{Giveaway} The Clyde Court Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

{Giveaway} The Clyde Court Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Clyde Court Hotel, Lansdowne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland t: +353 1 2382 700 Email: reservations@clydecourthotel.com      We get A LOT [...]

Jun 16, 2013     170 Comments
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Dear Birthmom …. ten years later.

Dear Birthmom …. ten years later.

Wednesday, June 12th 2003.  She who made me a Mama …  who we call Rory Belle ………     You [...]

Jun 11, 2013     64 Comments
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Rhubarb Tea Cake for Teachers

Rhubarb Tea Cake for Teachers

In a few weeks …. our children will all be home for eight long lazy weeks of summer. By the [...]

May 28, 2013     31 Comments
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{When in Galway} Sheridan Cheesemongers

{When in Galway} Sheridan Cheesemongers

Sheridans Cheesemongers 14-16 Churchyard Street Galway, Ireland galway@sheridanscheesemongers.com Tel:  091 564 829/564 832   Cheese. What’s not to love, right? [...]

Apr 9, 2013     4 Comments
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OXO Good Grips {Kitchen gadgets and more}

OXO Good Grips {Kitchen gadgets and more}

  Turn away now of you do not want the goodies OXO Good Grips has up for grabs. This is [...]

Mar 26, 2013     56 Comments
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Six in the City (airing RTE 2 on Monday March 25th 2013 at 9:30pm)

Six in the City (airing RTE 2 on Monday March 25th 2013 at 9:30pm)

Here’s the deal lads … I am not a huge fan of the telly at all. I am much more [...]

Mar 23, 2013     6 Comments
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{When in Galway} Galway Hooker Beer

{When in Galway} Galway Hooker Beer

  When we moved home to Galway almost five years ago  …. we could not find a beer that we [...]

Mar 22, 2013     6 Comments
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{What is} Irish Food

{What is} Irish Food

Oh. What a can of worms we open when we pose this question whether here at home in Ireland or [...]

Mar 13, 2013     42 Comments
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{When in Galway} The House Hotel – Easter break giveaway

{When in Galway} The House Hotel – Easter break giveaway

The House Hotel Galway’s City Centre Boutique Hotel Lower Merchants Road The Latin Quarter Galway +353 91 538900 info@thehousehotel.ie This [...]

Mar 4, 2013     98 Comments
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{When in Galway} LizzieMay’s Cakes, Cupcakes and Cookies

{When in Galway} LizzieMay’s Cakes, Cupcakes and Cookies

I like to test the theory ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ from time to time .. especially [...]

Mar 3, 2013     30 Comments
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The Chef and I
About Móna
I am a native Galway girl that seems to be drawn to professions that rhyme with 'err'. Writer, Mother, Restauranteur, Wedding Planner, Dishwasher, Grass cutter, Cocktail maker. I suppose you could say I am a well rounded entrepreneur.
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From The Kitchen

Scallops peas 1
Rhubarb cordial 1
Galway Easter platter
Meyrick - exterior (sunny)
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Piglets
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Buttermilk plant
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Velvet Crab steamed in Saffron broth
A little pot of love ..... from Le Creuset. This is not a big pot folks. Dinner for two and a small child at the most.
Pecan Pie - Oven ready
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