Now is great time to get little hands interested in baking and cooking
02/04/2020
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02/04/2020
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Now is great time to get little hands interested in baking and cooking
The cherry blossoms are in full bloom at the moment
Ear fungus are a really amazing species
At the recent Goss Awards I met the former Miss Universe, the beautiful Dancing with the Stars contestant Grainne Gallanagh who is now gone back to help on the front line fighting the coronavirus
You can use old egg cartons chitting potatoes in a sunny windowsill
Dungarvan bay is an important habitat for birds as the mudflats are excellent feeding grounds in the winter
Since its name is derived from carbonaro (the Italian word for 'charcoal burner'), some believe this dish was first made as a hearty meal for Italian charcoal workers
Camellias produce gorgeous flowers in colours of pink through to white in early spring . Picture: Pixabay
Nettles are the host plant for several species
Here I am at the Laurel Hill Fashion Show at the Strand Hotel with Cecile Lee Coveney, Aidan Lyddy, Stephanie McKeon, Sue Flynn, Lorcan Murray, Michael Cregan,, Norma Lenihan, and Asta Lee
Admittedly eggs benedict is a little trickier than most breakfasts Picture: Pixabay
I was so humbled to be honoured with a civic reception in my home town, and particularly to be joined by my family
Leaving some space in your garden for nature to grow is a great way to attract wildlife from butterflies to bunnies Picture: Pixabay
Greenfinches are a rare sight in garden these days Picture: Pixabay
Laksa is a curry based noodle dish that originates from Malaysia and Singapore Picture: Pixabay
Ireland shares the same latitudinal line as Japan - this is why cherry blossoms do so well in this country Picture: Pixabay
Best to leave it alone: You shouldn't really take frogspawn from the wild. It Is technically illegal as the common frog is a protected species
Spice up your meat-free dinner with this vegetable madras
Most summer flowers need to be sown in February or March to see their full bloom by July-August Picture: Pixabay
Plenty of cotoneaster berries: The fact there is still good crop of these berries around is a sign of a mild winter - birds will only eat these as a last resort Picture: Pixabay
I caught up with fashion designer Eamon McGill, presenters Alan Huges and Glenda Gilson for a chat about Oscar fashion on Virgin Media One
Pasta can also be used as a sneaky way of getting vegetables into fussy little eaters Picture: Pixabay
St. Valentine, the patron saint of love
I am thrilled with the new Limerick brand and I was delighted to attend the launch where I'm pictured with Richard Lynch, I Love Limerick; Asta Lee and Cecile Lee Coveney from Holman Lee Agency; Mayo
With a little attention cut flowers can last for weeks and weeks
Thomond NS pupils learnt of the negative impact of litter on wildlife
Keema can be made from almost any meat, can be cooked by stewing or frying
Saffron commands a price per weight greater than gold
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There are now 67 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Limerick
Embury Close residents in Adare enjoy an open air concert
Eliminated: Outgoing senator Maria Byrne
Regeneron employs 1,000 people at its base in the Raheen Industrial Estate | PICTURE: MICHAEL COWHEY
The body of Brooklyn Colbert was found at a house in Ballynanty last November
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