The art of survival (and video games)
Úna-Minh Kavanagh (Originally posted in 2014. Updated and edited November 2020) When I first got into foraging, it was because of one thing: survival. One of the most unusual reasons why I…
Food
Recipe: Quick Beef Noodle Soup
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…
Recipe: The Famous Portal Cake
Fans of the video game Portal are certain to get this reference! The promise of a delicious slice of Portal cake by the game’s antagonist GLaDOS is first introduced in…
Recipe: Curried Polenta with Parmesan
It’s only in the past few years that I’ve discovered the delicious wonder that is polenta. Polenta is a maize porridge whose name derives from the Latin for hulled or…
Can you help me locate this cookery diary’s owner?
I spend my time surrounded by books. Freebird Records, also known as the Secret Book & Record Shop on Wicklow Street, specialise in vinyl and second-hand books and a black…
Foraging for Stinging Nettle: A nutritious wild edible
Stinging Nettle – Urtica dioica(In Irish: Neantóg / Leanntóg) In a world that seems to be dominated by fast and convenient food, do you ever wonder if there’s such a…
Recipe: crusty and cheesy, broccoli, pasta and bacon bake
Whenever I’m on the hunt for a quick bite to eat, I look for a meal that can be easily prepared and served up onto the plate under an hour.…
Recipe: Gnocchi, bacon and tomato bake
Gnocchi is such a wonderful little alternative to the traditional spud and combining it with a bit of butter and garlic can be a simple treat. Over the past while…