Lifestyle

by FRG.ie Admin on Sep 14th, 2016 - 1559 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 - 1657 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 - 2492 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 - 1662 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 - 1858 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 Jacqueline Spain on Aug 30th, 2016 - 2840 Views

For years now there have been great excitement about the latest stem cell therapy being a practical cure for people who have been infected with the HIV virus. The reason this therapy is making headlines is because with stem cell therapy you will not need daily medication as is the case with the antiretroviral... 

by Gillian Kelly on Aug 29th, 2016 - 6277 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 - 1664 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 Gillian Kelly on Aug 26th, 2016 - 2453 Views

  Cold Sore Kills Baby Girl This is the tragic story of a young couple whose beautiful new born baby girl dies suddenly.  Their baby was born healthy, but because of contracting a fatal cold sore virus, her organs failed and she passed away at just 12 days old.  Despite their heartbreaking experience... 

by Alan Finn on Aug 24th, 2016 - 2219 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 - 2013 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 - 1794 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 - 2401 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 - 1798 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... 

by Gillian Kelly on Aug 15th, 2016 - 2157 Views

Healing Effects of the Sun The sun is high in the sky today and while some people will bask in its warmth, others will hide in the shade, fearful that they might be harming their skin, or worse still increasing their risk of skin cancer. Scientists have portrayed negative warnings about the sun for... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 10th, 2016 - 1970 Views

Two companies at the Digital Hub have been shortlisted for this year’s Web Awards 2016. Athena Media and Silicon Republic were nominated for categories of Best Arts and Culture and Best Daily Web Only Publication. Athena Media was shortlisted for their transmedia creative arts project “Wild Stories”... 

by Gillian Kelly on Aug 9th, 2016 - 1335 Views

Ingredients: Pastry 225g / 8oz Plain Flour 50g / 2oz Icing Sugar 150g / 5oz Margarine (room temperature) 1 Egg Yolk 1 Tablespoon Cold Water Few drops Lemon Juice   Filling 50g / 2oz Cornflour 125g / 4oz Caster Sugar 300ml / 1/2pt Water Rind & Juice of 2 Lemons 2 Egg Yolks   Meringue 3... 

by Gillian Kelly on Aug 8th, 2016 - 2503 Views

What is Iridology? The eyes are known as ‘the windows of our soul’ and this is truer then we realise. Iridology is the study of the iris (the coloured part of the eye.) The iris can show physiological problems, personality traits, psychological problems and how effective your working organs... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 4th, 2016 - 2277 Views

Jamestown Market The Jamestown Flea Market and Car Boot Sale takes place every Saturday and Sunday at 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8. The little Flea Market was recently reviewed by www.yours.ie and was compared by the writer as a “indoors market with a Narnian wardrobe of stuff you didn’t... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 3rd, 2016 - 1338 Views

Ingredients Potatoes 300g, peeled and diced Leeks 3, sliced and washed Butter 50g Flour 2 tbsp Milk 200ml Cheddar 100g Gruyere or other vegetarian melting cheese 100g Dijon mustard 1 tsp Flat-leaf parsley a handful, chopped Puff pastry 300g Egg 1, beaten, to glaze Method Cook the potatoes in a pan of...