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ITWBN Blogger Event
I can’t believe it’s all over!!!I’m sitting on the train to Dublin, shaking my head in disbelief that the ITWBN party has come and gone, faster than a Grand National racehorse! I did…
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Into The West Blogger Network: First Birthday
I joined a blogger network a few months ago, not just any blogger network Into The West Blogger Network, based in Galway and I know one of the two girls that run this…
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French Baking….can just anyone master it? My attempts at patisserie favourites.
I’m often asked by people at work, by readers…about Choux pastry, to do an entry on making profiteroles and eclairs (same recipe)…it’s not that I’ve been putting it off, but I think they…
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Taking the bloat out of spaghetti with ‘Courgetti’!
I’m a lover of pasta, it’s addictive, be it Vermicelli or spaghetti, Rigatoni, Penne or even Orzo, it’s gorgeous! From plain with grated cheese and a dash of lemon juice or full on…
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Orlando, what to see and how to get the best prices!
I write about the States a lot… I do, but you have to admit it is pretty awesome to visit! I’ve been going over to my American Stepfather’s place since I was twelve,…
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SUMMERTIME……and the livin’ is easy!
Can you feel it? It’s officially SPRING! Well it will be from next Sunday when the clock’s go forward!…. I am absolutely dying to get my patio sorted and get out there…
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A Fun Day In Front Of The Camera: Closet Clearout on Xpose
I’ve had quite an interesting week! I was asked to represent Howards Storage World in Carrickmines on TV3’s Xpose for their monthly ‘Closet Clear-Out’ with Lisa Fitzpatrick and Peter O’Riordan. I’d done it…
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Cupcakes to ‘those Brownies’ to the yummiest cheesecake! Baking for a six year old’s party!
My exploration of French baking is dragging out a bit, while waiting for my silicone macaron tray to arrive, I carried on baking other things, I can’t goo too long without baking something,…
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Gooey Brownies
I think I’ve done it! I’ve perfected my brownies! I meant to post this a couple of weeks ago but I was struck down with the Winter Vomiting Bug….and let me tell ya,…
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Winter Soups A Small Selection Of Delicious Favourites!
Delicious Soup Recipes To Get You Winter Ready. “Soups You Madam!” I don’t know about you, but I don’t deal with cold weather well. I love snow, the romance of it….the silence as…
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Skinny Muffin Top's
I love Muffin’s, I do! Thanks to my curiosity of sweet things….. I also have a slight ‘muffin top’ ….but who cares?! I’m happy…. I personally love a good blueberry and vanilla one,…
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The National Craft & Design Fair at the RDS (Gifted)
THE OFFICIAL Christmas Craft Fair So today I was offered a pass into the National Craft & Design Fair at the RDS in Dublin and it happened to be my day off. I…
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Edible Gifts: Seasonal Shortbread
I don’t know if I’m getting carried away with the Christmas baking..it’s just slightly past mid November and already I’ve made mince pies, I’ve always been a devil for premature Christmas though! I…
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Edible Gifts For The Holidays: Sugary Treats
Edible Gifts To Make Yourself! So now we have a boozy gifts out of the way, it’s time to talk about the sweets! I for one love edible gifts, last year as part…