Author: Oonagh
Author Archives: Oonagh
MAM…
I can’t tell you how strongly I feel about this. I studied sustainable development/organic horticulture, and learned what the big seed companies were doing and that’s a few years ago now. It is scary. I’m going on this March in Ennis on the 25th. May. (Glor Carpark).
The Four Steps Required to Keep Monsanto OUT of Your Garden
The Four Steps Required to Keep Monsanto OUT of Your Garden. Buying Organic or Heirloom Seeds Without Supporting Monsanto Beth has done her very best to make sure the information she has uncovered is current and pertinent with updated listings for the 2013 growing season. Here are the steps she…
Wine Divine….
Red fruits and lush black cherries give exquisite structure and freshness; hints of chocolate and cocoa add intrigue and complexity. Fifty year old vines provide the ripe Tinta del Pais (Tempranillo) grapes for this beautifully rich and deeply intense wine. I did not write this, but I did savor the…
Did you ever…….
Food Trail Launch…
Had a great night in Hotel Doolin, for the launch of the 2013 Burren Food Trail. We were spoiled with the freshest oysters, smoked salmon and local St. Tola’s cheese on oatcakes and crackers. Elderberry wine from Wine of the Glen, and local beer. But that was only for starters.…
Lahinch Surf Shop and Surf Report
Lahinch Surf Shop and Surf Report. Talk about lazy, from my WildKitchen, I can see the sea on screen, through a camera, used by the good people at the Lahinch Surf Shop. So when I wanted to go harvesting seaweed the other day, without even putting my nose out, I…
Stocking up…
Had a great few days out foraging for the first free, land and sea vegetables of the late arriving but very welcome, Irish Spring. When I came across the wild garlic, it was like finding food nirvana, or an area the size of a basketball court, filled with your favorite…
The humble Sambo.
My boys eat the crust sometimes, depends on the bread. My Ma told me this ages ago and I loved it. Always cut sandwiches in triangles, you only get crust on one side…….
Tea and Tart…….
Had the pleasure of sharing a pot of tea and a gorgeous freshly baked Pear and Custard tart yesterday, with Theresa O’Brien, the owner of the lovely Seafood Restaurant, Barrtra, near Lahinch, Co.Clare. The dining room a breath of fresh Atlantic air, with it’s new make-over, a hint of nautical…
