Ah Valentine’s Day, what is it that they say – the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Well, let me tell you ladies and gentlemen – after your loved one tastes this you are going to be earning some serious brownie points. The Risotto is quick and easy, but an extremely elegant […]
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Hake with Butternut Squash, Spinach & Cannelini Bean Cassoulet
Ash Wednesday - a day where supposedly we shouldn’t eat meat and are encouraged to enjoy some fish. To be honest, it should be far more than Ash Wednesday & Good Friday we do it. Fish is low in fat, full of protein and so tasty. Let alone the fact its cooked in minutes. There are […]
The Academy For Junior Chefs
This July Aisling, our resident chef, is launching The Academy for Junior Chefs at The Village at Lyons Cookery School. This is a premier, state of the art, spacious environment for any aspiring junior chef to learn and develop their culinary skills. Food and cookery is fast becoming a dynamic force within our society and […]
Spicy Thai Red Lentil Soup
The weather is geting frosty and I seem to be getting busier by the day so I am looking for really quick & easy lunch recipes. There is a fab red lace dress with my name on it for Christmas so being really good for the next couple of weeks is so important. I find […]
Cranberry, Orange & Dark Chocolate Cookies
These cookies are a total indulgence, but ooohhh so worth it !!!! On a cold wintery day, the aroma of fresh baked cookies wafting through the house, fire on and a mug of steamy tea and I promise you the world will feel like a better place. No one will ever question your domestic goddess status […]
Kilcock Local Research Survey
Kilcock Local Research Survey October 2011 The Kilcock Integrated Services Programme (ISP) is supported by the Kildare County Development Board Plan 2009-2012 and is welcomed by the Kilcock community. The ISP will bring together key stakeholders- representatives of services provided by the state, local business, community voluntary sector groups/organisations, and local people living in Kilcock. […]
Organic Food in Kilcock
Foodies be gladdened – Kilcock is well placed on the Good Food map of Ireland… Morrin O’Rourke Farm Foods (Farm Shop and Bakery) Kilcock’s very own Organic Farm Shop is just minutes out of the village on the way to Clane (take a right turn just about a mile from Lyons and Burton). Through the garden […]
Chic Cuisine: Autumn Berry Crumble
Now that the cold winter nights have set in this crumble is the perfect, quick and easy homey dessert. I love making this dish as the usual constraints of necessary perfection when baking, go right out the window. The cooking apples are in season right now which makes them cheap and plentiful. Feel free to […]
A Community Garden for Kilcock
The idea of a community garden involves people of the community coming together, forming a committee, acquiring a small piece of land, and then gardening that piece of land; during the seasons they share the vegetables! Thanks to Shane Brennan for the following… Any interested people should comment below and we’ll get back to you […]
Chic Cuisine: Super Healthy Meatballs with Wholemeal Spaghetti
This hearty and healthy dinner is one of my personal favourites. The meatballs are so easy, while being extremely low in saturated fat and calories. The wholemeal spaghetti is a low GI food which means not only is it high in fibre but it keeps you feeling fuller for longer. The mozzarella in the middle […]