I’m writing this listening to Bing Crosby crooning about a White Christmas. The house is quiet, the wind is howling (when is it not these days!) It’s 8.30am and the sky is as black as night, the only light coming in is from the twinkling Christmas lights. And it’s time for Sunday thoughts. It’s been... Continue Reading →
I couldn’t write about Irish food without featuring Glenisk. They make the most delicious yogurt (and I’m not usually a fan of yogurt, but I love theirs!) It’s a staple in my weekly shop. The yogurt is made with organic milk, and the packaging is recyclable and from 100% renewable sources. Glenisk is based in... Continue Reading →
The latest Irish food producer to feature on the blog is The Breadski Brothers, I love their bread, and it's great to see it available locally. You can also find some of their cakes and pastries available too. Find your local stockist here. The Breadski Brothers are Marek, Marcin and Maciej, and in 1992 they began making bread... Continue Reading →
Twas ten days before Christmas and all through the house not a present was wrapped and very few were even bought! I’m not at all organised this year, but my favourite phrase ‘it’ll be grand’ springs to mind, and it will be grand. Mind you if I hear one more thing about a turkey I... Continue Reading →
It can be quite difficult to find gluten-free products, especially at this time of the year with most of the mince pies and Christmas cakes containing gluten. I was looking for a gift for a family member who is coeliac, and I was delighted to be able to find so many products on The Foods... Continue Reading →
I love donkeys, well I love all animals, and when I saw that Humphrey from the The Sathya Sai Sanctuary was looking for someone to adopt him, I knew that person was me. I don't actually get to own him, it's the Adopt-a-Donkey Scheme, and a minimum payment of €20 a year is recommended. It's... Continue Reading →
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