by MJF | Mar 31, 2025 | April Fool's Day, Holidays
April Fool’s Day in the Kitchen: A Chef’s Guide to Playful Culinary Trickery April Fool’s Day isn’t just for mischievous office pranks or swapping salt for sugar—it’s a prime opportunity for chefs to have a bit of fun with their craft. Over the centuries, food...
by MJF | Mar 28, 2025 | American, Bay Leaf, Beef Main Courses, Caraway Seeds, Coriander Seeds, International Cuisines, Irish, Main Courses, Mustard Seeds, Parsley, Spices & Herbs, St Patricks Day, Thyme
Corned Beef and Cabbage with Root Vegetables A classic dish deeply rooted in Irish-American culinary tradition. The beef is slowly poached with aromatic spices and vegetables resulting in a very flavourful dish. Cutting BoardCooks KnifeLarge Pot with a Lid 1.5–2 Kg...
by MJF | Mar 11, 2025 | Holidays, St Patricks Day
The History of St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated annually on March 17, honours the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. Born in Roman Britain in the 5th century, he was kidnapped as a teenager and brought to Ireland as a slave. He later escaped but...