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Chicken chasseur in no time at all
Prep: 5 mins Cook: 20 mins Serves: 4 A classic in a flash, you can also use beef. Either way – it’s a winner. Ingredients 8 rashers streaky bacon, chopped into large pieces 4 chicken breasts, cut into large chunks 200g pack baby button mushroom 1 tbsp plain flour 400g tin chopped tomato with garlic …
Quick and easy… and tasty tiramisu
Prep:15 mins plus one hour chilling Serves: 2 Condensed milk is the secret to this super snappy Italian dessert. Coffee and chocolate are a classic combo, simply layer them up and enjoy Ingredients 3 tsp instant coffee granules 3 tbsp coffee liqueur (or Camp Chicory & Coffee Essence) 250g tub mascarpone 85g condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla …
The nine styles of wine
AS diverse as wine is, most bottles can be categorised into nine different styles. Sparkling Wine If you already love sparkling wine, give yourself a pat on the back for your exquisite taste. This wine first came about in France and is synonymous with the region of Champagne. Sparkling wines are the most technically challenging …
Covid and why we might be putting off going to sleep
WE all know that feeling when, in bed, we lift our eyes from Facebook or Insta and see that it’s well past the hour for beauty sleep. We may argue that it’s the only time we get to ourselves, especially with the pandemic having everyone in the family under each other’s feet 24/7. Scientists call …
How the coronavirus might have originated
THERE are four possible scenarios, as to the origins of Covid-19, according to leading science at the World Health organisation (WHO). The first suggests that the virus started out in an animal —probably a bat — that came into contact with a human. The virus, then, immediately began to spread to other humans. The WHO …
Making waves with push for climate change
THE 3Counties Energy Agency (3cea) has welcomed the Government’s announcement to approve a revised Climate Action Bill which includes specific targets on reducing carbon emissions in the next 30 years. . The Kilkenny-Carlow-Wexford agency sees the announcement as an opportunity to build on progress it has made in the region since it was established in 2002. The one-stop-shop is committed …
Fish income hit by marine litter, warns MEP Clune
IRELAND’S fishing industry is losing up to five percent of its annual revenue due to marine pollution, according to Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune. And she said Ireland must lead the way in protecting our seas from marine litter. Fisheries and aquaculture waste now accounts for 27% of marine litter, the MEP said and stressed …
Once upon a springtime…
THE public libraries’ annual Spring Into Storytime programme launched is bring the magic of Storytime to homes across the country. Launched at the beginning of the month, Spring Into Storytime is online again with Kilkenny County Council Library Service organising virtual events and activities, all based around reading and listening to stories, which families throughout Kilkenny can enjoy …
Thomas Moore Irish writer, poet and lyricist and his Kilkenny connection
With Cois Céim And The Saturday Walkers Group Kilkenny Edited and compiled by: Gerry Cody Thomas Moore was born at 12 Aungier Street in Dublin on 28th May 1779. His father came from Kerry, while his mother Anastasia Codd came from Wexford. He had two younger sisters. From an early age Moore showed an interest …
