Food
This soup is perfect for these in-between-y days – it can be warm and comforting, thanks to the spice-infused broth, or fresh and energising, thanks to the zingy topping. I dusted off the ol' blog archives before posting this. The very first time I blogged my Mexican soup recipe was
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One of the things I'm becoming more and more fiercely passionate about – and honestly, one of the reasons behind my recent leap – is my firm belief that the tech industry needs more women. More than ever, more parts of our lives are powered by technology, yet women aren&
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"I live just about as much during the day as a trapeze performer does when he is on the bars — it’s catch the right bar at the right minute, or into the net you go" – Willa Cather Keeping on the theme from earlier in the week, I
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Transformation is my word of 2016. There are a lot things I want to learn, places I want to go, new ways I want to grow and I want to be open to the transformation that that will bring. But, of course, I still want to stay myself. The last
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One of my favourite January activities? Planning the trips I hope to take. Or remembering what I loved about last year's – the fresh, biting Donegal air, the inadvertent giddiness that comes with seeing the New York skyline, the first peek at a Dublin cherry blossom, or the feel
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And a happy new year to all that is living To all that is gentle, kind, and forgiving Raise your glass and we'll have a cheer My dear acquaintance, a happy new year And whoosh, just like that, 2015 whizzed by. Like the rest of the year, these
Food
I feel a wee bit cheeky, as this isn't really a recipe, rather just a way for me to talk about the deliciousness that is Mexican hot chocolate. Sweeter and more fragrant than the regular stuff, with hints of cinnamon and spices, it's one of my
Recent Work
Some of the gorgeous Christmas stories I photographed for the Nov-Dec issue of Image Interiors & Living have made their way online, so thought I would share, if you're looking for inspiration on quick cocktails, canapés, or cute winter foliage. Drink up: All-Irish Cider and Whiskey Christmas Punch
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"The magic of mindfulness is not somehow converting ourselves into a perfect saintly being; it is simply being honest with what is happening and being interested in making it better." It can get hectic up in here at this time of year. The things I plan on doing
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Anything techie can sometimes feel a bit, well, cold to give as a Christmas gift, but I hope these five stylish finds prove otherwise. Tech accessories have come a seriously long way, often incorporating natural, tactile materials like leather and wood, as well becoming beautifully designed things in their own
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A few months ago, two cute little kittens turned up in our back garden. We nicknamed them Burt and Macklin (after this guy – shout out to all Parks & Rec fans) and I took these pics back then in an attempt to help find them a home. Burt is the
Travel
At the start of the month, two friends and I headed to Berlin for a wintery weekend of Christmas market wandering, eating, and glühwein drinking. Some pics (and gifs!) after the jump. I had never been to Berlin before – it has such a different look and feel than any other