I’m told that I make a very good omelette. The “secret” (at least according to my dad, who makes the most gorgeous omelettes containing nothing more than some finely chopped onion) lies in whipping the yolk and white well and adding a dash of water and a dash of milk. Once the egg hits the [...]

So there we were arguing about why we were in Galway, shouting about whose turn it was to be designated driver, and having tantrums about what our future really held together. Thankfully, however, all four of us agreed that we should have fish for dinner. McDonaghs in Galway City has been feeding people whatever the [...]

Yesterday I posted about an Easter Sunday dinner of baked rabbit, getting somewhat mixed reactions. Undeterred, I’m back. I promised a seasonal Easter dessert and here it is: Hot cross bun pudding. I love hot cross buns and they can be easily turned into a dessert.  I bought a pack of four in Dunnes the [...]

Bits and Pizzas was a childhood favourite. I wrote about it last week, but for the first time since I started this blog, I wasn’t entirely comfortable with what I said. I have such fond memories of this place, and still think it’s a great little restaurant. I have no personal connection to the owners [...]

Cafe Phillippe have just opened on Aungier Street in Dublin city, and to mark the occasion, they’re giving away free hot drinks all day. Thanks to Snackbox for the tip.

Why spend a fortune on dessert? They’re rarely spectacular, especially in some Chinese, Indian, and Italian restaurants, where they’re often pre-bought and formulaic. One regular offender is cheesecake, which can and should be one of the most delectable of sweets – but mostly isn’t. I used to feel a meal out wasn’t complete without dessert, [...]

Easter Sunday use to be a big deal in our family with a Christmas-style feast and plenty of chocolate eggs being scoffed. The occasion was ceremoniously marked because we all would have reluctantly given up something for lent and so when Easter Sunday came around we felt we all deserved a pig-out. I haven’t eaten [...]

Last week at Lidl, I noticed two almost identical packets of fish fingers sitting side by side in the freezer. One was priced around €2.15, the other closer to €3. Identical in taste, the main difference lay in the origins of the fish. The more expensive option was certified by the Marine Stewardship Council, meaning [...]

Finally, some decent special offers at Dunnes. This week’s lot includes: Simply Better dry cure rashers (200g), pork sausages (12′s), corn fed free range eggs – all 3 for €5 White potatoes (2.5kg), punnet of green pears (750g), or punnet of kiwis (6) – 79c each Miller genuine draft – €17.99 (75c per bottle) The [...]

It’s mostly all about the booze this week at Tesco. Well and good if you’re planning to drink a lot over the next week, not as good if you have a lot of mouths to feed. The special offers include: Selection of half price wines Bailey’s 70cl – reduced from €17.45 to €13 Colgate Advanced [...]