Which is better Marina Di Venezia or Sanguli?
A comparison under different headings of Marina Di Venezia and Sanguli Salou campsites
NYX Hotel, Dublin.
We’d a little night away a few weeks ago (January 2024) thanks to an amazing opening offer that my husband happened on for the newly opened NYX Hotel in Dublin’s Portobello. It’s a brand new, shiny, funky hotel which only opened in mid-December 2023. The decor is fab, the drinks…
Coping with redundancy – Thoughts and Today with Claire Byrne appearance
As those who follow me on Instagram will know, this year I face redundancy. It’s part of a global plan, a corporate restructure that I’ve known about for some time. Finding out, and the ensuing media coverage was tough going, it brought a real sense of disbelief. But I liked…
Christmas Panel on Today with Claire Byrne on RTÉ Radio One
I was a panellist on the Claire Byrne programme on RTÉ Radio One today. The piece was based on interviews that journalist Evelyn O’Rourke did with seven and eight year old children about Christmas and questions that they had about Christmas. I was joined on the panel by Shane Bergin,…
What these real women want for Christmas 2023
It’s back… a bit later than usual (busy schedule, family wedding) but here’s the real guide to what real women want for Christmas. Andrea One of the founding contributors to this long series, Andrea’s star continues to rise. Her latest book “No one saw a thing” was a big…
Recipe: Chocolate Weetabix Slice
A great lunchbox treat or nibble with a cup of tea, this always disappears fast in our house. Chocolate Weetabix Slice • 185g butter (from the fridge is fine!) • 1 cup sugar • 2 Tbsp cocoa • 3 weetabix • 1 cup plain flour • 1 cup dessicated coconut…
Cycling the South East Greenway – New Ross to Glenmore
New Ross Greenway/The South East Greenway. This new section of Greenway only opened a few weeks ago, going from New Ross to Glenmore. We started in New Ross, on the Kilkenny side of town and cycled just over 6km, as far as was opened There is a new Greenway car…
Recipe: Choc Chip Coconut Oat Bars
Choc Chip Coconut Oat Bars My children love Nature Valley Bars and Flahavans chocolate chips but they’re expensive. This is the closest I’ve ever gotten to making similar at home. SAVE this now, you’ll definitely want to make it again. Based on a Mary Berry recipe for Coconut Crackerjacks, this…
Hello 2023!
Hello! Welcome to 2023’s posts, I didn’t do a roundup post for last year but as I think about it, I realise that I wasn’t great at updating my blog as I went along during the year with various trips and adventures. I’m going to make a better effort this…
Laoise’s Peppermint Candy Cane Fudge
Laoise’s peppermint candy cane fudge This is a perfect homemade gift for the kids to make. (Inspired by @fitwaffle Easter Fudge) Ingredients1 can condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)500g milk chocolate1 teaspoon peppermint extract/essenceCrushed Candy canes for decoration 🎄Line a 8×8 tin with baking paper🎄Break the chocolate into pieces and put…
