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Mackerel Fillets Baked in Cider

Mackerel Fillets Baked in Cider

Boned mackerel fillets baked in cider with some turnip, onion, apple, a few herbs and spices and some seasoning. And topped with potato dotted with butter. Suprisingly good.

The 8th Amendment

The 8th Amendment

The 8th amendment to the Irish Constitution concerns the right to life of the unborn. At the moment women in this country who are seeking an abortion must travel outside of Ireland to get it.

Why bother?

Why bother?

Some thoughts on holding on.

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Baby Guinness Mousse

Baby Guinness Mousse

The inspiration behind this chocolate mousse is the baby guinness cocktail shot. That is a shot of Kahlua or Tia Maria topped with a head of Baileys. The shot for people who prefer candy to alcohol.

Oh so lazy Spicy Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Oh so lazy Spicy Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup

This soup is oh-so-lazy because it’s mostly made with stuff from jars. About the easiest quickest spicy tomato and roasted red pepper soup you can make.

Chinese 5 Spice Pork Stir-fry

Chinese 5 Spice Pork Stir-fry

Chinese 5 Spice Pork Stir-fry is made of sliced pork fillet and veg in a sweet and salty mix of soy sauce, honey, sesame oil and Chinese 5 spice. And a few other ingredients.

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