Lifestyle

by FRG.ie Admin on Jun 20th, 2017 - 234 Views

BorrowMyDoggy connects dog owners with trusted local people who would love to look after their dog. We make it easy to arrange walks, playtime, overnight stays or holidays. Our aim is to help dog owners when they need it, give dogs more exercise and playtime and to allow people without a dog to spend... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jun 7th, 2017 - 198 Views

Ingredients 80 ml melted coconut oil and extra for greasing 180 ml honey 150 ml almond milk zest of 2 lemons 2 tbsp poppy seeds 300 g ground almonds 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp coarse salt 2 egg whites For the drizzle 1 x 400ml tin coconut milk, refrigerate over night 2 tbsp honey juice of 2 lemons   Method Preheat... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 31st, 2017 - 210 Views

Ingredients: 3 kg pork baby back ribs 2 onions, peeled and sliced in half 1 bulb of garlic, peeled and top sliced off Pinch of salt For the barbecue sauce: 60g demerara sugar 4 tbsp dark soy sauce 4 tbsp tomato ketchup 4 tbsp honey 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1 tbsy dried english mustard 2... 

by Tony Gorman on May 23rd, 2017 - 429 Views

I’m sure a lot of people can relate to leaving the home they were brought up in with all the memories it held over the years. I lived in 517 Carnlough Road, Cabra West and I remember years after my parents had passed on and the house was sold I took a trip to Cabra and walked by the house and in my... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 17th, 2017 - 162 Views

Ingredients 250g icing sugar 4 egg whites 2 teaspoons of cornflour 1 teaspoon of white wine vinegar 300g strawberries 300ml crean, whipped 3 tablespoons of strawberry jam Method Preheat the oven to 150′ C. Line two baking trays with parchment. Place the icing sugar  and egg whites in a standing... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 9th, 2017 - 280 Views

  Ingredients: Poutine Gravy: 3 Tbsp cornstarch 2 Tbsp water 6 Tbsp unsalted butter 1/4 cup all purpose flour 20 oz beef broth 10 oz chicken broth Pepper, to taste     Deep Fried Chips: 2lbs Russet potatoes Frying oil   Toppings: 1-1/2 cups white cheddar cheese curds (or turn chunks... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 2nd, 2017 - 183 Views

Ingredients: For the tomato marinara sauce 3-4 tbsp of olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced 2 x 400g tin of whole tomato 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes 1/2 tsp dried oregano sea salt For the breadcrumbed chicken 300 ml sunflower oil 4 medium chicken breasts 2 large eggs beaten 200g... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Apr 26th, 2017 - 276 Views

The latest March Homeless Figures were published yesterday and include the national figures for homeless adults, homeless families and dependents. Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D. said the figures for March are a stark indicator of the challenges... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Apr 26th, 2017 - 203 Views

Ingredients: 200g wholewheat pasta 1 large bulb of garlic 300g cherry tomatoes 1 large red onion 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil A good pinch of sea salt and ground black pepper A large handful of grated parmesan cheese Small handful of basil leaves Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200C 2. Slice... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Apr 25th, 2017 - 218 Views

  Ingredients 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 3 tablespoons of sugar 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt, optional 3 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil Splash vanilla extract 3 tablspoons chocolate chips   Method Put the flour, sugar, cocoa powder... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Apr 19th, 2017 - 202 Views

Ingredients: 1/2 cup of unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups of sliced onions 4 cans of beef broth 2 tablespoons of dry sherry 1 teaspoon dried thyme salt and pepper to taste 4 slices of french bread 4 slices of provolone cheese 2 slices swiss chesse, sliced 1/4 cup of grated paremsan cheese Method Melt... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Apr 18th, 2017 - 234 Views

Ingredients 2 Tbsp butter 2 cloves garlic 2 cups chicken broth 1.5 cups whole milk 8oz. fettuccine 12 pieces sun dried tomatoes Freshly cracked pepper ¼ cup grated Parmesan Optional: Add a tbsp of wholegrain mustard Method Cut the sun dried tomatoes into small pieces and set aside. Mince the garlic... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Apr 12th, 2017 - 272 Views

Ingredients 4 sea bass fillets, skin on 40g/1½oz butter 60g/2¼oz panko breadcrumbs 1 unwaxed lemon, finely grated zest 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon 40g/1½oz Parmesan, coarsely grated salt and freshly ground black pepper For the sauce 200g/7oz crème fraîche dash caster sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice Method Preheat... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Apr 11th, 2017 - 132 Views

Ingredients 200g sea salt 300g light muscovado sugar 2kg/4lb 8oz piece pork shoulder 100ml maple syrup 100g wholegrain mustard 2 tbsp English mustard powder Method Mix the sea salt and 200g of the sugar in a large food bag, add the pork and coat it well. (If you don’t have a bag, rub over the... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Apr 5th, 2017 - 372 Views

  Herbal Tea Teas such as chamomile, ginger, green, peppermint and butterbar are highly effective in reducing inflammation, itchy eyes, sinus congestion and headaches. Honey It is believed that by eating local raw honey can creat immunity to the allergens. The bee pollen is transfered from flower... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Apr 4th, 2017 - 211 Views

Ingredients: Serves 6 For the lamb: 1 leg of lamb, on the bone (roughly 2½ kg to serve 6-8) 4-5 garlic cloves, sliced into slivers 3 sprigs of rosemary, leaves finely chopped 3 tbsp of rapeseed oil Sea salt and ground black pepper For the wild garlic pesto: (optional) 100g of wild garlic, washed and... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Mar 29th, 2017 - 245 Views

Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil ½ cup all natural honey 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup plain flour 1 ½ cups oatmeal 2 tbsp cinnamon ½ Tsp baking soda ½ Tsp salt ½ Tsp baking powder ½ Tsp nutmeg ½ Cup of one or more of the following; dried fruit, dark chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans, Method: 1. Combine... 

by Christine Bond on Mar 28th, 2017 - 1007 Views

What to do when you have been stuck inside for too long? Feel the need to get outdoors and challenge yourself? Tired of seeing a grey, windswept and rainy city? At least with grey, windswept and rainy country days the wind and weather recharges my energy rather than dragging me down.  If the answer... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Mar 28th, 2017 - 251 Views

Ingredients:   135 grams/4.75 ounces salted butter 55 grams/2 ounces cocoa powder (unsweetened), plus extra for sprinkling 350 grams/12 ounces sugar 110 grams/3.75 ounces plain flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 eggs, lightly whisked Method: Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F. Line the bottom of... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Mar 22nd, 2017 - 350 Views

Ingredients: Carrot Cake 200 grams light brown sugar 180 ml vegetable oil 60 grams greek yogurt 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 250 grams all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 260 grams very finely grated carrots 3/4...