Yesterday I was invited to Drumshanbo in County Leitrim for the launch of Taste Leitrim which is a virtual food and drink trail. A few things struck me on the day. Firstly what a great idea the virtual trail is. So much of our lives are lived online this days, I know whenever I go... Continue Reading →
A November Day in Dublin
Yesterday I headed up to Dublin for the day to check out the Bite Food Festival. As I usually do when I'm going anywhere I woke up at 4am - which was daft as the first train didn't leave Sligo until 7am. The dogs were not impressed with such an early start to the day... Continue Reading →
Bite Food Festival
The Bite Food Festival takes place at the RDS, Dublin from this Thursday the 19th November until Sunday the 22nd. It sounds like a great event and perfect for any 'foodies'. Thanks to a friend I'm going along on Saturday and really looking forward to it. There are loads of demos taking place as well.... Continue Reading →
Tea Brack in the Bread Maker
I was in Aldi a couple of weeks ago and there was a bread maker on offer. I had toyed with the idea of getting one before but I wasn't sure if I would actually use it or if it would end up hibernating in a kitchen cupboard. It was reduced from €40 to €19.99... Continue Reading →
Not just a Cupan Tae
I love trying new places and of course food is a big part of my blog so when I went to Galway I wanted to visit Cupan Tae after I saw Belle post on Facebook about it. It's a very special place. From moment I walked in the door it was like stepping back in... Continue Reading →
All about that cake!
Yesterday I went along to Galway to visit the Galway Bake Fest. It was a long bus journey from Sligo to Galway and I got the early bus so I would be a Leisureland for 10am when the festival opened, it was a bit late opening though so if I go again next year I'll... Continue Reading →