by. The restaurant is in the centre of Sligo town and... Continue Reading →
I was delighted to be invited along to visit Hooked in Sligo recently. Hooked is one of my favourite places in Sligo town. For me, eating out isn't just about the food (although of course it's important), but it's about the whole experience. I love to see a place with the 'wow' factor, and Hooked... Continue Reading →
I was delighted to hear that the former Drumcliffe Tea Rooms had re-opened as Pink Clover, it's in the most fantastic location, just beside Drumcliffe Church and the grave of the famous poet William Butler Yeats. I went along to check it out, and as always I was bright and early, but a warm welcome... Continue Reading →
I have to tell you about the wonderful Castlemine Farm Shop in Roscommon town. I called in at the weekend and it's a real treasure trove of fantastic food and gifts. The shop has an extensive butcher counter and the staff are friendly and helpful. They sell a wide range of products from their farm,... Continue Reading →
Lucy requested this cheesecake for her birthday and it really couldn't be easier to make, so I thought I'd tell you the recipe. This made a large cheesecake (you'd probably get around 14 - 16 portions from it) and it only takes around 20 minutes to prepare. Base: 400g Lotus Biscoff Biscuits (or the supermarket... Continue Reading →
I wouldn't normally dedicate a blog post to one dessert, but I have to with this one because it was amazing! I love Eton Mess - it's one of my favourite desserts, I saw a jar of a lemon curd flavour Eton Mess and I it was out of this world! It's by Maddy's Sweet... Continue Reading →
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