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  • Where the Oatmeal comes from

    Finding the source of oatmeal supply in Ireland Flahavans a household name. Continue reading

    Where the Oatmeal comes from
  • Espresso Brownie

    Originally posted on oliveoilandlemon: Does Espresso in a brownie make them breakfast? They are nice enough to have anytime of the day but maybe that’s stretching it. What ever about that, they really are delicious….. Please be brave and take… Continue reading

  • Up By Napper Tandys House

    This Sunday I went walkabout in Dublin’s oldest streets. Researching the price of organic cherry tomatoes, I made for the Dublin Food Coop. From Thomas Street, I passed throught Meath Street and The Coombe. Quiet and clean swept it being… Continue reading

  • Break my heart at Breakfast

    Breakfast can be ruined in the attempted passing off of Apricot Jam for marmalade Continue reading

  • Islands of my Dreams

    WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO YOU? Is it only me or does everyone see the land mass nearest them as the first island they looked out at as a child? When I look out at Howth, I see Cape… Continue reading

  • December Sunshine in West Cork

    What an end to the year! This day was slipped in as an extra as if we are not really coming up to the shortest day of the year. Fuschsia still bloomingsunrise dramatic and temperatures abnormally high. It is so… Continue reading

  • Gooey Chocolate Cakes

    Nigella says ‘before you even take off your coat break the chocolate into pieces and melt in a bowl over hot water’.  Her writing adds excitement  to the recipe and gives you a story to visualise when you make these… Continue reading

  • NCAD Community Garden

      When you walk up off the Oliver Bond street parallel to Thomas Street and go through the tall metal gates, you leave behind the city and enter a mini garden of paradise. Order has been brought to chaos with… Continue reading

  • Vegetarian Paradise

    Stumulating tastes of fresh vegetarian dishes make for a wonderful night out in Cork Continue reading

    Vegetarian Paradise
  • Daily Prompt: Volunteer

    When giving becomes receiving Continue reading

    Daily Prompt: Volunteer