Lifestyle

by Jacqueline Spain on Oct 5th, 2016 - 1049 Views

  “For the first time in eight years, there are more than two million people at work. This year, we will exceed our target of moving 20,000 people from long-term unemployment to work,” Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar said about the latest CSO figures showing that unemployment has... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Oct 5th, 2016 - 1264 Views

Ingredients 75g melted butter 250g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda pinch of salt ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground nutmeg 115g  caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 large, ripe bananas 2 medium eggs 125ml milk 10 walnut kernels (optional) To serve 2 bananas,... 

by Gillian Kelly on Oct 3rd, 2016 - 1172 Views

Homemade Tomato and Basil Soup Preparation time: 5 minutes    Cooking time: 20 minutes   Ingredients 4 tomatoes peeled, seeded and diced 4 cups of tomato juice 14 fresh basil leaves 1 cup of whipped cream Salt and pepper   Method Place tomatoes and juice in a stock pot over medium heat. Simmer... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Sep 28th, 2016 - 1010 Views

Walking down the street, Late at night Not feeling wrong, not feeling right I don’t know where I am going, but I am not going home Walking down the road Thinking in my head Not wanting very much Clean sheets and a bed Walking down a lane, one of the many but they all look the same A dead end, or a... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Sep 28th, 2016 - 861 Views

Ingredients 1 large butternut squash? 1 onion, peeled and cut into wedges? 2 garlic cloves, peeled? 2 sprigs rosemary, finely chopped? 4 tbsp olive oil? 12 chestnuts, roasted, peeled and chopped 1.5L vegetable stock? Salt and pepper to taste Method Preheat the oven to 200ºC/gas mark 6. Peel... 

by Gillian Kelly on Sep 27th, 2016 - 951 Views

Ingredients 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups gluten-free flour 1 ⁄ 3 cup cornstarch 1 ⁄ 2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 8 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces 1 large egg 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 7 medium apples, peeled, cored and very thinly sliced. Use mildly sweet to tart very crisp apple (such as Granny... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Sep 20th, 2016 - 1070 Views

  Ingredients: 225g plain flour 2 tsps baking powder 375g packet of fruit mix 250ml cold tea 50ml whiskey 125g light brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp mixed spice A ring Method Place the fruit mix in a bowl and pour over the whiskey and tea. Allow to soak over night. Preheat the oven to 170c and grease... 

by Gillian Kelly on Sep 19th, 2016 - 1037 Views

    Rhubarb Crumble Cake Ingredients 150 g (5oz) unsalted butter, softened, plus extra to grease 400 g (14oz) rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 2.5cm (1in) pieces 175 g (6oz) golden caster sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 100 g (3½oz) ground almonds 3 tbsp milk 125 g (4oz) self-raising flour 1 tsp... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Sep 14th, 2016 - 1037 Views

Ingredients: 2 fennel bulbs with fronds 1 pound carrots, chopped 1 medium onion, quartered 1 garlic clove 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp sugar 2 1/2 cups chicken stock 2 1/2 cups of water 1 tsp fennel seeds Method Preheat oven 200C Chop enough fennel fronds to measure 1 tbsp and reserve. Discard... 

by Gillian Kelly on Sep 6th, 2016 - 1106 Views

The Paleo diet which was founded by Loren cordain, has become the new hollywood trend in recent years, with some celebrities swearing by it. When Jack Osbourne was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis he decided to eliminate grains, gluten and dairy, because these food cause inflammation in the body. Actress... 

by Tony Gorman on Sep 6th, 2016 - 1687 Views

Hallow be to all we see As autumn comes our way When evenings they grow shorter To cloak the light of day When ripened fruit will bow the branch And winds will make them fall And fields of gold are sowed again Where once it grew so tall And migrant birds have left our shores Before our winters chill And... 

by Gillian Kelly on Sep 2nd, 2016 - 1086 Views

Home Made Brown Soda Bread Ingredients 350g/12oz Ground Wholemeal 125g/4oz Cream Flour 15g/1/2 oz Wheatgerm (optional) 275-425ml/1/2-3/4pt Buttermilk or Sour Cream 1 tsp Bread Soda 1/2 tsp Salt 25g/1oz Bran (optional) Method Sieve the cream flour, salt and bread soda into a bowl. Mix in the wholemeal,... 

by Gillian Kelly on Aug 31st, 2016 - 1353 Views

Apple cider vinegar has been used as a health and beauty tonic for thousands of years. In Roman times Cleopatra used it as a facial toner because it’s high acidic levels helped to balance the pH of the skin. Soldiers used it in the US Civil War and World War 1 to treat wounds on the battle field, and... 

by Gillian Kelly on Aug 29th, 2016 - 4928 Views

Study Finds That Older People Are Happier Getting older is often seen as a very negative experience for most people. Our faces change and our skin loses its elasticity. Our hair becomes coarse and grey, or it may fall out. We can develop arthritis and have other health problems. Surely these factors... 

by Gillian Kelly on Aug 26th, 2016 - 1116 Views

Vegan Shepherds Pie Ingredients 600 g Maris Piper potatoes 600 g sweet potatoes 40 g dairy-free margarine 1 onion 2 carrots 3 cloves of garlic 2 sticks of celery 1 tablespoon coriander seeds olive oil ½ a bunch of fresh thyme 350 g chestnut mushrooms 12 sun-dried tomatoes 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Method Preheat... 

by Alan Finn on Aug 24th, 2016 - 1387 Views

Some people who are elderly and others who have ongoing disabilities have lashed out at the Glasnevin Trust, over not being able to gain entry to Palmerstown Graveyard, on a Sunday while they tend to loved ones graves. This graveyard – which is in Palmerstown on the outskirts of Dublin City – in... 

by Alan Finn on Aug 22nd, 2016 - 1507 Views

Office Of The Public Works Free Events           Are you thinking of coming to Ireland for a holiday? Or maybe you live in Ireland and would like to visit some of Ireland’s better known attractions for free! Every first Wednesday of each month, The Office of Public Works, will let you get... 

by Gillian Kelly on Aug 22nd, 2016 - 1244 Views

Thai Chicken Green Curry Ingredients 750 g free-range chicken thighs , skinless and boneless groundnut oil 400 g mixed oriental mushrooms , cleaned 1 x 400ml tin light coconut milk 1 organic chicken stock cube 6 kaffir lime leaves 200 g mangetout ½ a bunch fresh Thai basil 2 limes For the curry paste: 4... 

by Gillian Kelly on Aug 18th, 2016 - 1285 Views

Mediterranean Lifestyle Linked to Better Mood The Mediterranean is famous for its sunshine, beautiful beaches, friendly people, parties and siestas, but it is also considered to have one of the healthiest lifestyles in the world. A study by Almudena Sánchez-Villegas, associate professor of preventative... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 17th, 2016 - 1127 Views

The vegan Dublin Vegfest is taking place next month, 11th of September, at the Griffith Conference Centre, Dublin 8. Why not try this vegan smoothie to get you in the mood for the festivities. This is a Kale and Chocolate vegan smoothie by Elise Museles. I found this on the Reducetarian website, an...