Stylish party teasers
Thu, Nov 01, 2012
From the little black dress to beautiful sequin skirts, feminine peplum to opulence details, it is nearly time to dress up for the party season. Here are some party teasers to tempt you when the party season kicks off.
Read more ...Christmas décor at the Kilkenny store
Thu, Nov 01, 2012
Transform your home into a winter wonderland this Christmas with a little help from the Kilkenny store, home to Ireland’s largest collection of Irish designers. With a vast range of exquisite decorations available in Kilkenny stores nationwide and from Kilkenny’s convenient online store, www.kilkennyshop.com, bringing the festive spirit to your home could not be easier.
Read more ...Savour the Festive Food Feast at the g for Console
Thu, Nov 01, 2012
As the festive season approaches it is time to eat, drink, and be merry. That is exactly what the five star g Hotel has planned for its inaugural Foodie Feast, taking place on Sunday November 18 in aid of Console, a dedicated suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention service, set up in 2002 by Paul Kelly after losing his sister Sharon to suicide.
Read more ...The Book Shelf...
Thu, Nov 01, 2012
Domini Kemp, who writes a regular column in The Irish Times, has now produced this her third cookery book, following Real Food Real Fast and It’s a Cookbook. This particular offering provides recipes from the off on such eclectic subjects as ‘fancy casual’, ‘getting it into them – family favourites’, ‘salads, sides, soups and starters’, ‘vegetarian’, ‘main courses: suppers, dinners, lunches’ and ‘sweet treats’. The best of the recipes include: gourmet fancy pants burgers, ultimate oven fries, spicy tomato and horseradish ketchup; posh chicken Kiev; lime, chilli and ginger prawns; roast pork with prune, pine nut, and spinach stuffing; trout and leek pies; fried aubergine with mint and vinegar; lazy veg lasagne; black bean tortillas; ‘cheffy’ shepherd’s pie; chickpea soup with curry prawns; courgette fritters with tzatziki; caramelised garlic tart with goat’s cheese; puy lentils with sundried tomatoes and Cashel blue cheese; winter egg supper; pork schnitzel; banana puddings with toffee sauce; key lime pie; and chocolate, hazelnut and muscovado tart. Overall, an attractive cookery book that is easy to follow with Kemp providing a short personal back-story to go with most recipes.
Read more ...The breakfast roll gets a modern makeover
Thu, Nov 01, 2012
Whether you love to cook, or just love to eat, there are plenty of great foodies on Twitter that you can follow. From celebrity types you would recognise from the television to professional chefs, bloggers, and restaurant critics, many food lovers are tapping into Twitter’s real-time network to offer up recipes, promote products, and recommend restaurants or otherwise. You can get an inside look at life in the kitchen, or just feast your eyes on other people’s lunches. Most of the food community in Ireland have embraced Twitter also. And yes, I myself engage in the occasional tweet (I know you are not supposed to talk to strangers on the internet, but this is different. Honest!) as do a lot of other Irish food bloggers — there are about 600 of us, believe it or not
Read more ...Enjoy Sunday brunch at Maxwells
Thu, Nov 01, 2012
The term ‘brunch’ is of course a portmanteau of breakfast and lunch and is thought to have originated in England in the late 19th century as a student slang term. It became popular in the late 1930s because movie stars and celebrities and the wealthy taking transcontinental train rides in America stopped off in Chicago for a late morning meal.
Read more ...Solid fuel heating made simple with Stoveman Galway
Thu, Nov 01, 2012
Stoveman Galway has announced that its new solid fuel stove shop is now open in Liosbán Estate, Tuam Road, Galway.
Read more ...Christmas décor at the Kilkenny store
Thu, Nov 01, 2012
Transform your home into a winter wonderland this Christmas with a little help from the Kilkenny store, home to Ireland’s largest collection of Irish designers. With a vast range of exquisite decorations available in Kilkenny stores nationwide and from Kilkenny’s convenient online store, www.kilkennyshop.com, bringing the festive spirit to your home could not be easier.
Read more ...A new approach to teeth straightening from clearbraces.ie
Thu, Nov 01, 2012
The benefits of a nice smile are not just skin deep, In a recent study 47 per cent of people chose teeth as the first thing they notice when they meet someone. First impressions are extremely important these days, and teeth which are crooked, crowded, or gapped can affect this.
According to clearbraces.ie many of its 1,000 patients to date commonly mention their increased level of confidence and success after completing the Invisalign treatment. Before commencing treatment a number of patients highlighted their aversion to traditional fixed braces due to the discomfort and appearance of metal brackets and wires.
Read more ...A new approach to teeth straightening from clearbraces.ie
Thu, Nov 01, 2012
The benefits of a nice smile are not just skin deep, In a recent study 47 per cent of people chose teeth as the first thing they notice when they meet someone. First impressions are extremely important these days, and teeth which are crooked, crowded, or gapped can affect this.
Read more ...Putting on the style
Thu, Oct 25, 2012
Mention fashion and what comes to mind? New looks, colours and cuts which usher in each seasonal collection.
Read more ...What’s hot for autumn/winter
Thu, Oct 25, 2012
* Chunky knits. These are big fashion news and come in check or patterned. If you want to make a more demure statement opt for a plainer variety and be assured you will still be a style setter.
Read more ...On the Wine Shelf...
Thu, Oct 25, 2012
Errázuriz, Wild Ferment Chardonnay Casablanca Valley 2009 (Independents €19.99)
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Galway wine news
Thu, Oct 25, 2012
Cases Wine Warehouse’s sixth annual winter wine fair has been confirmed for Thursday November 15. At the fair will be wines the company imports directly from the likes of Cava, Castilla (organic and biodynamic) Rioja, Sicily, and Burgundy. Also included are Pinot Noir from the Central and Leyda valleys; Malbec, Syrah, and Carmenere from Colchagua, plus a wide selection of wines from other great Irish importers such as Celtic Whiskey, Taserra, Mitchells, Karwigs, and Liberty Wines.
Read more ...A very tasty diversion
Thu, Oct 25, 2012
In the village of Oranmore, Péarla na Mara is well worth a detour off the main road. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it has a Mediterranean style menu with a heavy Irish influence and there is a warm welcome from one half of the husband and wife owners, Justyna, at the front of house.
It opens early daily with options such as a full Irish breakfast; a mushroom, ham, and cheese omelette; and a chef’s breakfast of smoked salmon, sautéed spinach, poached free-range eggs, and homemade hollandaise sauce. Even the takeaway breakfast baguette of two sausages, two rashers, and a free-range egg on ciabatta bread is a vast improvement on the garage forecourt version, and at €3.95 isn’t any more expensive.
Read more ...Style Ilse
Thu, Oct 25, 2012
I can, hands up, say that during winter I am not very adventurous with colour, despite my preaching of the importance of brightening up your wardrobe. Yep, I am guilty. But of all the colours I think I could deal with, darker shades of blue are completely doable with my existing closet, and honestly, I am talking about navy. Navy is a rich and luxurious shade and is so easy to wear and wear well. My preference is for blazers, which can make any bright colour dress or top look timeless rather than trendy.
Read more ...Wrap up this winter at Born Clothing
Thu, Oct 25, 2012
Winter is all about covering up and staying warm, along with looking sharp and keeping the style element alive. At present coats are the most important item in your winter wardrobe. At Born Clothing you will not be stuck for choice — coats come in every which way and are highly worked, from tailored, tweed numbers trimmed in leather, to faux fur models cut to the knee.
Read more ...Style Counsel
Thu, Oct 25, 2012
Are you going to a wedding this autumn? Make sure you are the best dressed guest with these gorgeous dresses.
Read more ...Black magic at Lazlo jewellers this Halloween
Thu, Oct 25, 2012
As the grey winter skies approach and the Halloween season sets in, Lazlo jewellers has launched its Midnight Diamonds and Roberto Giannotti collection for autumn/winter 2012, which casts a spell on anyone looking for a dramatic and alluring effect this season.
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