A fairly simple Asian dish comprising of onions, carrots, mushrooms and dried soya chunks, all mixed with a store bought satay sauce. Ramen noodles finish off the dish.

Join me in the polytunnel while I prepare the garlic bulbs for long term storage and for using in the kitchen.

Join me for a peaceful walk along the Wild Atlantic Way on the West Coast of Ireland. Over 20 minutes of lapping waves and children playing. Transport yourself to a calmer place.

Join me while I make a lovely, healthy parsley chimichurri. This versatile mix can be used in a variety of ways, from marinade to sandwich filler or to use as a dip. It is so tasty. And because it derives from South America it needs to pack a little heat!

This basic version is made with fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, chili, olive oil & white wine vinegar. (If possible to be made with all fresh ingredients, unfortunately today I had to use dried oregano). It is, however, one of those dishes which can be added to and altered to your taste or with whatever you have in the kitchen. A red version is made by adding roasted red peppers which gives it a sweeter flavour.

Join me while I rustle up a curry from bits and pieces I have lying around the kitchen.

Leftover roast chicken, onion, garlic, baby potatoes, mushrooms, baby peppers, peas (frozen), chickpeas (tinned), lentils, chopped tomatoes, Murgh Cholay spice mix.

Today I have an ambient experience with a difference. I was lucky enough to attend a community concert that was held in a local library so the quality of the sound may not be on a professional level, but… imagine yourself in the room and immerse yourself in the joy these songs are giving to those listening.

The first two songs are sung by Mini Byrne with piano accompaniment by Angela Reynolds, the musical director for the community singing group, the Songbirds. The Songbirds is an all-female group made up of members around Ballymahon, County Longford and has been established since 2023. Tommy Reynolds also adds his wonderful voice for this special occasion for a few toe-tappers.

I hope you enjoy a little departure from the norm.

Join me in the kitchen while I prep and cook a tasty one-pot slow cook dish for a chilly March evening.

8 chicken thighs, baby potatoes, carrots, onions, peas, lentils, tomatoes, stock.

Keep me company while I make a tasty mushroom pasta dish that is really easy (if a bit longwinded!)

3x punnets of mushrooms, 1x punnet baby plum tomatoes, large block of feta (400g), pasta of your choice, tin of tomatoes, pasta sauce