Last night we went to the Hawk's Well Theatre to see Donal Skehan's HomeCooked Tour. Now I must admit I did wonder how a cookery show was going to work in a theatre but I have to say it was brilliant. We had a really good night. As soon as we walked in we were... Continue Reading →
Donal Skehan – Comes to Sligo
Donal Skehan is a 25 year-old home cook, food-writer and Television presenter who has written three cookbooks. Donal has presented two 14 part, prime time Irish television cookery programs which have been sold to the UK, France and Brazil. Donal’s ethos on cooking is that all his recipes should be accessible, inspiring and encouraging for... Continue Reading →
Blooming Fantastic!
I was delighted during the week when I won tickets for Bloom from Coole Swan on Facebook. I've wanted to go for the last couple of years but never got there. I got the 7am train on Thursday morning thinking I was being sensible being so early as there was a shuttle bus running the... Continue Reading →
Cakes
The last couple of days have been all about cakes 🙂 Lucy made the one above for her friend's birthday. It's a really clever idea for a cake....I hope she makes me one when it's my birthday! Today was a really awful day and as Lucy has taken her cake to her friends I decided... Continue Reading →
Beltra Country Market
Today I went along to the Beltra Country Market. It's always a lovely morning out. Great food and friendly people. There were Irish dancers entertaining the crowd today, they were excellent. I did take some video but unfortunately can't upload it so you'll just have to take my word for it that they were good.... Continue Reading →
There is such a thing as a free lunch!
Streetcart a great restaurant in Sligo were running a competition on Facebook for a free lunch. All you had to do is like and share their page. I did...and I won! I've been in there a good few times before although I never know what to order. The staff are great though and talk you... Continue Reading →