foraging, survivalism and a good dollop of mischief.
(Originally posted in 2014. Updated and edited November 2020) When I first got into foraging, it was because of one thing: survival and one of the most unusual reasons why I love food so much is my fascination with wild food and living off the land. I’m a geek at heart, and when it comes …
People tend to forget about Sligo and that’s a real shame. The county that’s tucked up beyond the most touristy parts of the Wild Atlantic Way, can seem somewhat out of reach to those doing a whirlwind trip of Ireland. But after experiencing the flavour of this great county, we’re dying to come back already. …
Kippure Estate in Co. Wicklow has a rich history that dates back to the 1700s. Originally owned by the Moore family of Kilbride, it was extended into a hunting lodge, along with a farm and Victorian walled garden. The estate was destroyed by fire in the early 1900s but revamped in the 70s. On the …
This week I was delighted to be invited on a Fabulous Food Trail (FFT) in Dublin city. Our guide for the day was Eveleen Coyle, founder and lead guide at FFT and a Dublin-native herself. Winner of the Irish Tourism Industry Awards 2015, I was excited to head on the food tour, despite the drizzling …
Networking isn’t easy. It can take up a lot of your time and it’s hard to keep pitching over and over again. As introverts, it can also be a grueling process. I’m a naturally introverted person, which for me means that networking and heading to events can sap a colossal amount of energy out of me. Not …
“Drink anyone? I’ll buy this round” When it comes to a night out with a big group of friends, there’s a big chance that you will all get stuck into making the long slog back from the bar with several drinks in hand. Before you’ve even looked at your own wallet or thought about how …
Picture the scene: the fire is lit and you’re tucked up in your warmest clothes; it’s raining outside, and all you have is a bottle of your favourite wine (be it red, white or even orange). It’s perfect for wine movies. There’s nothing I love more than sitting back with a good film or documentary, …
A last minute notion struck my Mam and I to head down to Waterford for the weekend for their annual Harvest Festival, that was in conjunction with Grow it Yourself (GIY) International. A celebration of food heritage and culture aimed to suit all tastes, the harvest festival has been around since pagan times acting as …
Warning: Contains spoilers for the Metal Gear Solid series One of the main items to be found in Metal Gear Solid are possibly Snake’s best friend, rations. In fact these recovery items appear in every MGS game. The item usually recovers a substantial amount of health or stamina and are designed to resemble rations that …
Warming, hearty and with mountains of flavour, this basic recipe for a quick and easy noodle soup is a must if you’re in a rush. Strictly speaking, if I had a good amount of time on my hands I would definitely make the beef stock from scratch using beef bones but I’ve no problem using …