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:: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD... HERBS
2008-06-05 18:32:00
A few things have been going on in the Irish blogging world since my little blogging break, and even though I might be a bit late on some of the news I thought it was high time I mentioned them here.The biggest news of course is the release of the Murphy's Ice Cream book which is a really impressive collection of recipe's- lots of research, lots of tips and tricks, and some really great pictures! I think the lads really chose the best time to release it too, with Ireland's attempt at a summer coming thick and fast. If you want to pick up a copy you can do so through their blog IcecreamIreland.The other food bloggie related news is that, Deb from The Humble Housewife, has moved on up to an even better and bigger blog which is located right here @ Tast.ie.It's already full of posts so head over and take a peak!A few months ago, I posted about my Basil plant which was thriving at the time- since then it has been through a lot- Sofie left all the windows open one very cold day an...
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:: STARTING THE SUMMER IN SWEDEN
2008-06-03 08:54:00
Yes it's me! I'm back blogging after a unplanned little break- which tends to be the norm for most bloggers from time to time. Sofie and I spent the long weekend in Gothenberg, Sweden where we stayed at her lovely mom, Ebba's house. It was a such an enjoyable little break and with a solid 29 degrees from Monday to Friday, it was definitely the kick start to my summer.To my friends and family, I'm not exactly known as the most outdoors type person, and Sofie was even shocked when I changed a tyre over the weekend, but lately I think I'm developing a bit of a love affair with nature. After to moving to the apartment last year, which is situated right beside a main road, I have a constant and real urge to just be out in the silence of a park, to walk on a beach, or even to go for a quick walk around the cliffs. Needless to say I was really impressed when Sofie introduced me to the two lakes behind the house. They were straight out of the story books I used to read as a kid,...
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:: MOOD FOOD YAKI SOBA
2008-04-17 11:25:00
One of my most favorite things to do after enjoying a great meal out, is to recreate it from memory! Normally it doesn't exactly go to plan, but this one really worked out and it's now a classic here in the mood food kitchen. I have a terrible habit when I eat in a restaurant that when I find my favorite dish, I tend to stick to it and order the dish over and over again! I know variety is the spice of life and all that but when it tastes so good I'd feel like I was missing out if I didn't order it.This is an adaptation of a classic dish on the menu at the Wagamama chain of eateries, I think the original recipe includes shrimp, chicken and squid but this is more of a vegetarian version. The eggs added add the end of recipe gives a great texture to the noodles!Mood Food Yaki Soba4oz of Ramen Noodles1/2 Cup of Oyster Sauce1/3 Cup of Water1 Tablespoon of Salt1 Tablespoon of Sugar1/2 Head of Broccoli Finely chopped1 cup of finely chopped Chinese Cabbage5 Baby Corn finely sliced1 ...

:: FRIED MUSHROOM AND GARLIC ON TOASTED FOCACCIA
2008-04-16 18:01:00
After an early start this morning and pretty little organisation on my part I managed to miss breakfast. So all day I've been dreaming up a simple tasty lunch- I wanted to have something quick that I could make the minute I got in the door. I baked a big hunk of foccacia last week and froze half of it- which came in extremely handy for today! Make this dish when you need a quick blast of tastiness! Fried Mushroom and Garlic on Toast About 8 Button Mushrooms2 Cloves of Garlic1 teaspoon of ButterFinely shopped fresh ParsleyA good pinch of Sea Salt and Freshly ground PepperA few slices of bread toasted.This doesn't exactly need a complex written recipe, it takes under 15 mins to make. Slice the mushrooms and chop the garlic roughly. Slice your bread and set aside to toast.In a hot frying pan, throw in the butter and sizzle over the whole pan- add the garlic till brown and then toss in the mushrooms. Sizzle gently for about 5 minutes until soft.Tumble the mushrooms out onto the ...

:: PICS FROM OUR SUNDAY FAMILY DINNER
2008-04-14 22:03:00
Just thought I'd post these pics I took from dinner at my mom and dads on Sunday . I think they were just compensating for all the plants they made me water as a child- see post. :)The steaks were marinated in a really tasty Argentinian marinade called Chimichurri which was bought at the local Farmers Market in Howth from, Saucy's who actually do a whole range of yummy sauces but unfortunately don't have a website just yet.It's kind of in the same vein as pesto, texture wise, and is quite simple to make, in a large bowl combine- 1 Cup of chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 4 garlic cloves chopped, one medium onion finely chopped, 125 ml of Olive Oil, 60 ml of red wine vinegar, and a pinch of Cayenne pepper, and Sea Salt. Mix it all together adding more oil if the mixture is too thick. You can use straight away or let the flavour develop by leaving in the fridge few hours or even over night.The sauce goes great with grilled meat.The carrots were very tasty,...
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:: CHEAP AND CHEERFUL FISHCAKES
2008-04-14 08:05:00
This, I'll be honest with you, is a bit of an experimental recipe! I like fishcakes but it just feels a bit wasteful, to spend money on a nice bit fish, and mash it up, with potatoes. I know that it's a bit weird, but it got me thinking that even though its not exactly the height of culinary excellence, I could substitute the fresh fish with some cheap and cheerful canned fish like tuna. As a recipe this works fine, the cakes form well and cook evenly, the only thing is that if you use canned tuna like I did, you have the flavor of canned tuna, which can be a bit over powering in something like this. When I make it again, I'm going to use tuna packaged with oil in a jar which might be a little less in your face. But really the recipe works with any fish, so just substitute that part.Cheap and Cheerful Fishcakes300g of baby potatoes2 cans of tuna1 egg lightly beatenBunch of spring onions choppedHandful of Parsley roughly choppedA good pinch of salt and pepperBring the potato...

:: SIMPLE BASIC CHICKEN STOCK RECIPE
2008-04-13 09:05:00
The beauty of a good hearty chicken stock is, that not only is it packed with health benefits, it can be the base for hundreds of different, quick and simple recipe's. The recipe I'm posting is fairly basic, but really you can add whatever herbs or root veg you have in your kitchen, and experiment with the flavors. The cooking process breaks down the ingredients and the finished product contains minerals like calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, in a form which the body can easily absorb.Now I know that making stock is not the most exciting of recipe's to talk about, but once you do have the rich golden finished product, it can be transformed so easily. Boil a portion of the stock, add some minced garlic, ginger and chili, some fish sauce and rice wine vinegar and drop in some cooked noodles. Top with some spring onion sliced thinly and within minutes you have a healthy, hearty, Asian inspired soup.The easiest time to make this stock is probably right after you have devoured a ...
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:: BLOG MAGIC
2008-04-10 17:45:00
Apparently I need to post this to make something magic happen with my comments section- so you can probably ignore this!I think this is my:Technorati ProfileThough I'm not sure what that is...
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:: APARTMENT
2008-04-10 10:04:00
We've had a few new additions to the apartment in the last few weeks, and I thought I would introduce you to a few of them! First of all since moving in together with my lovely girlfriend there has been a few things I've noticed- number one, the girl can't get enough of candles, there everywhere even in the bathroom! Number two, is that she likes plants- a lot! I have had a thing about plants ever since I was a kid, it mainly stems from the fact that our house was filled with them, and it was always the job of me and my brother to water them. A job which we hated, mainly because we had no interest in having them and felt that if our parents wanted them, they should water themselves . But recently I have come around to the idea of them, mainly because I use herbs in my cooking, they look nice and because they produce Oxygen and we need lots of that!Our latest addition to the plant collection, is a basil plant which can be picked up at most supermarkets. It came in a little pl...

:: CRISPY SWEET POTATO WEDGES
2008-04-03 13:58:00
Well I just finished putting together the rest of the stuff we got for the apartment from IKEA and I am very impressed with myself- not really being the handyman type- even Sofie was impressed! I'm going to post a few pics of the things we got as I'm pretty proud of them- it's really amazing how just a few new things can make your house feel so much more homely!This is a nice little recipe that can be served as a side dish or a nice TV dinner styleCrispy Sweet Potato Wedges (Serves 4)5 Large Sweet Potatoes3 Tablespoons of vegetable oil2 Gloves of finely chopped Garlic1 teaspoon of Maldon Sea Salt1 teaspoon of Freshly Ground Black Pepper1 teaspoon of dried Oregano1/2 teaspoon of dried Red Chilli FlakesPreheat the oven to 220 oC/ 425 oF/ Gas Mark 7Peel the Sweet Potatoes and slice length ways into 8 pieces.Place in a large roasting tin and toss the wedges with oil and the remaining ingredient's until all the wedges are well coated.Roast in the oven for about 20-25 mins, or until ...

:: CAJUN SALMON WITH ASIAN GREENS
2008-04-02 14:04:00
Is it me or has it been a little quiet around here recently? I think I've only just gotten back into the swing of cooking again after my little break. Sofie and I finally made the journey up to IKEA in Belfast over the weekend to get all those essential apartment items after nearly a year. We have been threatening to make the trip, since it opened in December, but it just kept getting put off- but we did it in style and spent a whopping eight hours in the store as if to make up for it! I know that's a bit mad but we did like 4 sweeps of the place and missed out on very little. I love the kitchen stuff in IKEA, and my favourite thing we got on our shopping trip was this cool little kitchen trolley thing which doubles up as both a storage unit and a work top! I particularly like this because now I can perform a mini cookery show when we have guests over! :) (Pictures coming soon!)On to the food! I cooked this dish over the weekend as a bit of an experiment and thankfully no pl...
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:: SALAD FOR BREAKFAST?
2008-03-11 13:15:00
I'm in breakfast mood this week, and this one is particularly tasty. The recipe itself is fairly straight forward, but the combination of flavours between the peppery rocket, and the saltiness of the prosciutto makes for an interesting dish. It's a good protein packed plate to get you going in the morning, the rocket can be substituted with fresh spinach leaves, to give you an even more vitamins and minerals.Rocket, Prosciutto And Egg's Over Easy(Serves, a very hungry, one!)3 Slices of Prosciutto2 EggsA good handful of Rocket1 Tablespoon of Vegetable OilI think the method may be fairly straight forward but just in case; In a large frying pan fry the two eggs for two minutes, in the same pan drop in the Prosciutto, which takes very little time to cook , and turn the eggs over for a further minute. Add a good handful of Rocket to your plate and top with the Prosciutto and eggs. Sprinkle with Salt and Pepper and serve.
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:: BREAKFAST BRUSCHETTA
2008-03-09 21:34:00
I'm sure there are Italians out there who may crucify me over this recipe, but this is the way I like to do it. So apologies in advance to those who may find it slightly sacrilegious to heat the tomatoes. The girlfriend also pointed out that this was not the way she wanted it, to which I informed her that it was the last time she was getting breakfast made for her on a Sunday. The thing about a breakfast like this is, it's the type of food that can be eaten all day really, so to serve it as a late morning breakfast, feels just right. Plus with fresh ingredients, it really gives you a zingy start to the day!Breakfast BruschettaA good glug of Extra Virgin Olive OilPunnet of Cherry Tomato's1 Clove of GarlicHandful of fresh BasilSome nice hearty Italian bread (Ciabatta)This is a quick one, perfect for a quick and healthy start to the morning. Smash some garlic under a knife to quickly get rid of the skin, and then finely chop it. In a pan heat the oil and fry the garlic for one...

:: Oh so oaty pancakes!
2008-03-04 11:20:00
We have a visitor staying with us at the moment, and he eats a lot, no wait, A HELL OF A LOT! After a big dinner of chicken and rice, the other night, he ate two big bowls of Special K, a Banana, and a bag of popcorn. I wouldn't mind, and apologies for being crude, but what worries me is that the amount of toilet paper were going through does not reflect the amount of food being eaten. As you can imagine I am a little worried about his well being, so I decided that healthy longlasting breakfast, full of fibre would do the trick and perhaps keep him running a little more regular.I do hope, I haven't put you off the recipe completely, because it's a darn good one, a healthy twist on classic American pancakes. Don't get put off by the use of oat flour, just whizz up some oats in a blender it takes seconds and is much healthier than the refined white stuff. I got the recipe from Stella's Kitchen Blog which gives lots of different options- we used goats milk out of personal cho...
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:: Basil and Sweetcorn! A TASTE EXPERIENCE
2008-02-29 11:36:00
I picked this recipe up while staying with my lovely Auntie Annie during our recent trip to Florida, and it's a real discovery! The combination of Basil and sweetcorn works together to create a pretty a really interesting taste and a perfect side dish to grilled meat or chicken. The recipe itself is fairly straight forward but this one is definitely worth trying.Basil and SweetcornA Good Handful of Fresh Basil4 Corn on the Cob (Fresh if available)1 Tablespoon of ButterA Good sprinkle of Salt and PepperIn a large bowl, slice the the corn off the cob- if your using fresh, don't bother straining any of the excess juice that comes out, it all adds to the flavour. Chop the Basil roughly and put to the side. Place a sauce pan over a medium heat and add the butter until melted. Add the corn, toss, and then add the basil. Keep the mixture moving by stirring for about 3 Min's.Season with the Salt and Pepper and serve piping hot!Let me know what you think!
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:: LUNCHTIMES WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN!
2008-02-28 12:49:00
Ever since I started working full time, lunch has always been a bit of an issue. Now, I do not profess to be the most organised of people, but generally I will make something the night before to have for lunch the following day. However on the days that I do not plan ahead for, I almost always end up being disappointed after forcing myself to substitute a homecooked meal for something from the selection of tired looking foods from O'Briens. There is one saving grace in Ashbourne, Co. Meath and that is the Deli Store which has one of those real old school village coffee shop type vibes, and you can be guaranteed a good hearty sambo from the girls who run it.For next week I'm tied between doing a feature on one pot wonders and lunchtime meals, but thanks to Michael, it's looking more likely I'll be experimenting with lunches after I spotted this really cool lunch box from Japan: They can be bought from Amazon.com and are an adaptation of the classic Japanese Bento box which ...

:: I'M BACK!
2008-02-27 11:52:00
Hello Hello!After a long 3 months, this year's Eurovision dream came to an end on Saturday night, when I was beaten by the nation's favourite Turkey at Eurosong 2008! I have to admit I was a little gutted on the night but it was an amazing experience and I wish them all the best in Serbia!There is a sense of relief and freedom that comes with any sort of ending, and my mind is now able to think beyond whats steps I'm doing, or what I have to do next. I think my girlfriend is very glad to have me back too! So apart from that it's back to reality and business- I can finally get back in the kitchen and start cooking again, and what with the days getting brighter, you can expect some great pictures and dishes back here on the blog!Stick around lot's of new stuff coming up!Donal :)
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:: EUROSONG 2008
2008-02-04 11:00:00
Hey Guys!Sorry for the lack of post around here lately. Since around November I have been working on a song for the Irish Eurovision selection, and I recently got news I have been selected as one of the six finalists!Food of course is one of my big passions, but Eurovision and music are right up there with it! My song, "Double Cross My Heart" is an upbeat europop song with a catchy tune and even catchier performance, the song would be a breath of fresh air for Ireland's Eurovision entry.I'm an absolutely huge fan of the contest (don't judge me :)!) and more than anything I want to bring Eurovision back to Ireland!Ireland has an amazing track record at the contest so Let's show Europe, WE STILL HAVE IT!I will be performing up first on Saturday night the 23rd of Febuary, so if you want to do your country proud this year in Serbia, be sure you pick up the phone and VOTE!As the posts here may be lacking at the moment you can follow my progress during the whole thing at http:...
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:: KITCHEN GADGET!
2007-11-27 13:44:00
Michael, my office buddy, has just got back from New York City and after I bought him a Banana guard (see picture) from my recent trip to Sweden, he decided he would respond in kind, and bought me a foodie related gadget! Check out the video below, which demonstrates what the little thing does! I'm a big fan of gadgets and garlic so was very impressed with this looks like it could work too, I'll keep you posted on how easy it is to use! But for now check out the demonstration video!
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:: RESTORATIVE CHICKEN SOUP! (Not just for the soul!)
2007-11-19 17:02:00
First of all I have no decent excuse for the lack of posts, well that's a lie, maybe just one, the fact that by the time I cook the recipe I want to post about, it's dark, and when it's dark the pictures look pretty terrible, and when there's no pictures the posts don't look as nice. So with that in mind, I decided that I'm just going to have to blog ahead regardless of pictures!If the darkness wasn't the biggest clue of all, I think you may have noticed the seasons have well and truly changed. It seems to me almost impossible to avoid some sort of illness during these cold months, and generally doctors tend to treat illnesses that have gotten out of hand with strong medicines. For me, this is all to silly, because with a little care and attention most colds can be easily caught before they turn into something much more serious. One year I realised I had been prescribed almost 6 antibiotics, which probably could have been avoided. Unfortunately it seems a lot of doctors ten...
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:: Kanel Bulle- Swedish Cinnamon Buns
2007-10-03 12:41:00
These are possibly the most tasty little buns I've ever had! I first sampled them homemade at a Swedish friend's house, and was intrigued by the very foreign shape, yet familiar Christmas flavors. When I moved to Sweden last year, I quickly found out they were standard fair for everyday life and were similar to what the croissant does for the french and what the scone does for the English. All in all they were pretty bog standard! However, I was given a Swedish cookbook recently which had the recipe so I had to try recreating them, it's not really your standard fairy cake mixture, but the effort was worth it, even if just to put a smile on my homesick girlfriend!Generally if you stick to the recipe you can't really go wrong, the only variation I made to the recipe was rolling the dough a bit more thinly to get more rolls, but that is entirely up to yourself!If you don't have pearl sugar, which I didn't the first time I made them, you can substitute it with a sprinkling out...
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:: QUICK KITCHEN TIP!
2007-10-02 12:50:00
Here's a quick one that I've just started using and it comes in so handy! When you have left over wine dregs instead of letting them go off or pouring them down the sink, pour them into an ice cube tray or bag and leave in the freezer.They can be added too sauces at a later date for a really nice rich flavour, without having to open a whole bottle!
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:: Italian Meatballs Mood Food Style
2007-10-01 12:48:00
Before I met the lovely Sofie from Sweden, meatballs for me were always associated with Italy. Combined with a thick tomato sauce and soft melt in the mouth pasta, they make a dish which is a staple of the classic Italian mama's recipe repertoire. If I was to name one recipe that is ideal for food therapy its this, there is something strangely yet extremely relaxing about rolling the meat into satisfying little balls and plopping them into boiling hot creamy tomato sauce. Relying solely on the heat of the sauce to cook and infuse the little balls to perfection.The recipe itself is pretty fool proof, and will give you results making you feel like the perfect Italian mama or papa!Mood Food Meat Balls500g of Minced Meat (Pork or Beef)2 Garlic Cloves Minced2 tsp of Dijon Mustard2 tbsp of Tomato Ketchup1 tbsp of OreganoGood pinch of salt and pepperFor the Tomato Sauce:1 Garlic clove chopped finely1 Onion chopped finely2 tins of chopped tomato's1 tsp of Tabasco sauce1 tsp of dried or...
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:: MUSHROOM SOUP!
2007-09-27 11:23:00
Well Hello! I woke up this morning in high spirit's and ready to take on the day, but it dawned on me that this most probably wouldn't last unless I kept myself well fed. So with that in mind, I decided to make a very tasty soup, and it is that very tasty soup that I am sharing with you today!I think for some people, mushrooms are like marmite, you either love them or hate them. The lovely Sofie claims she doesn't like them because of the texture, a dislike she seems to share with many. For those people, please don't turn your nose up because this soup is has dark, deep and salty quality to eat and you won't be left disappointed!MUSHROOM SOUP2 Red Onions chopped into chunks600ml of Veg Stock4oz of Button Mush room s1 tbsp of Dried Oregano1 tbsp of oyster sauce (or soya sauce)1 tbsp of flour2 tbsp of milkI made this, this morning and it took me 5 Min's of work, the whole cooking time is about 45mins but mostly your just checking on it and your definitely left with time to bru...
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:: ENTERTAINING MADE EASY!
2007-09-24 14:16:00
Ok so hands up you got me, burritto's are not exactly gourmet cuisine, but if you've been at work all day, and have little time to prepare for guests, sometimes this is perfectly acceptable. After all, if it's healthy and fresh, there can't be too many complaints really, can there? I have in the past spent a lot of time in preparing for having guests over, but as time has gone on the easiest and most enjoyable nights are the ones, that seemed almost efortless.Here is a quick recipe for speedy burritto's!Mood Food Burrito's!250g of Minced Beef or a packet of Quorn Mince2 Garlic Cloves minced1 tablespoon of Chili Powder1/4 tablespoon of OreganoA good pinch of salt and pepperHalf a glass of water1 Packet of Wholemeal Flour Tortilla Wraps2 Peppers sliced thinly1 Red Onion sliced thinlyPunnet of Cherry Tomatoes halfed1 bag of mixed salad leaves1 Tin of Sweet CornHalf a cucumber sliced thinlyThe only real effort in this dish is the browning of the meat and the preperation, apart f...
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:: AUBERGINE PARMIGIANA PASTABAKE
2007-09-24 14:15:00
GOOD MORNING! What a morning! It's one of those days that you just know are gonna GREAT! For you, today I have another Aubergine dish, which is more of a adaptation of the Aubergine Parmigiana I posted about last month. This is more like a full meal version of the original recipe!I have to admit ever since discovering Aubergine Parmigiana, I have been hooked, and am planning to blitz it at some stage and see if it works as a sauce also, stay tuned.AUBERGINE PARMIGIANA PASTA BAKE5 dried tagliatelle balls2 Large AuberginesA good splash of Olive Oil2 Cloves of Garlic1 Red Onion sliced thinly in half moons2 400g Tins of Chopped Tomatoes2 Teaspoons of dried Oregano2 Teaspoons of fresh parsley finely chopped1/3 of a cup of grated Parmesan cheeseBefore you even put on your apron, put some water on the boil and cook the tagliatelle, and leave to the side.Slice the aubergine in half length ways and scrape out the flesh, chop into chunks, and leave to one side. Oil and salt the skins an...
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:: Classic Dijon Balsamic Dressing
2007-09-24 13:47:00
I would like to blame jet lag as the reason I didn't really post last week, but it was really down to pure laziness! But I'm back and that's what really counts. Saturday gave us the last sun, Ireland will probably see for the next 7 months, so we made the most of it and had a lovely salad on the balcony, which was actually the first time we have used it since we moved in!I made a lovely salad with a dressing that I just had to share here!Classic Dijon Balsam ic Dressing 1/4 Cup of Olive Oil3/4 Cup of Balsamic Vinegar1 Tablespoon of Dijon Mustard1 Clove of crushed GarlicA good pinch of Sea Salt and Black PepperI used to have a handy little plastic dressing mixer, but it's gone walking so if you don't have one like me, just place all the ingredients in a small glass cover tightly with some cling film and give it a good shake. It's ready to serve or you can store it in the fridge!It can really bring out the flavours in a plain old salad and put a SMILE ON YOUR FACE!I can't guar...

:: BEVERLY HILLS BREAKFAST!
2007-09-18 07:40:00
Well I'm back in the land of the living after a very spontaneous visit to the US, I booked the flights last Monday and found myself in LA the following day! It was my first time to visit LA and I had been promised it was the land of healthy eating, I later discovered this was pretty much as far from the truth as you could get. Perhaps it is the land of healthy eating in comparison to the rest of America , and that would be the only way I could believe this statement to be true!I did finally make my first visit to the wholefoods market, which was an amazing experience and could have kept a foodie like myself entertained for hours! It's just so huge, and has so much produce, I wondered why this sort of supermarket hadn't been opened in Ireland, but I'm not sure we could actually get through the amount of fresh food that is available in the wholefoods markets. If you get a chance make sure to visit, it's really worth the experience.Apart from that, LA's food, for me, left a lot...
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:: I'M IN LA!
2007-09-11 09:10:00
Bear with me I'll be back next Monday with some more!

::SPICY CHICKEN AND CUCUMBER SALAD
2007-08-29 10:52:00
This is still a fairly experimental dish, but the idea is similar to the duck salad I posted earlier this month, but without the noodles. It's really easy, quick and spicey! If you have a cold this will really clear those sinuses!Spicy Chicken and Cucumber Salad 2 Chicken Breasts finely slicedEnough flour to coat the chicken slicesSalt and Pepper1/2 Cucumber finely sliced length ways2 Peppers finely sliced1 Red Onion finely sliced6 Radishes finely slicedThe juice of 1 Lime3 tablespoons of Rice Wine Vinegar1 tablespoon of Fish Sauce1 Teaspoon of sesame oil2 Cloves of Garlic very finely choppedHalf a red chili very finely choppedThumb sized piece of ginger peeled and very finely choppedWow fourteen that's a lot! STAY WITH ME! Mix the flour with salt and pepper and coat the thinly sliced chicken. Fry them in a very hot pan with vegetable oil until nice and brown, leave to the side. In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, sesame oil, garlic, chili, and g...