A popular side dish in Punjab, the northern Indian state, Saag (Spinach) Aloo (Potato) is a delicious dry curry dish incorporating main ingredients commonly found in your larder. It can be difficult to find flavoursome, appealing and yet simple vegetarian…
It is really satisfying to grow for a market that appreciates what you grow. They appreciate good food grown with care I’m beginning this series to hopefully highlight the work, challenges but ultimately the incredible passion and talent of a…
Choosing your cut: Fillet, striploin, rib-eye, whatever you decide there are a couple of things to consider. Price is certainly one, flavour is the other. T-bone combines both the striploin and the fillet with a central bone but there are…
Some flavour combinations are just a “go to” classic. When there’s no room for error and the safety net of solid familiarity needs relying upon. Tomato and basil, peas and mint, strawberries and cream, the list could go on. Then…
For a small island nation it really is rather odd that many of us find ourselves in a situation where we should or even feel the need to increase our intake of fish and seafood. Many of us struggle with including…
America Village Apothecary is a company based out of Connemara, Co. Galway after being set up by Claire Davey in 2015. Making syrups, tinctures, and bitters, she takes locally foraged ingredients and develops them into vibrant, unusual, and unique products…
So I’m back for the final installment of the Essential Guide to Christmas Dinner and this time it’s all about the side dishes. You can read all about my general tips here and the best advice on cooking your turkey and…
In a follow up to my General Tips for Christmas dinner available here, I’m giving you a complete lowdown on everything you need to know about the meats at Christmas beginning with… The Turkey The bird is the big one….
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and indeed for many it’s the most important meal of the year. As a result, cooking Christmas dinner for your nearest and dearest still strikes fear into the hearts of many. I…
Be bold, be brave, be daring, make mistakes, take chances, and show that you really care – Massimo Bottura Food is always evolving and changing; it’s one of the things I love about it. However, if we are to take a…
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