A few weeks ago we were invited to attend an event at Claregalway Castle. The event was to introduce Galwegians to several wines from the Loire valley (d’Anjou). The wines were being showcased alongside some of Galway’s premium foods. It was already the weekend, and seeing as the Castle is within walking distance from our home,… Read more »
Perfect for school lunches & super suppers! Ah. Listen to the quietness of the house now. The calm house that arrives with September’s first breath is something to be relished. I only had two days to enjoy it before heading back to college myself, but, my oh my, was it lovely. The floors stayed clean, the… Read more »
Claregalway girl Móna Wise whose first book The Chef & I will be released later this month, has been signed up by the Sunday Times newspaper to pen a weekly food column. The column premiered this week with Móna and her American Chef husband Ron featuring as the cover story for the Sunday Times Sunday section. As… Read more »
The month of January is weird. Every where I go I meet people that are in a state of flux. Coming down of their Christmas high and trudging onwards day by day with work, or college, or parenting. There appears to be a cloud hanging over everyone. The same worries are flitting in and out… Read more »
A Claregalway student and mother of four has set herself a challenge of feeding her family on €10 a day this month. Food blogger Móna Wise, a full-time student at NUI Galway, aims to achieve her goal without compromising on nutrition.
Finding my voice Oh, I know. I have a voice. But this writing lark that I have gotten myself into has a very private and personal voice and to be honest, it is not one I always feel like sharing. I think that it is because I am still not quite there yet. I still question… Read more »
Marriage, Munchkins, Money & Muck Being asked to write a piece for the Nuacht Chláir is an honour and I am proud to submit a few Wise Words whenever a space filler is needed. Being asked to write something for the Nuacht Chláir about myself and my life—now that is a little daunting. I mean, don’t… Read more »
