Something Stirring

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join me while I cook up a delicious one-pot creamy vegetarian stew with mushrooms, beans and potatoes. 2x punnets mushrooms, diced potatoes, 1x tin butter beans, 1x tin cannelini beans, 1x jar lasagna sauce, onion, garlic, fresh sage, fresh parsley, dried herbs, garlic, soy sauce, pickle juice,...

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A storm from two winters previous has left me with a damaged shed roof. I need to weather proof the shed for this winter and make plans for a long term fix, which could involve a lot of block laying!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join me in the kitchen while I prepare a lovely chunky vegetable curry withn wholesome ingredients. 1x aubergine, 2x courgettes, 1x tin chickpeas, tomatoes, 1x punnet mushrooms, garlic, onion, red lentils, Shan spice mix, 1/2 tin coconut milk

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Are we making the right choices in life?

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What to do with a lone aubergine lurking in the cupboard? Make a delicious shakshuka, of course. With onion, potato, butter beans and tinned tomatoes from the store cupboard, this is a tasty dish from storeroom staples. Served topped with eggs of your choice, either fried or poached. Healthy, n...

Join me while I make a super-fast soup which is sweet, creamy and spicy. 1x tin sweetcorn, 3 sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, red curry paste

Join me while I prepare my raised bed and plant out my 30 garlic cloves for next years harvest.

A calming session for those of us who are worried about the state of the world we are in.

Join me while I make this hearty and deliciously tasty vegetarian dish with cupboard staples. White potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, tinned tomatoes, tinned butter beans, tinned mixed beans, garlic, red lentils, piripiri seasoning, macaroni pasta.

Not feeling much like planting garlic today so just a little walk around the garden to see what is going on.

I am forced into the kitchen today as the weather is not pleasant enough for any outdoor shenanigans. So today I have two dishes for you; apple compote and a sweet potato and mushroom flan. For the compote: 4x cooking apples, brown sugar cinnamon. For the flan: 3x medium sweet potatoes, 1x punnet mushrooms, frozen peas, 5x eggs, grated cheese, red onion

Feeling a little philosophical today...

It's experimentation time! Inspired by the making of sauces with beans I decided to try out baked bean pasta sauce for this dish. And I am glad to say it is a success. Super healthy, super tasty. 500g fusilli pasta, 2 punnets mushroom, 2x onions, sage, 1x tin baked beans, 1x tin chopped tomatoes.

Let me tell you how important the weather is to Irish culture and conversation.

It's another version of sweet potato soup! This time with silky smooth coconut milk and Thai red curry paste. So tasty! Great if you like it spicy. 6x sweet potatoes, 2x carrots, 2x onions, garlic, Red Curry Paste, 1x tin coconut milk, 1x tin each of sweetcorn and chickpeas

Thanks for listening out there in Podcastland. It means a lot to me. Join me while I catch you up with what's going on with me.

A fairly simple Asian dish comprising of onions, carrots, mushrooms and dried soya chunks, all mixed with a store bought satay sauce. Ramen noodles finish off the dish.

Such a quick and easy salad to make. Tabbouleh just tastes so good, it must be healthy.

Join me in the polytunnel while I prepare the garlic bulbs for long term storage and for using in the kitchen.

The easiest dish to make with no prep at all. Just throw everything into a pot bring to the boil and simmer. So easy!

Join me while I make a lovely, healthy parsley chimichurri. This versatile mix can be used in a variety of ways, from marinade to sandwich filler or to use as a dip. It is so tasty. And because it derives from South America it needs to pack a little heat! This basic version is made with fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, chili, olive oil & white wine vinegar. (If possible to be made with all fres...

A quick update on my struggles with liking nice food to eat and trying to keep my weight down.

Join me for a peaceful walk along the Wild Atlantic Way on the West Coast of Ireland. Over 20 minutes of lapping waves and children playing. Transport yourself to a calmer place.

Ten minutes of positive affirmations to help you through times when you are feeling low.

Join me while I rustle up a curry from bits and pieces I have lying around the kitchen. Leftover roast chicken, onion, garlic, baby potatoes, mushrooms, baby peppers, peas (frozen), chickpeas (tinned), lentils, chopped tomatoes, Murgh Cholay spice mix.