What makes you happy?

A recent Irish Times survey (April 2019) suggests that vast majority of people in Ireland are happy with life, more than what they perceive their parents lives to have been.  Better economic times / prosperity has an impact (although money never really makes you happy!) The same article showed that 100% of people under 50…

Pea & Mint Soup

Ingredients 1 litre vegetable or chicken stock 1 medium onion Medium bag of peas 1 clove of garlic 5 tbsp. chopped fresh mint 1 tbsp. 0% fat natural yogurt Seasoning salt and pepper Put Peas, garlic, onion and garlic into a pot of vegetable or chicken stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for a…

Spicey Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients I head Cauliflower 1 Medium Onion chopped 2 Cloves of Garlic 1 heaped tsp turmeric 1 ½ tsp ground coriander or bunch of fresh coriander 1 tsp Cumin 1tsp Nutmeg 1.5 litre chicken or vegetable stock.. Add in 200g chickpeas 1 Litre of Stock (or use stock cubes.) Put cauliflower, onion, garlic into the…

Egg and Tomato Frittata

Ingredients 4 Eggs ¼ Cup Low Fat Milk Liberal handful of Spinach 3 Medium Vine Tomatoes (thinly sliced) Herbs (preferably fresh) i.e. parsley, thyme, basil etc… Spring Onion Black Pepper to season Tsp Olive Oil Pinch of Paprika Blend or whisk the eggs, milk and cracked black pepper Add tsp. Olive Oil to a pan…