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Chic Cuisine: Sticky Chicken and Bacon Skewers

Barbecue Ideas with a Twist Ok , so the same old, same old cremated burgers and half cooked sausages can get a bit boring and with the blue sky again after a bout of rain I thought I’d put together a couple of simple newideas to kick start any BBQ this summer. Normally, and for [...]

Chic Cuisine: Lemon, Passion Fruit and Coconut Cake

This cake is the epitome of Spring. The sponge is delicate and light while the flavours of lemon and passion fruit just explode in the mouth. I love the addition of coconut however a the passionfruit mascarpone frosting will be perfect on its own.  Obviously a home made lemon curd will be fantastic however I [...]

Chic Cuisine: Chorizo, Spinach and Sun blushed Tomato Frittata Topped with Goats Cheese

Again, another quick and easy mid week supper idea which is pretty recession proof to be fair. Baby spinach is in season right now and is so sweet and versatile, all the while packing any meal with nutrition. The sun blushed tomatoes also add a delicious sweetness, however cherry would be fine. Any herbs such [...]

Chic Cuisine: Sexy Dark and White Malteaser Mousse

Ooh la la……. ok here is the very seductive Valentines layered dark and white chocolate malteaser mousse recipe. I have layered this into a champagne glass but feel free to use martini glasses. This looks a little complicated but just read the recipe through first and get organized and you will be fine. Have 5 [...]

Chic Cuisine: Smoked Salmon, Red Onion and Dill Tartlet

Hey everybody, these brighter days have inspired me to create a light fresh recipe with a spring feel. This recipe is Ideal for a Sunday lunch, a picnic or a Valentines night in and the leftovers are fantastic in a lunchbox. This tart can be made with puff or filo pastry also. If you do [...]

Chic Cuisine: Japanese Style Salmon Miso Soup

January, as we all know is officially the month of detox!! This Japanese inspired miso soup is so low-fat and jam packed with nutritious properties with each bowl of soup only having about 150 calories. This soup has an earthy flavour and really packs a punch – great when you are bored with bland diet [...]

Chic Cuisine: Turkey and Leek Tart

Ok so let’s face it, the big bird has been roasted and eaten. Even the sandwiches have been devoured and there is still some turkey hanging around. Here is a delicious recipe for a turkey and leek tart. I use home-made short crust pastry for the base and leave the top open but feel free [...]

This Saturday in Kilcock…

It looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day today and there’s plenty on in the village so why not ditch the car and wander down. Here’s some ideas… Breakfast: There are plenty of cafes to choose from so treat yourself to a delish breakfast and coffee Pop into the Art Gallery: The Kilcock [...]

Chic Cuisine: Chicken Satay

Take-out, for me is all about chicken satay. It is my ultimate favourite. On a recent cookery course in Bali I learned a delicious recipe for chicken satay. Traditionally, satay is meat on a stick. It is a minced chicken and spice mixture on a bamboo stick and then gridled, however this recipe is much [...]

Spoiled for Choice for Eating Out

It was an exciting week last week for those of us who like their coffee with foam and chocolate sprinkles; we now have a total of 3 cafes in Kilcock! (And that’s not counting fastfood joints like Rosies and Macaris, the pubs, Chinese, Italian… But this is strictly about Cafes) – the lovely and very [...]

Kilcock Events & Meet Ups

Kilcock GAA Training for U13/U14 Team

Thursday, July 29 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Senior Citizens Meet Up

Friday, July 30 from 9:00am to 11:30am

Squash Club

Friday, July 30 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

St. Coca's Motorcycle Club - Meet & Ride

Sunday, August 1 from 10:00am to 12:00pm

Afternoon Tea & Dancing for Seniors

Sunday, August 1 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm