Family-friendly recipes and snippets of family life from an Irish kitchen.
Today at 8.34am Tiarnán turned 5. Such excitement. He suddenly had a super strength that only a 5-year-old, and definitely not a 4-year-old, could have and as we sang Happy Birthday he displayed his new "strength" by doing cartwheels across the kitchen floor. Don't you just ...
I first tasted this elderflower cordial in Ballymaloe two summers ago and I couldn't wait to try the recipe once the elderflower was back in season. The first time I made it, I was quite disappointed with how it turned out, as it somehow didn't taste the same as Darina's had. I'm ...
Chicken goujons or chicken nuggets are something most children seem to love. However, most of the shop-bought varieties are less than desirable. This recipe for goujons isn't only delicious but quite nutritious. Served with homemade wedges and a green salad (or a portion of baked ...
If you are lucky enough to get your hands on some unsprayed strawberries then turning them into strawberry jam is a must. One of my favourite smells in the world would have to be the smell of strawberry jam bubbling on the stove. As a child, my parents had half an acre of strawberries ...
Jack and I with the director of His and Hers, Ken Wardrop. Last night we went to the preview screening of His and Hers at Athlone Cinema. What a wonderful experience; from beginning to end it is like being on an emotional roller coaster, one moment laughing the next in tears. ...
Yesterday we had a lovely afternoon at Taste of Dublin. There was such a vast amount of food stalls that Jack and I didn't know where to start. It was wonderful to get the opportunity to meet different national food producers. Also, we were lucky enough to chat with some of the ...
This is a recipe that Jack got from his Nintendo game "What's Cooking Jamie Oliver?". There are some great, easy-to-manage recipes on this game. These brownies are just perfect for making with kids. The boys all love to help and I find it easier to allocate each with their own ...
This is a basic white soda recipe with the addition of semi sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. It makes a really delicious bread perfect for serving with a good cheese or simply on its own with a nice spread of butter. This can also be baked in a 2lb loaf tin if you prefer. I love ...
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Nessa's Family Kitchen is an Irish food blog with family-friendly recipes and snippets of family life from an Irish kitchen.
