Archive for October, 2009
The River Cottage Family Cookbook by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Fizz Carr
Posted: 19 October '09 by Niall
“This is a cookbook for everyone in the family to pick up and use.” The River Cottage Family Cookbook is exactly that – a cookbook that everyone in the family can use – a how-to guide for good cooking. More than that though, the recipes are perfect day-to-day eating, having a heavy emphasis on good..
Categories: Books for Cooks
Currying favour at the Bengal Brasserie
Posted: 19 October '09 by Kelly
On Saturday night Niall and I headed out to the Bengal Brasserie on the Ormeau Road for a long-awaited curry. We’ve been going to the Bengal Brasserie for ages – from when it was a shabby-but-much-loved place down near the Ormeau bridge, to the latest incarnation as a contemporary, plush new eaterie at the Newtownbreda..
Categories: Restaurant Reviews
Gnocchi Piedmontaise with Basil and Pine Nut Pesto
Posted: 18 October '09 by Niall
Here’s a great recipe for gnocchi Piedmontaise, submitted by one of our newest members. Thanks Sarah! Serves 4 Ingredients: For the Gnocchi: 150g warm mashed potato 1 egg yolk 15g unsalted butter 55g plain flour Maldon sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Fresh nutmeg, grated For the Pesto: 50g fresh basil 1 garlic clove 30g..
Categories: Recipes
Oreo truffles
Posted: 15 October '09 by Niall
This is such a simple, straightforward recipe – it only has 3 ingredients. The only difficulty is in stopping yourself (and others – you know who you are!) from eating the ingredients.. Special thanks to Katie B – our chief assistant, unlicensed ingredient-taster, photography model, and truffle-sampler. You can see more photos hereImage 1Image 2Image..
Categories: Recipes
Feeling peckish? Try the BIG breakfast!
Posted: 14 October '09 by Kelly
Muesli.. or a croissant.. or maybe some grapefruit? There are times when only an Ulster Fry will do. But can you have too much of a good thing? Not according to Mahon’s Hotel in Irvinestown, County Fermanagh. They clearly believe that breakfast is the “most important meal of the day” and are serving a fry..
Categories: News
Snicker Krispie Buns
Posted: 13 October '09 by Niall
With “Chocolate Week” well and truly upon us, Kelly and I decided to make some chocolate goodies. As much as we love Chocolate Rice Krispie buns, we thought it was time for a change. Here’s our Snickers Krispie Buns – give it a go – they’re GREAT. You can see more photos hereImage 1Image 2Image..
Categories: Recipes
Chocolate Week – 12th to 18th of October 2009
Posted: 12 October '09 by Niall
As if we ever needed an excuse to eat more, Chocolate Week is running from 12-18th October, 2009! As per usual, Northern Ireland has been virtually left out of the official events, so we thought we’d do our best to make up for it. We’ll be posting two recipes this week that make the most..
Categories: Things to do
Chicken patties with (or without) gorgonzola and rosemary
Posted: 11 October '09 by Kelly
Niall and I found a recipe for chicken patties and decided to alter it slightly to suit our taste – the result was a delicious lunch-time snack. The recipe mentioned that the blue cheese was optional. I would say it was a must! I ate mine with a side salad and lemon wedges, while Niall..
Categories: Recipes
