As part of the largest development land sale in the country for years, Coonan REA in… As part of the largest development land sale in the country for years, Coonan REA in Maynooth are selling a 50.5 acre development site in Newbridge. The site is located at Kilbellin approximately 1.6 km outside the town centre. 22 acres of the site is zoned residential with the balance to provide for recreational open space and amenities This site has just been released by NAMA as one of 6 prime…

You just know there are some gadgets in your kitchen that you just cannot do without, well… You just know there are some gadgets in your kitchen that you just cannot do without, well this is one of mine, a nutmeg grater the flavour you get from freshly grated nutmeg opposed to the ready ground is chalk & cheese ! Most good cook shops sell them, this one in the photo is from Smyths in Enniscorthy at a snap of only €2.99 what a bargain ! I'm going to do a series of posts over the next few…

Yeah yeah yeah I know your properly sick to death of quinoa this and quinoa that but this… Yeah yeah yeah I know your properly sick to death of quinoa this and quinoa that but this wonderful nutty little number hails originally from the Andean region of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia and Chile and was domesticated 3,000 to 4,000 years ago for human consumption so we are a little behind our South American brothers and sisters to the wonders of this delightful little grain, it's cooked…

Over the past few days there have been reports of a group of three female pickpockets… Over the past few days there have been reports of a group of three female pickpockets operating in and around the Naas shopping district.Gardaí are recommending that shoppers in neighbouring towns to be vigilant. They are described as being a tall slim woman accompanied by two smaller, larger women.Some tips to keep your valuables safe include keeping your items in zipped or buttoned pockets…

Freedom Friday's is the day I have what ever I want on this changing shape thing I'm doing… Freedom Friday's is the day I have what ever I want on this changing shape thing I'm doing ( as we all know by now I'd rather not use the D word anymore) So this is what I chose to have last night and boy was it good, I served it with a Japanese inspired coleslaw, rocket & parmesan salad and a cheeky little chilled glass of prosecco. I also made this particular rib recipe (as I have quite a few…

A romantic weekend in Paris? A romantic weekend in Paris?

This dish I have been cooking for over 20 years so needless to say I have served it at… This dish I have been cooking for over 20 years so needless to say I have served it at many a gig as we found that bands and artists alike when touring often preferred a tasty healthier option so wecooked this at the the following gigs the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Corrs, REM, U2, Robbie Williams, Tracey Chapman, Don McLean, Glen Campbell, John Hurt, Charlize Theron, Def Leppard, Eddie Izzard…