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by Gillian Kelly on Dec 21st, 2015 - 1370 Views

Vegan Christmas Recipe Classic Veggie Shepherd’s Pie This delicious classic casserole, a vegetable-filled shepherd’s pie, requires 30 to 40 minutes of hands-on time, plus about an equal amount of baking. So, while it may not qualify as a quick dish to make when you come home from work, it’s a... 

by Gillian Kelly on Dec 17th, 2015 - 1748 Views

Vegetarian Options for Christmas dinners Nut roast Prep: 30 mins Cook: 1 hr Serves 4 This dish is made with lentils, chestnut mushrooms and cheese. Method Preheat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/Gas 4. Line the base and sides of a 1.5 litre loaf tin with parchment paper. Heat the oil and butter in a large... 

by Gillian Kelly on Dec 16th, 2015 - 1642 Views

Herb Detoxifiers For Your Liver The silly season has arrived and it is time for Christmas parties and general merriment among family, friends, and colleagues, which means excessive alcohol consumption and over indulging in sweet and savoury food alike.  Although it is fun when you are doing it, the... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Dec 15th, 2015 - 1850 Views

The Christmas Pie Christmas is a time for many things; Santa Claus, presents, crackers, Christmas trees and decorations, turkey, ham and parsnips and then, your favourite Christmas pies. There are many variations of this centuries old recipe, that once originated in the Holy Land. It is believed that... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Dec 10th, 2015 - 2226 Views

Momotombo Is Erupting The people of El Papalonal woke up on Monday evening to Momotombo, a local stratovolcano located at the edge of Lake Managua, erupting for the first time in 110 years. Momotombo destroyed the Spanish city of León in 1610, but has been lying dormant since 1905. León was moved... 

by Gillian Kelly on Dec 8th, 2015 - 2398 Views

I, like many women feel, that we have been given the raw deal when it comes to our fluctuating hormones.  Whether we are menstruating, pregnant or going through the menopause, our bodies are constantly changing.  And there is at least once or twice a month when I wish I was a man. During this sensitive... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Dec 2nd, 2015 - 2005 Views

Here is an Traditional Irish Cake made with black stout. Porter cake can be made with Guinness, Murphy, Beamish or whichever stout you prefer. The black stuff makes it rich and moist. A good choice for dessert.   Ingredients   450g (1lb) plain white flour pinch of salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 225g... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Nov 30th, 2015 - 1861 Views

Stop Climate Chaos March On Sunday the 29th of November 2015 the Stop Climate Chaos March took place in Dublin. Protesters came together at the Custom House to unite against Climate Change. Their goal was to urge the 150 politicians who will be meeting in Paris from the 30th of November to the 11th... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Nov 27th, 2015 - 1626 Views

Mince Pies Recipes  Ingredients 350g/12oz high quality mincemeat, preferably homemade 200g/7oz plain flour, sifted 40g/1½oz golden caster sugar 75g/2¾oz ground almonds 125g/4½oz unsalted butter, diced 1 large free-range egg, beaten milk, to glaze Preparation method Lightly butter a 12-hole pie... 

by Gillian Kelly on Nov 27th, 2015 - 1655 Views

The Effects of Insomnia on Your Health Most of us have suffered from sleepless nights at some point in our lives, whether it is a problem at home or in work, a baby crying wanting to be fed or change, or if we simply have overdone it with the caffeine that day.  However some people suffer from insomnia... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Nov 26th, 2015 - 1917 Views

Traditional Irish Christmas Cake Ingredients 400g/14oz currants 200g/7oz sultanas 200g/7oz raisins 50g/2oz glacé cherries, rinsed and finely chopped 50g/2oz mixed peel, finely chopped 200ml/7fl oz brandy 1 tsp rum flavouring 225g/8oz plain flour ½ tsp salt ½ tsp ground nutmeg ½ tsp ground mixed... 

by Gillian Kelly on Nov 24th, 2015 - 2524 Views

In the last ten years we have become more veggie friendly and we are inclined to opt for a salad over a steak because we believe it is better for our health, right?  Well that may not be the case after all, because according to recent studies, eating red meat can be very nutritious and should be eaten... 

by Gillian Kelly on Nov 18th, 2015 - 1562 Views

Ingredients   1tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 450g carrots, washed and sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1tsp ground coriander 1.2 ltr vegetable stock 3tbsp chopped fresh coriander Squeeze of lemon juice Freshly grated nutmeg to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper Method Sauté the... 

by Gillian Kelly on Nov 16th, 2015 - 3534 Views

Dark Humour, A Warning Sign of Dementia? We all have different senses of humour; some have witty or jovial humour, whereas others have a darker one.  Scientists now believe that a change in a sense of humour, particularly when it has become darker; may be an indication of the onset of dementia. The... 

by Gillian Kelly on Nov 11th, 2015 - 1751 Views

  Healthy, cheap and filling: this tasty chickpea curry is perfect for a weekday dinner. Each serving provides 246kcal, 10g protein, 26g carbohydrate (of which 6g sugars), 9g fat (of which 1g saturates), 9g fibre and 0.5g salt. Ingredients ·         1 tbsp oil ·         1 onion... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Nov 10th, 2015 - 2110 Views

At the most Northern end of Africa lies the country of mystical pyramids and pharaohs. It has been thousands of years since the pharaohs have ruled over Egypt, but their legends live on from within the catacombs of the pyramids and the Valley of the Kings. The mysteries of the pyramids and... 

by Gillian Kelly on Nov 3rd, 2015 - 1445 Views

Prep time        15 mins Cook time       45 mins Total time       1 hour   Ingredients 1 14-ounce package firm or extra firm tofu 2 cups roughly chopped green beans 1 cup diced carrots or red pepper 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil for sautéing (or sub peanut or coconut)   For the... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Oct 30th, 2015 - 1352 Views

Seafood Kombu Paella Our oceans and seas are full of life. Left standing on the shore you might think that there is nothing but vast expanses of water. Water folds over the edge of the world and carries on as far as the eye can see on any clear day. But deep down beneath those masses of water there... 

by Gillian Kelly on Oct 28th, 2015 - 4003 Views

Spirulina is a superfood which is a natural health supplement made from a fresh water plant.  It is excellent for improving your overall health, and it is also helpful for controlling your appetite if you take it 30 minutes before your meals.  It contains 300 percent more protein than meat, so it... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Oct 27th, 2015 - 2078 Views

Eggnog is one of the oldest drinks around. It is believed that it originated in England during medieval times and that the name comes from a small wooden cup called a “noggin”. Originally there would have been no egg in the eggnog, only Madeira and sherry added to the milk. Later in the 18th century,...