Free information meeting – Taking the Mystery out of Drugs

Fri, Nov 09, 2012

Myths and mystery often surround the use of illegal substances. On Friday night, November 16, there will be a free information talk on drug use in Ireland in the Mayo Education Centre, Castlebar (near GMIT).

Host a table quiz in aid of children’s hospital

Fri, Nov 09, 2012

How many children in Ireland are diagnosed with cancer every year? The Children’s Medical and Research Foundation at Our Lady’s Children Hospital, Crumlin, wants to know if you have the answer and is launching The Big Question, a national fundraising campaign to encourage family, friends, companies, organisations, teams and groups all over Ireland to get together on Thursday November 22 and host a table quiz in aid of The CMRF. The Big Question is supported by Newstalk 106- 108FM.

Crime debut novel from Ballinrobe

Fri, Nov 09, 2012

El Niño is the debut crime novel from Ballinrobe writer Mick Donnellan. Having had an immensely successful year in the theatre for 2011 and 2012, Donnellan’s artistic merits are now also being recognised in the fiction world.

GOAL seeking more Mayo Christmas GOAL Mile organisers

Fri, Nov 09, 2012

GOAL is calling on people from all over Mayo to step up to the mark and organise a GOAL Mile in their area this Christmas.

Walk or run for those with MS

Fri, Nov 09, 2012

Multiple Sclerosis Ireland is asking people to run and raise money in the inaugural Remembrance 5k Run which takes place on November 11 in the Phoenix Park, Dublin.

Happy Holidays collection from Lancôme

Fri, Nov 09, 2012

Lancôme celebrates the world’s most beautiful city - Paris, where city illuminations resonate with enchanting shimmer.

Tired of your current hair colour? Try Aveda customised hair colour from Petals

Fri, Nov 09, 2012

Aveda customised hair colour is a truly individual hair colour for more natural results. Created with a conscience, Aveda full spectrum permanent hair colour is naturally derived (from plant and non-petroleum minerals) and so infuses the hair with incredible condition and shine for essentially damage free results. The fade resistant formulas are created with an environmental and social conscience that you can feel good about, and thorough grey coverage.

Punch your way to fitness

Fri, Nov 09, 2012

With the recent success of Katie Taylor in the Olympics, Boxercise classes have now become extremely popular. Adrian Sheerin, a former champion boxer and advanced fitness instructor, is director of Boxercise West, which is now inundated with calls from both men and women looking to start training in his classes.

Christmas Pudding

Fri, Nov 02, 2012

It’s hard to believe but Christmas is less than 2 months away. There is so much to do around Christmas, presents to be bought, friends and family coming home and Christmas dinner to prepare, so now is the perfect time to get a head start. Traditionally, Christmas pudding was made four or five weeks before the big day to help develop the rich distinctive flavours. I have tried many versions and recipes over the years, but this is my favourite. I got this from my grandmother the first Christmas after I had qualified as a chef, and it is as good now as it was then.

Ask the chef

Fri, Nov 02, 2012

Since I started this column a few months ago, I have had a few culinary questions e-mailed to me, and I have decided to start up a new feature on the food and wine page, Ask The Chef. If you have a chef question that you would like an answer to, no matter how trivial, please e-mail me on [email protected] and I will endeavour to help you.

On the Wine Shelf...

Fri, Nov 02, 2012

Tim Adams Shiraz Clare Valley 2009 (Tesco, €16.95)

The Book Shelf...

Fri, Nov 02, 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.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.