Ireland

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My recent trip to the Waterford Festival of Food (Ireland) has many, many enjoyable moments but for me the outstanding event was the pop-up restaurant ‘The Brewer, the Blogger, the Baker’. Great food, great style and a great vibe. Here are my thoughts on the event. Wish you were there. In fact I wish I could relive it to sample more of the menu!

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Post image for Waterford Festival of Food 2012: snapshots of a great weekend

Back home recovering from a long weekend in Ireland at the Waterford Festival of Food. Here are some of the many images still dancing around in my head. Such a lovely, regional food festival showcasing all the best to be found in the sunny South-East. Enjoy!

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A waft of a memory

by Ailbhe on April 4, 2012

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Once again the sense of smell surprises me with its power. I feel it’s possibly more immediate than sight or even sound. Just a waft of a forgotten smell can transport you through time and across seas in an instant.

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Post image for St Patrick’s Day: 24 hours celebrating Irish flavours: lunch

Next up on our 24 hours of St Patrick’s Day celebrations is lunch. And here’s a dish that packed with vibrant green colours and a creamy zingy-blue flavour. A perfect partner for more of the traditional Brown Soda Bread you’ve already made. Quick and easy to make, this substantial salad with keep your energy levels high till dinner time.

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Comfort & Spice; a generous cookbook

by Ailbhe on September 11, 2011

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I was delighted to receive a copy of Niamh Shields’ new cookbook “Comfort & Spice”. I know Niamh personally but knew her well before meeting her as leading food blogger eatlikeagirl. Her new cookbook captures her personality and warmth perfectly and the recipes come with the tips and witty writing we’ve all come to expect from her blog. But would they stand up to the test in the kitchen? What do you think!

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