Wednesday 25 March, 2009
by peter
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“Buy cleverly. Waste less. Eat well.” That’s the slogan of The Frugal Cook, a book by blogger Fiona Beckett. Published late last year, the book is full of great advice: how to cut your food bill, the art of using … Continue reading
Wednesday 25 March, 2009
by peter
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I’ve done a pretty terrible job on my herb garden: shamefully, I still haven’t even started it. A friend of mine planted mint, but it soon colonised his entire garden. A few days ago, he arrived at my door laden … Continue reading
Wednesday 25 March, 2009
by jean
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Thanks to all of you who entered our Milano competition: it was our most popular competition yet. The lucky winner is: So congratulations, Teresa Finn – you’ve won a meal for two in any of Milano’s branches around Ireland. We’ll … Continue reading
Wednesday 25 March, 2009
by jean
Comments Off on Restaurant Review: Viewmount House, Longford
I was in Viewmount House in Longford for a wedding recently, and the food was just spectacular. The good news is that you don’t have to be attending a wedding to eat there: the B&B has a full-time restaurant that … Continue reading
Tuesday 24 March, 2009
by peter
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When I was old enough to explore Dublin city alone, and my palate began to reject McDonald’s/ Burger King, Simon’s Place was the first coffee shop I discovered. This cafe and its owner Simon – who you’ll usually find behind … Continue reading