Wilkie Organic Chocolate

I’m Enjoying…. in April 2013

I’m enjoying…. …discovering new Irish made Chocolate. Not just chocolate, this ‘bean to bar’, beautifully packaged luxury chocolate can be ordered via ‘Wilkie’s Organic Chocolate’ In order to stretch this luxurious experience further I came up with a Chocolate Fruit

Wilkie Organic Chocolate

I’m Enjoying…. in April 2013

I’m enjoying…. …discovering new Irish made Chocolate. Not just chocolate, this ‘bean to bar’, beautifully packaged luxury chocolate can be ordered via ‘Wilkie’s Organic Chocolate’ In order to stretch this luxurious experience further I came up with a Chocolate Fruit

Wilkies Trio Selection

Chocolate Fruit & Nut Clusters (made with Wilkie’s Organic Chocolate)

What to do with a delicious bar of chocolate?  Firstly of course you will hide it.  Actually, before that, if it’s a bar of Wilkie’s Chocolate you will take some time to marvel at the packaging and then hide it. 

Wilkies Trio Selection

Chocolate Fruit & Nut Clusters (made with Wilkie’s Organic Chocolate)

What to do with a delicious bar of chocolate?  Firstly of course you will hide it.  Actually, before that, if it’s a bar of Wilkie’s Chocolate you will take some time to marvel at the packaging and then hide it. 

Caramelised Red Onion Soda Bread

Caramelised Red Onion Soda Bread

This is an adaptation of my Granny’s ‘White Soda Bread’ recipe staying true to the original version it remains simple, simple, simple.  I love lazy baking and with this soda bread there is no resting or kneading so it is

Caramelised Red Onion Soda Bread

Caramelised Red Onion Soda Bread

This is an adaptation of my Granny’s ‘White Soda Bread’ recipe staying true to the original version it remains simple, simple, simple.  I love lazy baking and with this soda bread there is no resting or kneading so it is

Bulgar Wheat Salad

Pea & Mint Bulgur Wheat Salad

I came up with this recipe for a recent edition of Cork Independent .  It’s a simple and tasty side dish that works well with quickly fried lamb chops or simply serve it on its own for a super healthy

Bulgar Wheat Salad

Pea & Mint Bulgur Wheat Salad

I came up with this recipe for a recent edition of Cork Independent .  It’s a simple and tasty side dish that works well with quickly fried lamb chops or simply serve it on its own for a super healthy

Sacla Squeezy Pesto

I’m enjoying…. in March 2013

I’m enjoying…. —being spoiled rotten. The best kind of surprises for me are the ones that I plan myself.  On recent discussion of the potluck of leaving present choosing up to ones other half I remain firmly in the don’t

Sacla Squeezy Pesto

I’m enjoying…. in March 2013

I’m enjoying…. —being spoiled rotten. The best kind of surprises for me are the ones that I plan myself.  On recent discussion of the potluck of leaving present choosing up to ones other half I remain firmly in the don’t

Roast Aubergine Dip

Roast Aubergine Dip & Pita Chips

Roast Aubergine Dip with Paprika Pita Chips Simple, simple, simple.   Plus healthy and tasty.  This dip is made with only two ingredients and great served with any dipping chips you can get your hands on or even some good crusty

Roast Aubergine Dip

Roast Aubergine Dip & Pita Chips

Roast Aubergine Dip with Paprika Pita Chips Simple, simple, simple.   Plus healthy and tasty.  This dip is made with only two ingredients and great served with any dipping chips you can get your hands on or even some good crusty

Cannellini Bean & Pesto Salad

Cannellini beans in classic basil pesto with roast cherry tomatoes & griddled courgette ribbons.

Cannellini beans in classic basil pesto with roast cherry tomatoes & griddled courgette ribbons. This is what I’m all about, tasty food that’s easy to make and with ingredients that are easily obtainable from your supermarket because, let’s face it,

Cannellini Bean & Pesto Salad

Cannellini beans in classic basil pesto with roast cherry tomatoes & griddled courgette ribbons.

Cannellini beans in classic basil pesto with roast cherry tomatoes & griddled courgette ribbons. This is what I’m all about, tasty food that’s easy to make and with ingredients that are easily obtainable from your supermarket because, let’s face it,

Roast Pesto Cauliflower

Roast cauliflower with basil pesto, parmesan & pinenuts

Roast cauliflower with basil pesto, parmesan & pine nuts. After a lovely get together with some fellow Irish food bloggers and the lovely ladies of Sacla UK I came away with my newly packaged squeezy bottles of basil & tomato

Roast Pesto Cauliflower

Roast cauliflower with basil pesto, parmesan & pinenuts

Roast cauliflower with basil pesto, parmesan & pine nuts. After a lovely get together with some fellow Irish food bloggers and the lovely ladies of Sacla UK I came away with my newly packaged squeezy bottles of basil & tomato

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I’m enjoying…. in February 2013

I’m enjoying…. ….getting back out there and running again after all the glorious indulgences of the Christmas season that for me drags way into January with a seemingly endless supply of chocolates that just can’t be wasted or given away.

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I’m enjoying…. in February 2013

I’m enjoying…. ….getting back out there and running again after all the glorious indulgences of the Christmas season that for me drags way into January with a seemingly endless supply of chocolates that just can’t be wasted or given away.

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Cranberry, Macadamia & Chocolate Chip Flapjacks

These are a 5 minute effort that yield great rewards in the form of a delectably chewily satisfying treat. While strictly speaking chocolatey, sugary treats shouldn’t feature in a ‘healthy’ lunchbox I’ve been shoving these in and justifying their inclusion

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Cranberry, Macadamia & Chocolate Chip Flapjacks

These are a 5 minute effort that yield great rewards in the form of a delectably chewily satisfying treat. While strictly speaking chocolatey, sugary treats shouldn’t feature in a ‘healthy’ lunchbox I’ve been shoving these in and justifying their inclusion

Fruit Pavlova

Fruit Filled Pavlova

A fruit and cream filled pavlova is a simple stunning dessert which always make an impressive looking centrepiece.   I love the strength of the reds in the strawberries, and raspberries but I could imagine this looking equally tempting with

Fruit Pavlova

Fruit Filled Pavlova

A fruit and cream filled pavlova is a simple stunning dessert which always make an impressive looking centrepiece.   I love the strength of the reds in the strawberries, and raspberries but I could imagine this looking equally tempting with

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Perfect Porridge

Porridge enthusiasts will swear that their way is the best and as this is my way this is of course ‘THE’ best way!  I usually slide into porridge making somewhere around October / November and it will continue to comfort

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Perfect Porridge

Porridge enthusiasts will swear that their way is the best and as this is my way this is of course ‘THE’ best way!  I usually slide into porridge making somewhere around October / November and it will continue to comfort