I have a habit of celebrating other people’s birthdays when we’re not even in the same country together. My father has still never forgiven me for the shindig myself and my mother threw for him on a holiday in Spain … Continue reading
An imperfectly delicious stack of homemade banana bread pancakes. Soft, pillowy, wholesome and filling. I usually fall asleep dreaming about my breakfast and last night was no different. After I received the amazing news about becoming a finalist in the … Continue reading
This week has been a pretty exciting one. Last night as I was curled up reading my book, I got a tweet from a fellow Sligo blogger congratulating me on making it to the finalists in the Irish Blog Awards. … Continue reading
Heritage Day takes place on September 24th every year in South Africa. This year was my first and I loved it! South Africans around the country embracing their day off work by sparking up the Braai and indulging in cultural … Continue reading
Last weekend in Cape Town, I imbibed in a delicious Milkshake concoction of Jack Daniels and Peanut Butter. It was glorious and the perfect accompaniment to the Royale Eatery‘s Wagyu Burger. I’ve been dreaming about milkshakes ever since coming back … Continue reading
When I left Ireland in May of this year, I left behind a beautiful home near the coastal town of Strandhill, Co. Sligo. I left behind those wild and windy walks along the beach, hair whipping about my face and … Continue reading
Avocados My kitchen pantry constantly has a stash of these vibrant fleshed beauties. These particular ones {pictured} came from the Bryanston Organic Market this week. They are bigger than my hand and have provided me with the creamiest and most … Continue reading
One of life’s little pleasures, the simple pairing of fresh and juicy strawberries with soft and velvety cream. Total and utter bliss and perfect for that romantic picnic. No romantic picnics happening around here at the moment though, I’m living … Continue reading
There was sheer excitement in the house last week as I received an email from Jean of Fourways Farmer’s Market. She was delivering some great news to me; that I had been offered a stall at the market. I was … Continue reading
Bobotie (Bobotjie) has been haunting my dreams for the last few weeks. I keep seeing it pop up on cafe menus and on cookery shows. I’ve been dying to make it at home but one thing was holding me back, … Continue reading
Ireland is going mad for Spuds this week as National Potato Day kicked off today. I pine for Golden Wonders on a daily basis and I dream of my mother’s potato cakes on a lazy Saturday morning. Not to forget … Continue reading
I am still smiling after the weekend that we treated ourselves to in Kruger Park. A weekend of wilderness, game drives, Braai’s, great friends, beautiful sunshine and tasty beer. The long weekend approached with much anticipation and sheer excitement. I’ve … Continue reading
I am absolutely thrilled and over the moon to have been nominated for the ‘Best Blog in Irish Diaspora’ Longlist category in the Blog Awards Ireland. This is the first year that the Blog Awards have a category for the … Continue reading
Every morning that I come home from training, I am starved!! I burst through the front door, ravenous and head straight to the kitchen. Today was just like no other, the breakfast that resulted out of this morning’s extreme hunger … Continue reading
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