Every autumn, as the temperature drops and the rain kicks in, I have a similar-ish routine – dig out every old scarf I’ve ever owned, ever, buy a very bright umbrella, hunt for that adorable pair of mittens from last winter (and fail, leading to a mitten spree in Accessorize) and dust off this old [...]

So yes, as I mentioned, walking and wandering and coming across pretty things were all part and parcel of the Roman experience. But do you know what else is? Pit stops, of which there were plenty. Whether for lemonade, gelato, pizza or bruschetta, there was always somewhere to escape to when the hustle, bustle and [...]

Looking through my camera’s memory card after this Easter Bank Holiday weekend, a clear theme emerged: Food, and lots of it. From yummy barbecued lamb skewers and delicious creme brulée on Friday, to a rustic medieval lunch on Saturday, followed by a mini Easter egg hunt on Sunday. Lots of lounging in the sun and [...]

If you’ve ever wondered what reward you might get for walking from Inchicore to Phoenix Park, this is it:   Spicy chipotle chicken soup from the Taco Taco stand at the Epicurean Food Hall, and a giant 99, drizzled with either chocolate or raspberry syrup. Yum. Here are my Sunday companions, sis Kelly (32 weeks [...]

August Break, day four.

My first post August Break post! I had a lovely chilled Bank Holiday that included some Dead Cat Bounce belly laughs, yummy Cake Cafe eats,  Aviva action,  Toy Story 3 tears,  Market Bar grub followed by delish Murphy’s ice cream, and an introduction to the  dangerously addictive Lemon Frappuccino at Starbucks. Nom. (And in case [...]

I love chorizo. It’s almost verging on being a problem. I could eat it every day for a week and not get sick of it. I’m even in the process of making a little chorizo cookbook (using Blurb) to keep track of my fave recipes, and to share with other chorizo-loving friends. To that end, [...]

A couple of cupcake shots from last week: So simple – eggs, flour, butter, and then icing sugar, more butter and food colouring – and so much fun. Decorating them is, of course, the best bit. Kourtney, Kel, Yvonne and I went to town with the icing, sprinkles and Smarties. Donal over at  The Good [...]