Yes you read correctly. I’m going vegan - for January. This will be very unexpected to anyone who knows me. I am a dedicated animal product lover. I spent 2012 stocking the wonderful Berties Butcher with the best meats and trying to convince Melbourne to eat more of it. I put butter generously on & in … Continue reading Help – I’m going vegan!
Category: Local
Barry Fitzgerald’s Bastible Opens
One of the most hotly anticipated restaurants in Dublin (by me anyway) finally opens it's doors today.
The scoop on ice cream
What is it about ice cream? We are head over heels about it in a way that is rarely paralleled with other foods. But it upsets me that it is merely seen a summer romance. It should be so much more! In a country like Ireland, famed for our excellent quality dairy produce worldwide, we … Continue reading The scoop on ice cream
IN PRAISE OF HOLLANDAISE
I might not have found my perfect zen yet but I can make a pretty good sauce… I’ve been doing lots of yoga type things since I got to Sydney and while I find them nice and relaxing most of the time, the whole ‘clear your mind’ thing doesn’t really work for me and I … Continue reading IN PRAISE OF HOLLANDAISE
Eveleigh (SUPER) Market & easy suppers
Remember when the supermarket was fun??? When there were free tastings on every aisle and pushing the trolley provided an inordinate thrill? Alas those days seem long gone, 20 years later and paying for my own groceries, the supermarket is where I head for boring basics, BOGOFs and cheap booze. So where to look these … Continue reading Eveleigh (SUPER) Market & easy suppers