Posted on Dec 28, 2009 in Work | 0 comments

EveryMonday.ie: Interview – Darina Allen

EveryMonday.ie: Interview – Darina Allen
Darina Allen’s latest book focuses on kitchen skills and traditions – such as making yoghurt, keeping hens and baking bread – that have been lost in recent times. She talks to Caroline Hennessy for EveryMonday.ie about how the increasing interest in self-sufficiency can help us weather the...
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Posted on Dec 19, 2009 in Cookery Books, Read | 0 comments

Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child, Simone Beck, and Louisette Bertholle

Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child, Simone Beck, and Louisette Bertholle
Since the release of Julie and Julia, both the book and the film,Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking has taken on a new lease of life. Now when readers look at this classic cookbook – first published in 1961 – they do so with the memory of Julie Powell’s consternation...
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Posted on Dec 17, 2009 in Food Events | 4 comments

Feeling your oats?

Feeling your oats?
I’ve always been a fan of porridge. It’s one of those things that seems to fit in perfectly with a cold morning at the cottage: a steaming bowlful, topped with some stewed fruit and a dollop of natural yoghurt is just the thing to set myself and Little Missy up for the day. She eats the regular...
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Posted on Dec 15, 2009 in Do | 4 comments

New olive oil for Christmas

New olive oil for Christmas
I love good olive oil and I especially love Colletta Olivieri Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which is imported direct from Italy by producer Lino Olivieri. This week he will be taking delivery of the delicious olio nuovo, new season olive oil, from his family’s farm in Puglia so if you’re looking for a...
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Posted on Dec 10, 2009 in Cookery Books, Grow | 2 comments

Tender: A Cook and His Vegetable Patch by Nigel Slater

Tender: A Cook and His Vegetable Patch by Nigel Slater
Nigel, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love your appetite-stimulating writing, your easy recipes, your ability to always show me something interesting to do with kitchen constants like cauliflower, onions or lentils. I love your weekly column in the Observer and I love the Observer Food Monthly...
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Posted on Dec 7, 2009 in Bake, Work | 0 comments

EveryMonday.ie: Brunching at Christmas: Christmas Muffins

EveryMonday.ie: Brunching at Christmas: Christmas Muffins
Christmas is the time for long, leisurely brunches with family and friends. Make it easy with dishes that you can prepare in advance and whip into the oven just before your guests arrive. Caroline Hennessy, writing for EveryMonday.ie, gives you a few easy ideas that won’t have you losing your...
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Posted on Dec 4, 2009 in Bake, Demos, Work | 3 comments

Oven fun – again! – at cookery demo: Banana and Cardamom Cake

Oven fun – again! – at cookery demo: Banana and Cardamom Cake
Cookery demonstrations + cakes + ovens + me = narrow escapes! On Wednesday night I was demonstrating some recipes in the community centre at Knockcarron, a really lovely renovated primary school in Co Limerick, when oven issues arose once again. Last time I was dealing with an unfamiliar gas oven, which I...
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Posted on Dec 3, 2009 in Food Events | 0 comments

Slow Food Events in East and West Cork for Terre Madre Day

There are lots of lovely food orientated events taking place over the next week to celebrate Slow Food’s Terre Madre Day, including meals in East and West Cork. These feasts will be taking place in the Grain Store at Ballymaloe House on Sunday 6 December and at the fantastic Blue Geranium Cafe at...
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