Breakfast

My Day on a Plate: Dublin Roller Derby’s Ciara Powell

Ciara Powell is a skater with the Dublin Roller Derby. As well as being one of the coaching management heads, Ciara is the team’s in-house fitness and nutrition go-to and one of the team’s coaching managers. ...

My Day on a Plate: Kate Nic Chonaonaigh

Kate Nic Chonaonaigh stars in Grace Harte, the 3 part drama currently running on TG4, catch eps 2 & 3, Thurs Sept 21st & 28th, 10pm. Repeats Tues 26th and Oct 3rd, 10.40pm. Where do you shop?&n...

My Day on a Plate: Violinist Ingrid Nicola

Violinist Ingrid Nicola is a member of RTE's Contempo Quartet who play two concerts at this year's classical music festival Music in Monkstown, in the intimate setting of Monkstown, Co. Dublin ru...

My Day on a Plate: Soprano Sandra Oman

Soprano Sandra Oman performs in Opera in the Open the popular lunchtime series of free concerts taking place at the Amphitheatre, Woodquay, D2 from 1-2pm this August. Catch Rita by Gaetano Donizeti on...

Brain-Boosting Blueberry and Coconut Smoothie Bowl

This is one of my favourite go-to recipes when a sugar craving hits. The natural fruit sugars help to conquer craving while filling you up with nutrients for body and brain. But it contains all of the fibr...

My Day on a Plate: Soprano Emer Barry

Soprano Emer Barry is delighted to present ‘Storyteller’at 8pm at Castletown House, Kildare, Saturday 24th June, featuring songs and duets from the worlds of opera, musical theatre and movies. www...

A Guest Recipe from The Virtuous Tart: Coffee and Almond Milkshake

Happy Friday everyone! I'm delighted to welcome a fellow Gill author to the site with a tasty guest recipe, perfect for this gorgeous sunny weather in Ireland. Susan Jane White, author of prize-winning cookb...

Homemade Almond Milk

Ever tried making your own almond milk at home? It's a surprisingly satisfying little project with an utterly delicious, refreshing result! I love almond milk and use an unsweetened version in plenty of ...

My Day on a Plate: Award-Winning Jewellery Designer Emer Roberts

Emer Roberts is a sculptor and jewellery designer who recently won the title of Best Jeweller at Showcase in Dublin's RDS. Emer will officially launch her new jewellery collection alongside ...

Raspberry Ripple Chia and Oat Parfait

One of the questions I'm asked most frequently is what to eat for breakfast when you're dashing out of the house in the morning. Most people want to choose a healthy and filling first meal of the day, but knowi...