Nutrition

My Day On A Plate: Kevin McGahern

For my Herald nutrition column this week, I asked comedian Kevin McGahern what's on his plate.... List contents of fridge/weekly food shop: God I don't know. I don't have much of a system. Some weekly staples would be: Dubliner cheese, a batch loaf,...

Raspberry Cream Slices

Mmmm raspberry cream slices. Even those words sound so delicious and summery.  With these baby pink beauts, I wanted to evoke some of my fave flavours of summer, and raspberries are right up there at the top of my favourite fruits. Juicy, sweet and lo...

Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Healthy, wholesome, hearty, colourful and simple.... They're definitely the words I would use to describe this super satisfying meal of baked sweet potatoes loaded with chickpeas and mixed veg! I love the versatility of sweet potatoes, which are naturall...

Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Caaaake. I don't know many people who would turn away a slice of rich chocolate cake, and especially one infused with fresh raspberries and iced with creamy chocolate coconut whip. Just a little something I whizzed up earlier! I actually did just whizz i...

My Day On A Plate: Paul Byrom

For my Herald nutrition column, I ask Irish tenor Paul Byrom what foods are on his plate... List contents of fridge/weekly food shop… I will admit from the outset, I’m very lucky to have married a great cook and with that, Dominique decides a lot of ...

Almond and Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Sometimes, only a cup of tea and a biccie will do. It doesn't have to be the fanciest of biscuits, but since the shop-bought, sugar-laden types don't really excite me, I love to make my own super-simple and surprisingly heathy version... Say hello to these...

The Beauty of Fermented Foods and Drinks

Fermented Foods While fermented foods, like kefir in Russia and kimchi in Korea, have been popular in different parts of the world for centuries for their health benefits, they're only beginning to become available in health food shops and other special...

My Day on a Plate: DJ Ciara King

For my Herald and Independent.ie column this week, I ask popular 2fm DJ Ciara King what she likes to eat... List contents of fridge/weekly food shop... Rocket salad or cos, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, pre packed carrot batons, bananas, Fresh Chicken...