Category: Occasions

This is the first time I have ever made a wedding cake. This has to be the scariest thing I have ever faced in the kitchen. It was a real labour of love for my niece and her new husband. Here is the recipe and the details of how I got on...

Looking for somewhere new for Sunday lunch? Try the Poacher's Pocket in Lisbane. Great service, plenty of choice and excellent food. Definitely worth a try.

The Bull and Ram is a new restaurant in Ballynahinch.  It opened in June and I have been really keen to try it out.  My friend Karin was at the official opening and has been raving about it.  When she suggested that we visit, I jumped at the chance. The restaurant is co owned by […]

Regular readers will know that I am ever so slightly obsessed with cheese on toast.  There are just so many ways to make it.  It has been my favourite conversation starter for years.  What type of bread? what type of cheese? grated or sliced? the list goes on I recently met Simon Dougan, Chef at award […]

Here is a review of my dining experience in Neill's Hill restaurant in Ballyhackamore. Great food, good service and a fine ambience- a charming restaurant!

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I was invited to an “Around the world in 8 weeks” event by Yelp Belfast which was taking place in Safa Indian restaurant, Belfast.  Each week, Yelp Belfast has been rewarding its most regular users with fayre from around the world sampled in a variety of restaurants.  It was my extreme good luck that  led […]

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I was lucky enough to win a cocktail making masterclass and two course meal for six people at Apartment Bar, Belfast through a competition run by #Belfasthour. I selected my five lucky guests who were delighted to join me. This post describes our experience. I hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed the cocktails!