by Ailbhe on October 16, 2011
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.
by Ailbhe on October 11, 2011
Most foodies know only too well the important role our buzzy little friend, the humble honey bee, plays in the food chain. Bees are not only the producers of delicious honey but are major pollinators of our crops. No mean feat for the hard working insect. But did you know that in taste tests urban [...]
by Ailbhe on July 11, 2011
The Balham Food Festival kicked off on Sunday with the Big Launch. This looks like it’ll be an event that will be repeated. The crowds appeared and happily ate and drank from stalls showcasing all the wonderful food destinations in this South London ‘village’. This is a brief photographic report of the afternoon.
by Ailbhe on June 1, 2011
With half an hour to go before our sitting I was in a pub close to the action reading all the tweets. It seems as if Lionel Lévy’s take on the classic burger was causing some confusion. How to eat? Which way up? This was going to be fun. Flavoursome fun. Excited I made my way to Andrew’s on Grays Inn Road. Let the show begin…
This is what happened when a handful of gifted chefs played in the kitchen over two nights. We lucky guests were the recipients of some fabulous culinary creationa, not to mention the cocktails and craic!