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Summer Salmon Salad

August 26, 2015

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We are really lucky to have so much wild salmon here in the Pacific Northwest, with exotic names like Chinook, Sockeye, and Coho. When I arrived here I was so excited to try them all, but when I first sampled some Sockeye salmon, I didn’t really like it. It tasted way ‘fishier’ to the Atlantic salmon I was used to, and I wasn’t sure it was for me. Continue Reading…

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Zoodles Caprese

August 6, 2015

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Once again we are blessed/cursed with a glut of courgettes in the garden. I say blessed because I love courgettes. I also say cursed because I can barely keep up with them, and the OH really dislikes them. Continue Reading…

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Eggs Croustade

January 23, 2015

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One my favorite tea time suppers is a simple boiled egg and toasted soldiers. It’s easy, tasty, and such comfort food.  It’s also nostalgic, and reminds me of being a child, enjoying the wonder of small toasted soldiers. Continue Reading…

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Potato Salad with Smoked Salmon and Eggs

August 11, 2014

Potato Salad with Smoked Salmon and Eggs

I never realized how important potatoes were to me until I moved to the other side of the world and realized potatoes just weren’t the same here as they are in Ireland. I am not sure why – I guess the soil is different, the climate is different, there are different varieties etc. The point is, potatoes over here just don’t taste as good to me as our famous Irish spuds. Continue Reading…

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Coriander and Lime Noodle Salad

April 29, 2014

NoodleSaladFDining al desko in the office is often not as fun as it should be. It’s either a tired and limp sandwich or else it’s scalding hot leftovers in the microwave. I’m always trying to figure out ideas for work lunches that are simple, tasty and don’t require a trip to the microwave. Continue Reading…

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Quick Creamy Salmon and Spinach Pasta

April 9, 2014

Quick Creamy Salmon and Spinach Pasta

This pasta dish is so easy to make, and can be ready in the same amount of time that it takes to boil the pasta. I always make sure to have the ingredients for this dish on my weekly shopping list, as its a great dish to whip up at short notice. Continue Reading…