I like Spanish food, but it’s quite hard to get most genuine Spanish products in Ireland. In Dublin or Cork you can pick up a greater range of products, but I don’t live in Dublin or Cork! Ordering online is always a good option, but shipping fees can be a killer. The guys at Gastronomic […]
I recently bought a house, so for the last while I’ve been working on getting it ready and moving my stuff into it. As someone who enjoys cooking getting the kitchen setup the way I want is key. The house I’ve been in for the last 13 years has a very spacious kitchen, but it […]
It’s January, which is that time of the year where a lot of people try to turn over a new leaf. January is when thousands of people sign up for a gym membership, as they’re motivated with the new year. However whether they actually stick with it or not is a totally different matter. (Hint […]
Spotted in Aldi, Carlow this evening. Yes, that’s jamón serrano, which is Spanish cured ham. They’re selling a full size leg and miniature version in Aldi, which includes the ham holder stand and the knife. I suspect that they’ve labelled the ham as “over 18” because of the knife that’s included in the package. However […]
Yesterday was a “cooking day” for me. Apart from the very tasty roast lamb that I made, I also prepared lasagna. Why? Well I like lasagna, but I also like to make my own lunch during the week. I normally opt for a lightish lunch and have a heavier meal in the evening. Changing things […]
While I enjoy cooking it’s usually at the weekend that I’m able to set aside the time to do something a little bit more elaborate or time-consuming. This weekend was no different and I picked up a bit of leg of lamb on Friday evening planing to cook it either Saturday evening or this evening, […]
As a child we didn’t eat rabbit that often. I do, however, remember having it one time and getting a mouthful of buckshot! At least I knew the rabbit was freshly hunted! Over the last few years, however, I have eaten rabbit several times in restaurants in France and Belgium. Getting rabbit on a restaurant […]
