Design

Make your own cream

by Ailbhe on January 10, 2012

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Following on my last post about some aged cookware how’s this for a find? A vintage cream maker. With a striking mottled green bakelite section sitting atop a moulded glass base and a shiny pump handle who wouldn’t fall for it’s mechanical charms. Not me that’s for sure. And it works, I made cream!

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A Crayfish Party: singing and snaps drinking

by Ailbhe on October 16, 2011

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Modern day swedes may be less formidable than their Viking ancestors to an irish blogger but they can still teach us Celts a thing or two about how to have a good time. Certain celebrations come with their own drinking songs! Marvellous.

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Cookware bargains, it pays to shop local!

by Ailbhe on August 14, 2011

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It took a bit of “Will I? Won’t I?” to-ing and fro-ing before I decided to splash out and buy this haul from my local charity shop but it turned out to be one of my better decisions. I truely did end up with more than I bargained for!

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Step-by-step illustration

by Ailbhe on July 3, 2011

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Ever wondered how an illustrator works? This is a quick look at some of the stages in producing one of my illustrations for my favourite restaurant, Trinity, in Clapham, London.

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Post image for An Irish food trip: a way forward and the glorious grandeur that is Castlemartyr Resort

If you’re thinking of visiting West Waterford and Cork there are some wonderful places to stay offering luxurious experiences with great dining experiences. And right now is a great time to go.

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