Archive for October, 2009

L’Etoile – Non, je ne regrette rien

Posted: 09 October '09 by Niall

After a VERY long day at work, Kelly and I needed a bit of a pick-me-up, and dining out was the order of the day. But where to go, where to go.. We’ve both read reviews of “L’Etoile” on Belfast’s Ormeau Road which were unanimous in their praise, but had been put off by the..

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Categories: Restaurant Reviews


Creamy Tomato Pasta

Posted: 06 October '09 by Ciara

As a big fan of pasta this is one of my favourite dishes to eat.  It is really easy, quick to make and of course yummy! It can be made with chicken or fish but as i am not a big fan of fish i stick to the chicken every time.  I also prefer it creamier..

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Categories: Recipes > Uncategorized


Win two tickets to Fifteen’s fundraiser hosted by Jamie Oliver

Posted: 06 October '09 by Niall

We came across this posting the other day, and thought you might like to know. The Fifteen Foundation is running a competition to win two tickets to Fifteen’s fundraiser, “Big Night Out with Fifteen”. The purpose of Big Night Out with Fifteen, which is in it’s fifth year, is to raise funds for Fifteen’s chef..

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Categories: Things to do


Let them eat.. Cupcakes and Fairycakes

Posted: 05 October '09 by Kelly

We decided to head off to the West Coast of Ireland at the weekend to celebrate our friend Orlaith turning 21 (again).  As you all I’m sure would agree, it’s not a birthday party without a moist, sinfully sweet cake! Mind you, I can never decide what I want – should the cake be chocolate,..

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Categories: Local Food Heroes


Pasta and meatballs in a creamy tomato sauce

Posted: 02 October '09 by Niall

Another mid-week favourite of ours, and another pasta dish – but the spaghetti with pork meatballs is more of a winter-warmer compared to the pasta and prawns. You can see more photos hereImage 1Image 2Image 3Image 4 Serves 4 Ingredients 500g dried spaghetti (i.e. one packet) 500g of pomodorino tomatoes 150ml of double cream 6..

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Categories: Recipes > Uncategorized


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