February 18, 2012
by Conor O'Neill
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So we’re what, maybe 4 weeks into the experiment? Overall it’s going great apart from the giant hole in the ozone layer that my methane is creating I’m still picking at the odd bit of ham/turkey and I’m still doing … Continue reading
September 11, 2011
by Conor O'Neill
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July 25, 2010
by Conor O'Neill
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I was given this heavy tome by the publishers to review and months later I’m finally getting my thoughts down. Whilst it is a fantastic collection of recipes and information that all Irish cooks should own, I fear that along … Continue reading
March 21, 2010
by Conor O'Neill
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We recently discovered this shop as it seems to be the only one in a few hundred miles of Bandon that sells Sodastream gas refills. Catherine popped down a few weeks ago to get two refills and raved about the … Continue reading
March 20, 2010
by Conor O'Neill
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I popped into the fish shop in Bantry today and spotted these. A fully sealed pack of live local mussels. I have long lamented the lack of fresh shellfish in shops in Cork and now they have no excuse. All … Continue reading
October 31, 2009
by Conor O'Neill
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Two days of fantastic fish recipes by a wonderful teacher in a perfect setting. Not much more to say than that. But I will. Three years ago I did a cookery course down in Good Things Cafe with Carmel Somers. … Continue reading
May 19, 2009
by Conor O'Neill
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This is just a superb idea, well done to everyone involved! Why not enter? The inaugural Grow Bake Cook Awards Ceremony honours and celebrates the skills of amateur cooks, growers, bakers and preservers – in fact anyone with a talent for creating … Continue reading
January 11, 2009
by Conor O'Neill
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I was given this lovely book for Christmas 2007 and finally finished it last month. What initially appears to be a coffee-table resident turned out to be one of the best books on food I’ve ever read. The title says … Continue reading
August 31, 2008
by Conor O'Neill
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Aisling from RTE in Cork contacted a bunch of Irish bloggers about a new show they are doing. I’m thrilled she did, considering it’s exactly what I recommended only a few weeks ago in the context of my “Heat” review. … Continue reading
August 11, 2008
by Conor O'Neill
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A brilliant gift of a cookery course in Dunbrody by my fabulous sister-in-law Paula led to one of the best day’s out I’ve had in ages. Interesting and enjoyable in every way without a dull moment in a gorgeous location. … Continue reading