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SEVEN DELICIOUS WAYS TO EAT CAULIFLOWER
A few years ago I did a series of blog posts highlighting a different vegetable each week and sharing ideas on how to cook and prepare it...


FAVOURITE COOKBOOKS OF 2018
There was so much to choose from in the way of good cookbooks this year, I decided to keep this round-up all about the Irish authors…...


HOW TO MAKE ALL THREE OF THESE DELICIOUS SALADS IN LESS THAN 20 MINUTES
Happy Friday y'all. I was driving home from town mid-morning and already starving as this heatwave has me up and having breakfast at 6am....


TEN WAYS TO INDULGE YOUR LOVE OF FOOD THIS SUMMER
Summer holiday season is upon us. It's time to shake off our regular routines and make the most of long days of freedom. There really is...


SEVEN RECIPES THAT WILL HAVE YOU EATING WELL ALL SUMMER LONG
It's another scorching day here in Kilkenny. What a great way to start our four day work week. I've set up a mini office outside: close...


FIVE WAYS TO REINVENT YOUR SALAD
It feels like we've been collectively willing it warm and I think it's finally working. The weather forecasters have promised warmer...


5 RECIPES TO HELP YOU THROUGH VEGANUARY
It's no coincidence that we start craving lighter foods after a good month of eating all the cheese and chocolate in sight. For me, I...


FIVE RIDICULOUSLY TASTY LENTIL DISHES
A scroll through the recipe section of my blog will quickly reveal my lentils obsession. If asked what my favourite foods are, chances...


FIVE REASONS TO CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF SALAD SEASON
What better way to savour the taste of summer than by dining on freshly made salads al fresco. I'm a fan of salads all year round but I...


HOW TO BEAT THE JANUARY FOOD BLUES
If December is all about cooking delicious Christmas food and eating out, who would blame us for thinking that January is all about...


TOP FOOD TRENDS FOR 2017
Food is becoming more and more exciting and we are talking about food more than we ever have before. It's the time of year to look ahead...


MY FAVOURITE HONEST PROJECT RECIPES FROM 2016
I'm always in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes, sometimes successfully and other times not so successfully. Of course my...


PERFECT FOOD IN THE KILDARE COUNTRYSIDE
And the award for the most perfect food in the most perfect space goes to..... I doubt that the owners of The Green Barn knew about my...


ADD WARMTH TO YOUR COOKING WITH THESE FIVE WINTER SPICES
There is nothing quiet like the scent of warm winter spices wafting through the kitchen on a cold winter's day. Some of my favourite...


Five Honest Project oat recipes to celebrate #WorldPorridgeDay
It’s World Porridge Day today and usually these types of world food days pass by unmarked here at the Honest Project. Who else feels that...


Five tips to make you a 'cooking from scratch' pro
Summer is drawing to a close and for many that means getting back into school and work routines. This time of year is a little like...


Advice: 10 Tips to Make Food Prep Quick & Easy
For anyone who follows The Honest Project, you will know that I make most of my meals from scratch using wholefoods and minimally...
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