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by Gillian Kelly on Oct 21st, 2015 - 2434 Views

Taste of Dublin Festival 2015   Thursday 22nd October – Sunday 25th October Hub at Christchurch Cathedral Masterclasses Taste talent competitions Enjoyable dining experiences Free Street food fair in Christchurch 50 food and drink events throughout Dublin city to Ranelagh.   This year is the... 

by Alan Finn on Oct 19th, 2015 - 1995 Views

Kitten Doll Retro Shop Review Vintage is the word these days. Recently, while walking down Thomas Street here in our wonderful Dublin 8, I happened upon a shop called “Kitten Doll”. It breathes all things Vintage, including Men & Women’s clothes, household accessories, ceiling light fittings,... 

by Gillian Kelly on Oct 17th, 2015 - 3043 Views

The Highly Sensitive Person The Oxford Dictionary defines sensitivity as ‘affected by stimuli or mental impressions, receiving impressions quickly and easily, alert and considerate about the feelings of others, or easily hurt or offended’. But to me sensitivity goes much deeper than that.... 

by Gillian Kelly on Oct 13th, 2015 - 1701 Views

Nutritional Tips for Healthy Hair Essential Fatty acids are named because they are essential for the proper function of your body.  However your body is unable to produce these fats on their own so you need to access them from a food source. When your body is healthy, your hair is healthy. EFA’s... 

by Gillian Kelly on Oct 6th, 2015 - 2261 Views

Use up ripe bananas in this easy frozen dessert with almond milk, peanut butter and cinnamon – a low-fat sweet treat (serves 4 people) Nutritional information 169 kcal 6g fat 2g saturated fat Ingredients • 4 ripe bananas chopped into 3cm chunks, then frozen • 2 tbsp almond milk • 1 tbsp... 

by Gillian Kelly on Sep 28th, 2015 - 4541 Views

Zumba the fun dance workout Zumba has become increasingly popular in recent years with over 180 countries worldwide now doing Zumba classes. It is a fun way to work out and a great way to meet new friends. Zumba is a dance fitness program which was created by Columbian dancer and choreographer Alberto... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Sep 24th, 2015 - 1645 Views

Dry Skin Home Remedies For The Winter During the winter skin can become dry and in need of more moisturizer than usual. We sweat less, are wrapped up in clothes that prevent the skin from breathing properly and with less exposure to sunlight, skin also gets paler and lose much of its natural glow. Buying... 

by Gillian Kelly on Sep 21st, 2015 - 2832 Views

Lightly spiced tomato and red lentil soup   Ingredients Serves: 4 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 celery sticks, roughly chopped 1 carrot, peeled and roughly chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp ground coriander 175g split red lentils 1.2 litres vegetable stock 400g... 

by David Carr on Sep 18th, 2015 - 1841 Views

Is Laughter the Language of Love? Is the clearest path to a women heart is through a belly laugh? Recent studies seem to suggest it is and may well have confirmed a view held by at least half the world’s population, the more he succeeds in making a her laugh the more likely she’ll be open to that... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Sep 17th, 2015 - 1554 Views

Kim’s Easy Slow Cooker Turkey Chilli Now that winter is approaching we will need more warm foods to keep our temperatures up. The slow cooker is one of those appliances that were created by a genius that knew how important it is to eat healthy nutritious food; the slow cooker is the best way to keep... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Sep 8th, 2015 - 2534 Views

As winter approaches, many birds will be hunting for reliable sources of food. Many birds scavenge roadways to find salt, minerals and sand. The following recipes provide a good source of energy and nutrients for our feathered friends! Hanging Heaven 3 parts suet 1 part cornmeal 1 part peanut butter 1... 

by Gillian Kelly on Sep 4th, 2015 - 1776 Views

Tai Chi exercises for beginners   Tai Chi is a great way to bring relaxation to the mind, as well as wonderful exercise, here is a simply maneuver that a lot of people can try. Step 1 Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart to start a beginner routine. Rest your hands on your hips. Gently let your... 

by Gillian Kelly on Sep 1st, 2015 - 3249 Views

Ingredients olive oil 250 g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting 3 ripe bananas 2 tablespoons fresh apple juice 125 g unsalted butterhttp://www.frg.ie/wp-admin/post-new.php 2 large free-range eggs ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons runny honey 50 g pecans Method Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas... 

by Gillian Kelly on Aug 31st, 2015 - 2742 Views

The Holistic Health Benefits of Qigong Qigong was developed by Taoist and Buddhist Masters in China approximately five thousand years ago.  It was thought that they based it on the movements of five animals (the tiger, deer, bear, monkey and crane.) Qigong which is pronounced (chee gung) is the life... 

by Gillian Kelly on Aug 26th, 2015 - 3713 Views

Young children have become very adept with modern technology. Whether it is showing grandma how to send a text or playing with their computer games, they know how to do it. While it is beneficial to be computer savvy and not a technophobe, it can cause some problems. Dr Iain McGilchrist, who is a medical... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 20th, 2015 - 1822 Views

Google Finances New Technology for Blind People Ever wondered what being blind feels like? As children we used to pretend that we were blind and would try and make our way around the house without opening our eyes; to see if we could make it to the next room without peeping, feeling our way around the... 

by Gillian Kelly on Aug 18th, 2015 - 4457 Views

One warm August afternoon when I was out for a stroll around Cork Street, I came upon a large garden centre called ‘Urban Plant Life’. This is an Irish owned and managed company which has been in business since the early 1980’s. Its philosophy is to provide customers with the highest quality of... 

by Gillian Kelly on Aug 12th, 2015 - 1586 Views

The first layer: • ¾ cup dates (stone-free), soaked for a few minutes in hot water to soften (then remove soaking water carefully) • 1 cup mixed nuts (I recommend hazelnuts, almonds and brazil nuts) • 2 tbsp non-dairy milk The Creamy Second Layer: • 1 cup cashew nuts, soaked in water for minimum... 

by Gillian Kelly on Aug 12th, 2015 - 1507 Views

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups unsweetened plain soy milk 1 tablespoon maple syrup, plus more for serving (optional) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Cooking spray Fresh fruit for serving (optional) Jam for serving (optional) Soy yogurt for serving... 

by Gillian Kelly on Aug 5th, 2015 - 2062 Views

Cup Cakes Recipe Why not?  Something to forget about the weather! Ingredients 125 grams self-raising flour 125 grams caster sugar 125 grams soft unsalted butter 2 large eggs ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons milk 1 packet instant royal icing food colouring (for preference colour pastes) cake...