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 t...

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...

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 gre...

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 su...

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 becom...

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...

Quinoa Veggie Bowl with Basil and Toasted Seeds

Meals don't come much more colourful, healthy and delicious than this combination of fresh veggies, fluffy quinoa and toasted seeds :) I usually stock up on dry quinoa and use it to make big batches of ...