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Mexican soup for Irish weather
Every autumn, as the temperature drops and the rain kicks in, I have a similar-ish routine – dig out every old scarf I’ve ever owned, ever, buy a very bright umbrella, hunt for that adorable pair of mittens from last winter (and fail, leading to a mitten spree in Accessorize) and dust off this old Continue reading
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Pit stops through Rome
So yes, as I mentioned, walking and wandering and coming across pretty things were all part and parcel of the Roman experience. But do you know what else is? Pit stops, of which there were plenty. Whether for lemonade, gelato, pizza or bruschetta, there was always somewhere to escape to when the hustle, bustle and Continue reading
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Four day eat fest
Looking through my camera’s memory card after this Easter Bank Holiday weekend, a clear theme emerged: Food, and lots of it. From yummy barbecued lamb skewers and delicious creme brulée on Friday, to a rustic medieval lunch on Saturday, followed by a mini Easter egg hunt on Sunday. Lots of lounging in the sun and Continue reading
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Sunday stroll
If you’ve ever wondered what reward you might get for walking from Inchicore to Phoenix Park, this is it: Spicy chipotle chicken soup from the Taco Taco stand at the Epicurean Food Hall, and a giant 99, drizzled with either chocolate or raspberry syrup. Yum. Here are my Sunday companions, sis Kelly (32 weeks Continue reading
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DIY Thai
August Break, day four. Continue reading