Archive for December, 2009

More tea vicar?

Posted: 11 December '09 by Kelly

We were recently sent some tea to try from Oscar and Anne, owners of ‘Suki Tea’. To be completely honest I was a bit sceptical… what difference could there be?! One thing that you should now before reading further.. I LOVE tea! It’s one of my favourite things, especially on a cold day to help..

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Categories: Local Food Heroes


Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni

Posted: 09 December '09 by Niall

Here’s the recipe for one of our favourite Italian dishes: spinach and ricotta cannelloni (or is that “canneloni”?). Given that the recipe is suitable for vegetarians, it just shows you that bechamel with melted cheese can overcome all obstacles to enjoyment! The recipe does take a little bit of effort – stuffing the pasta tubes..

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Categories: Recipes


Drum-roll, please..

Posted: 09 December '09 by Niall and Kelly

Over the last couple of weeks we ran a competition to win 1 of 5 copies of the Leon cookbook. After a lot of interest, and some great recruitment of new members from all concerned, we have the results! The five lucky winners are: Elham R Sarah B Bernadette McI Ciara G Maura W Thanks..

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Categories: Competitions and Promotions


I heard it through the grape vine

Posted: 02 December '09 by Niall

There are times when I think that there is simply nothing to do in Belfast and then something new presents itself.. On Friday 13th of November I went along to the “Walkabout Wine Tasting” at Direct Wine Shipments accompanied by Linda, one of the Chilli and Chocolate members (Kelly was working and very distraught at..

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Categories: News


The drugs don’t work..

Posted: 02 December '09 by Niall

Actually, a concoction of Lemsip and Night Nurse did help a bit.. After two weeks away from the site due to the dreaded Swine Flu, we’re back! There hasn’t been much going on other than feeling a bit sorry for ourselves, but with everything returning to normal we’re planning some interesting posts for the run..

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