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President Obama and the 1st Lady’s Lunch Menu
This is a menu that I designed for the Obama family if I was to cook for them, as discussed on Sunshine Radio this morning with Andrea Hayes. Canapés..... Smoked Salmon Blinis with Crème Frâiche, Dill, and Caviar d’Aquitaine (Bordeaux) Fillet of Beef with Horseradish Nutty Goats Cheese Bites Arancini Risotto Balls To Start…..(Choice) Appetizers Soft Shell Crabs with an Asian Dressing Dublin Bay Prawns with Garlic Pea & Mint ...
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New Vegetable Garden
I have decided to start a vegetable garden. Work commences tomorrow. I will update with my progress. This is an absolute first for me. There was a great article in the Irish Times on Thursday 24th February, entitled "what to sow, plant and do now". That is my template
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Creme Brulee
Wedding Tasting Menu I am preparing a wedding tasting menu for tomorrow evening. This is one of the 5 puddings that I will be serving. It really is a lovely recipe, especially with the chocolate.
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Educogym Blackrock
Yesterday, I started a 12 day fitness program with educogym. Diet generally contributes to 85% of any fitness program. I am working with Joe and Cat to put together some tasty menu ideas for members, particularly when they need to adhere to a strict nutritional regime. Please follow this blog for my daily menu plans. The educogym® atmosphere is like nothing you’ve ...
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Photo Shoot with Harry Weir Photography
After a wholesome breakfast at his studio this morning, a big thanks to Harry Weir for the photo shoot. Check out his website and blog. He is a true genius with the camera. http://harryweir.blogspot.com/
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Reinventing Food – Ferran Adrià from el Bulli
The Man Who Changed the Way We Eat by Colman Andrews – review I am in the process of reading this great book at the moment. I would highly recommend it as a fascinating read. Ferran Adria has been admired, talked about, criticised and revered more than any other chef in history. Expertly researched, Coleman Andrews' entertaining account traces Ferran's rise from dishwasher to ...
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Beef Wellington
A national hero for defeating Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815, Arthur Wellesley was made the first Duke of Wellington. He loved a dish of beef, mushrooms, truffles, Madeira wine, and pâtécooked in pastry, which has been named in his honor. HISTORY OF BEEF WELLINGTON The Duke of Wellington, who won the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, was quite indifferent to food, ...
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Detox Fruit Smoothie
I am starting my detox a bit late this January. This smoothie is really good. A detox smoothie is a tasty way to jump-start your bid for better health. Choosing the right ingredients for your detox smoothie can make it work faster and more effectively. Look for healthy, whole ingredients that help restore your body's energy and rhythm. Detox smoothies can be the perfect ...
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Sunday Breakfast
Kedgeree is a dish consisting of flaked fish (usually smoked haddock), boiled rice, eggs and butter. It originated amongst the British colonials in India hence was introduced to the United Kingdom as a popular breakfast dish in Victorian times, part of the then fashionable Anglo-Indian cuisine. During that time, fish was often served for colonial breakfasts so that fish caught in the ...
