foraging, survivalism and a good dollop of mischief.
There’s something pretty special about the food and drink we create on the island of Ireland and what better way to celebrate it than to support of local produce. In part three of my continuing series, I’m looking at even more producers in Ireland that deserve a mention. Here are five more food producers that …
As I stared at the limp body in my lap, with my fingers plucking away at its torso, I realised that everyday some kind-of randomness happens here at Ballymaloe. I had an early start today and got up at 7am to head off to our optional gardening class. About 14 of us trudged around the …
Still no blue plasters on my fingers so all’s well in camp Ballymaloe this evening. Each day we’re to prepare an “Order of Work”, where we time out how we plan to spend our kitchen time and let’s just say, when it came to cooking the plan went out the window. We’re meant to be …
I think my body clock is learning that it’s time to re-adjust the system. Before the course started I was going to bed at about 3am each night, now I’m going to bed at about 10.30pm. Today was our first day actually cooking in the kitchen and the eager beaver in me couldn’t wait to …
After stubbing my toe for the third time on the same suitcase and feeling the pain waft slowly up my leg, I knew that I wasn’t off to a good start. Today was officially the first day of the Ballymaloe Cookery School adventure, I was eager to hop out of bed (not my forte), and …
As I’m writing this, I’m tucked away in the comfort of my cottage-esque home for the next three months – That’s right folks I’m finally here at Ballymaloe Cookery School! Apart from the occasional mumblings from people outside in the courtyard, everything is pretty quiet – even the chickens are hushed in their coup. I …
Last week I kickstarted a continuous series of some of the best food and drink producers on our Irish soils. I absolutely love things that are produced in Ireland and when I see companies that embrace local my heart soars. Here are five more producers in Ireland that make the most of what we have …
For me, there’s something incredibly satisfying about plunging your hands into the soil and creating a space to grow your own. From farm to table, there are so many people out there that get a kick out of seeing something grow up from the ground. Global movement Grow it Yourself aka GIY, is planning to …
I’m sure a lot of you will agree when I say that buying fresh ingredients with minimal food miles tastes all the more better. We produce such a fantastic variety of things here in Ireland but sometimes we forget how amazing a range we actually have. From fresh beef, pork, fruit and veg, we’re spoiled …
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 I’ve been experimenting with gnocchi recipes and have come up with a bake that doesn’t take a a lot of time and uses ingredients you …