Well it all started with a conversation I had with Nick Lawrance after the Top Eight Books were published. It went along the lines of: Nick: So, can we do top ten albums next, then? Can we? Me: Oh, go on then. So, here we go then. The rules are: 1. No greatest hits or … Continue reading desert island discs – the challenge
Author: maireaddoyle
Food & Drink I Miss
Food & drink I miss about Ireland Decent sausages Decent brown bread Smoked cod from the chipper Tayto and King crisps Corned beef Red lemonade Liga! Irish cheddar cheese Decent apple tart (preferably made by my mother) Decent fruit scones Bernard’s meatballs and spaghetti Food & drink I miss about England Egg mayonnaise ready-made from … Continue reading Food & Drink I Miss
Blogging by Mail
I came across something really interesting on another blog today. http://www.bibliocook.com is a great food blog by a woman in Dublin. Following her link to http://www.thehappysorceress.blogspot.com, I have signed up for Blogging by Mail. Here's the idea: Food bloggers from all over the world swap treats and baked good, recipes and more, sending care packages … Continue reading Blogging by Mail
Culture Shock Update
Language The equivalent Aussie terminology for "like O'Connell Street/Piccadilly" is "as busy as Bourke Street Mall". Of course, as soon as Aly and Mena pointed this out to me, I remembered it. Another great phrase I heard in a meeting today (I had to stop the meeting to ask the context!) was "get a guernsey". … Continue reading Culture Shock Update
Máiréad Doyle 