by Gemma Byrne This is one of those Chinese whispers recipes – I got it from my Dad, who got if from his good friend Dominic, who got it from his friend and so on. Just like Chinese whispers there […]
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On the first floor above Crowe’s Pub on Pembroke Road in Ballsbridge, in an room that once acted as a stage for small musical acts, lies Roast Restaurant. Not everyone knows of it, but the staff at Roast are determined […]
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Heart Melting Brownies These brownies would make a delicious finish to a romantic Valentine’s meal for two; crunchy on the outside with a gooey chewy centre and a really strong chocolate hit. They can be made well in advance so […]
Read more →In matching wines with sweet foods it is advisable to match sweet with sweet. There are so many sweet wines available on the market today, produced from different grape varieties from around the world, providing different levels of sweetness and […]
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We may dream of a white Christmas but, come January, many of us will find our bank accounts in the red.
When it comes to sensible spending over the holiday season, we rarely behave like wise men (or women).
A recent survey published by the Irish League of Credit Unions makes for a sobering read with as much as 80%
It’s always nice to have a plate of pretty morsels to pass around during the party season. Here are two canapé recipes that are impressive to look at but easy to make.
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A few years ago the recession was something each family knew about from neighbours of their extended family, sadly now every family in Ireland has first-hand experience of it. If we can’t change the economy then we can change how we react to it.
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With the arrival of an Autumn chill in the air this classic Italian dish is a welcome warmer. It’s a simple, rustic meal but the rich sauce is packed with the flavour of the wine, olives and tomatoes. (Picture by […]
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