What a wonderful find, I was in gourmet food heaven. I actually didn't know where to start… What a wonderful find, I was in gourmet food heaven. I actually didn't know where to start between the fresh fish & meat counter, the fruit & veg section, rotisserie roasted chickens, sauces, salads, chocolates, the wines it just goes on and on ... Just do yourself a favour and pop on down there, but give yourself time to wander around and soak up all the delights Lotts & Co have on offer. Free…

There is something in the air and it's not good ! I have noticed this week a lot of my… There is something in the air and it's not good ! I have noticed this week a lot of my pals have taken to their sick beds with chest and flu systems, I was chuffed as for a change that I have escaped from catching any kind of flu type bug this year, so I thought ! but no, around 3 am this morning I awoke with a swollen throat and a tight chest, like most people I really do not like the taste or…

Thank you to Rachael Kelly Fox for sharing this This evening my worst nightmare happened… Thank you to Rachael Kelly Fox for sharing this This evening my worst nightmare happened & I hope by bringing it to lightthat it will keep your children safe. Today at 5.10 my son was waiting to be collected at the top of my estate ( Easton road in leixlip outside GAA pitch)on the far side of the road when a car pulled up with 3 foreign nationals (2 men & 1 women) in a 03 gold Toyota avenis they…

Good morning fellow gourmet lovers, as I mentioned in past posts, I started my "I'm… Good morning fellow gourmet lovers, as I mentioned in past posts, I started my "I'm changing my shape" mantra, I would rather not use the word diet as we all know crash diets , fad diets, trendy diets etc etc just don't work in the long run So here I am 6 months later and whopping 4.5 stone down (yup this is one very happy healthier camper). Some of friends whom I haven't seen in a while have…

So last night I just got it into my head that I wanted a dessert like treat, it's not… So last night I just got it into my head that I wanted a dessert like treat, it's not something I would crave for generally and if I'm honest, I would prefer a glass of red wine, tequila or a prosecco as a treat but seen as I'm on my "healthy lets change my body shape thing" booze is off limits over the next few weeks,so off to the kitchen I go.There are two types of sugary delights I can make…

I love this...By Dunnes Stores a bit of humour in the kitchen I love this...By Dunnes Stores a bit of humour in the kitchen

So it's January and everyone seems to be on a health kick, well I have to admit I fell of… So it's January and everyone seems to be on a health kick, well I have to admit I fell of the health wagon a bit over the past week so I need to restore myself. I love this salad combination, the taste, the healthiness, the ease of preparation and it looks so so pretty 1 cup bistro lettuce* ( most supermarkets stock it) 2 small rounds of fresh Goats cheese 5 vine ripened cherry tomato cut in…