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Eating for Two

Although pregnancy is often one of the happiest and most exciting times in a couple’s relationship, it may come after a long period of anticipation and emotion. There can be complications or uncomfortable symptoms, which can take away from the enjoyment or cause further stress. Nutritional therapist Eleanor Winters reveals the importance of nutrition from [...]

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Galway Comfort Food

  Get set for winter with these gorgeous recipes from the Ard Bia Cookbook, one of Galway’s foodie havens. The book concentrates on local ingredients but with a special twist. Galway sourced artisan products are paired with new Middle Eastern flavours to create a family friendly go to manual for all your kitchen needs.Written by Aoibheann [...]

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An Autumn Pudding Bursting With Fruit

This month Galway chef Liz Nolan brings us some delicious vegetarian recipes… Autumn pudding with blackberries, apples and almonds is a very simple and nutritious dessert. The almond topping has a lovely dense texture and Liz uses cooking apples because she says the flavour is so much better for this dish than eating apples. Make this [...]

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An Alternative Pancake Recipe

An alternative pancake recipe from Saba Kai Yad Sai Pancake Tuesday is around the corner and this alternative recipe from Saba makes the perfect savoury pancakes for two. The recipe below gives you the expertise to cook at home or indeed you can drop into Saba and treat yourself to the expert’s version for just [...]

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Mincemeat Treats by Emma Lewis

Try a new take on classic mince pies at your Christmas party this year. Guests will love them with a glass of mulled wine or try serving with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream for a festive pudding. Makes: 16 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes   Ingredients: 75g low-fat margarine spread 3 Granny [...]

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Christmas Fruitcake by Emma Lewis

Enjoy this luscious fruit cake with a cup of tea. With no added fat this sweet treat is guilt-free.   Serves: 12 Preparation time: 10 minutes, plus soaking Cooking time: 50 minutes   Ingredients: 350g dried fruit mix (sultanas, currants, raisins and candied peel) 225ml hot breakfast tea made with 1 tea bag 1 orange [...]

Red Pumpkin Curry with Grilled Beef

  Haunted Halloween recipe from Saba Red pumpkin curry with grilled beef Spice up the scariest night of the year with a delicious red pumpkin curry with grilled beef from Thai and Vietnamese eatery, Saba. This bespoke dish was created by Saba’s executive chef, Taweesak Trakoolwattana with a focus on the fresh, healthy ingredients and [...]

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Turkey Picatta

The other white meat It is already Friday and we are closing out week two of the kids summer holidays. We have swam, rode horses, played soccer, raced bikes, had a basketball brawl with the neighbourhood kids and been camping. The food has been flying in through the back door, barely having time to be [...]

Cava In Focus

Cava | In Focus

Tapas heaven One of Galway City’s favourite restaurants, Cava serves the best authentic Spanish cuisine and tapas in the country. The tapas are to die for, as is the wine, which has been chosen with as much care as every other item on the menu. It showcases over 50 regional Spanish Tapas and is famous [...]

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