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Spicy Bombay Potatoes 

My not-so-secret love affair with all things potato is still going strong as Kerry and I enter our 3rd week in Ireland. So far, Ireland has certainly lived up to my preconceptions weather wise, it has barely stopped raining and the temperature has yet to reach double digits! But, despite our newly acquired hermit-esque lifestyle and… Continue reading Spicy Bombay Potatoes 

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The End of an Era

I am very swiftly approaching the end of my current chapter. Having spent the last 2 years and 7 months travelling, living life as a wandering nomad across Australia, New Zealand, SE Asia and limited parts of Europe, it’ll soon be time to go home and back to reality. Do I want to go home?… Continue reading The End of an Era

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Forget 5, Have You Had Your 10 A Day? 

Fruit and veg! I love it! We all know the current guidelines state that you should be eating at least 5 portions of fruit and veg a day, which equates to around 400g. That seems pretty doable right? Well, scientists are now saying that to reach optimal health goals and to possibly prevent 7.8 million premature… Continue reading Forget 5, Have You Had Your 10 A Day? 

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Irish Potato Cakes with Spinach & Kale

Think Ireland, think potatoes right? Ireland has quite the affinity with the good old spud and as Kerry and I are calling the Emerald Isle home for the next 5 weeks I thought I would embrace the heritage and carb up! So our first week here in Ireland we invested in a huge 4kg bag… Continue reading Irish Potato Cakes with Spinach & Kale

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Garlic & Leek Cabbage Bowl

Recently I have really been enjoying cabbage, that sounds a little random I know, but I have been experimenting with flavours and seasoning and wow, I’ve been so impressed with this little gem. Crunchy, buttery and very accommodating, white cabbage is the perfect side dish, main dish or, in my case, snack! Paired with garlic,… Continue reading Garlic & Leek Cabbage Bowl

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Ballinacurra Graveyard

Not far from where Kerry and I are staying in Midleton, lay the ruins of an old Church of Ireland parish church and graveyard. Circa 1525-1575 what remains of the church is pretty scarce, but the head stones that are scattered throughout the cemetery are in relatively good condition, many are readable and a few… Continue reading Ballinacurra Graveyard

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Spain v Ireland: First Impressions

It’s Friday afternoon, Kerry and I have been in Ireland for, what, about 40 hours now and I thought it might be fun to have a little comparison sesh. Why not? Weather: Our last day in Spain was spent in Malaga, the temperature hit 25 degrees. People were wearing shorts, flip flops and sunnies, enjoying… Continue reading Spain v Ireland: First Impressions