I have some Sligo food things to tell you about. I don't know about you but I find it hard to keep up with some of the things on social media because it's so fast moving, so I thought I'd add some things on the blog. First up I finally got to try Thai Pots... Continue Reading →
Slow Roast, Loughrea and Athlone
Slow Roast has been on my list of places to visit for a long time and I finally got to the Athlone shop during the week. This is an award-winning independent sandwich and coffee shop and it's wonderful! They do gorgeous grilled sandwiches, choose from: The Sunday Roast, Hang and Cheese, Aragh Musha and Cheese... Continue Reading →
Benny’s Deli, Castlerea
If you are near Castlerea I'd highly recommend a visit to Benny's Deli. It's a fantastic shop, with all kinds of goodies. I always stop in for a Leitrim Loaf (which you just have to try), I left it too late the last time I was there, but I bought a lovely soda bread. Benny's... Continue Reading →
Castlemine Farm Shop, Roscommon
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 →
A visit to Ireland’s first organic drive-thru
Honestly Kitchen has been on my list to visit since it opened in December and I finally got there a couple of weeks ago. It's in Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim, in the former KFC building and it's a fantastic idea. The drive-thru organic restaurant is the brainchild of Liam and Justina Gavin of Drumanilra... Continue Reading →
A delightful dinner at Cawley’s in Tubbercurry
Our wedding anniversary was in June, we were 30 years married which I think is quite achievement. As everything we closed due to Covid we didn't get to celebrate, well we had fish and chips in the car but it wasn't the same. So yesterday we went out for dinner. I honestly can't remember the... Continue Reading →