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honey lime and ginger
3 slices of fresh ginger
the juice of 2 limes – or 1 lemon
1 tbs of honey
Stir the honey in s dash of warm water. Add the ginger and juice and top up with hot but not boiling water. Boiling water will diminish the goodness in the fruit.
mint and lemon warmer
A handful of mint leaves, washed
the juice of a lemon
1 tsp of agave syrup or light honey
Add the mint leaves to a glass and bash with the end of a spoon. You want to bruise the leaves to get the flavour out. Add the honey or syrup and the juice of a lemon. Top up with hot but not boiling water.
hot milk ad honey with a pinch of cinnamon
a cup of milk heated
1/2 tbs of honey
a pinch of cinnamon
Stir all of the ingredients together and drink before bed.
FOOD
Berry and yogurt smoothie
1 cup of berries - either mixed or all one type – blackberries are great when they are available as they are free.
1 small cup of yogurt
1 small cup of ice
1 tsp of vanilla essence – optional
1/2 tbs of honey – add more to taste the berries might vary in tartness
a pinch of cardamom is optional but it tastes great
Blitz everything with your blender. Taste and see if you would like to add anymore sweetness.
Banana, buttermilk and maple syrup with ground almonds
1 banana
1 small cup of buttermilk
1 small cup of ice
1/2 a cup of ground almonds
2 tsp of maple syrup
Blitz everything with your blender. Taste and see if you would like to add anymore sweetness.
Breakfast peanut-buttery delight
1 banana, peeled and chopped
1 tsp of peanut butter
1/2 a cup of ice
1 tsp of honey
1 cup of milk or soya milk
1/2 a cup crunchy granola and a little more for sprinkling on top
Blitz everything in a blender. Hold a little of the granola aside and use it to sprinkle on top to add extra crunch.
FOOD
I though it would be helpful to all non Dubs and perhaps a few true ones to highlight some favorite spots in the city. Quite a few customers from out of town have asked for dinner recommendations of late. This is a whimsical list that is completely personal. I am sure I have forgotten to include some greats....
For dinner-
L'Gueuleton - I love it so much I got married there - www.lgueuleton.com
The Hop House – great Korean – Kimchi Parnell Street
M and L - an adventure in Schezwan Cusine – 13 Cathedral Street
Rothan Cafe - on Portabello bridge – great mezza plate - www.rotanacafe.ie
Coppinger row - good cocktails and hearty food - www.coppingerrow.com
CrackBird – fun and vibrant with buckets of chicken - @crackBIRDdublin
Peploes - on the Green - www.peploes.com
Thorntons canape bar – a real treat - www.thorntonsrestaurant.com
Chapter 1 - always flawless - www.chapteronerestaurant.com
For pints-
Stages Head – Dame Court
Long Hall – Georges Street
Hogans – Georges Street
Bernard Shaw - http://m.bodytonicmusic.com/thebernardshaw
Panti Bar - www.pantibar.com
Kellys Hotel – quiet and intimate - www.kellysdublin.com
Liberary Bar - in the Central Hotel - www.centralhoteldublin.com
Walshes - Stoneybatter – Manor Street
DUBLIN
Here is a link to all the films taken at MAD Foodcamp in Copenhagen over the Summer. It was organised by Rene Redzepi of Noma and brought together great visionaries in the food world.
It is well worth taking the time to watch some of them.
http://madfoodcamp.dk/?cat=4
I had some great meals over the course of my stay most notiably in Pate Pate in the old MeatPacking district (www.patepate.dk) and in Van Stranden Wine Bar sitting on deck chairs overlooking the canal (www.vedstranden10.dk)
I was not lucky enough to eat at Noma but I did get a guided tour by one of their lovely chefs. I snapped a few photographs while there.
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