I’ve been keeping things simple recently, classic flavours with not too much effort. It’s been lovely! Food is best enjoyed at one’s leisure and I think the effect of a rather upheaved life teamed with a busy lifestyle has meant I have slowed down and stepped back in other areas. My favourite foods at the … Continue reading
Apart from the foodie things I get up to, the occasional festival and the odd moment where I’m feeling blue I don’t share too much about my personal life on here. For no other reason than I’m a little bit shy and so I let the food do the talking. But today I am going … Continue reading
I feel slightly cliché making potato cakes for St Patrick’s day but at the same time these simple and frugal little patties are incredibly delicious so I share them without shame! Last year I posted a vegan slow cooker Irish stew which was rich and comforting and these potato cakes would actually be delicious on … Continue reading
Cottage/ Shepherds Pie was a classic British working mans dish back in the early seventeen hundreds when Irish potatoes were first accepted as a mainstream ingredient in England. The name “Cottage Pie” came about because people lived in small clusters of cottages and didn’t have much money; they invented this dish which used up leftover … Continue reading
I love mixing greens in with my mash and this classic Irish side dish is a great way to show off how delicious it can be! Savoy cabbage is the star of the show here but I also enjoy leeks, peas, spinach or kale mixed through. I have to admit I’m not a natural born … Continue reading
I’ve been eating more potatoes over the last week or so as (shock horror) I got a bit bored of having rice and quinoa as my evening side dish. The problem is I find potatoes can get boring quickly! Maybe I’m just going through a restless phase with my food. Wedges, baked and mashed potatoes … Continue reading
To continue the theme of this first birthday month I have got another “Fix that dish” post where I have taken a recipe from my early blogging days which I felt could be improved and I have re-made it using my new knowledge and food ideals. Last week I freshened up my Quesadillas recipe and … Continue reading
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