January days..

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That wet and windy day saw us scurry homeward after a short but sociable trip to St George’s Market this morning. The market was full of bemused French people wondering what on earth could persuade people to live in such a dull and dreary place. They were all here for the rugby at Ravenhill this afternoon, where no doubt they’ll learn the true definitions of ‘Baltic’, lashing’ and ‘foundered’ – you have to feel sorry for them!

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It was so dark outside that all the lights were on this morning!

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Home for us then, with some Armagh Bramleys  – Mr Redmond tells me that this is the last of them and that the rhubarb will be coming soon. I love how the changing of the seasons is reflected in one stall – the first of the Rhubarb, strawberries, flowers and apples all make their appearance in their turn on this stall at St George’s.

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The ‘Lady from Armagh’s’ stall at St George’s in the summer time!

 

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I buy their Apple juices for my Mulled Cider at Christmas time..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, Apple crumble, I think; or maybe Apple and Raspberry, as I have some frozen Raspberries from last summer.

https://eatingforireland.com/recipe/apple-and-raspberry-crumble/

I also got some beautiful lemons this morning, so lemon curd is on the cards too – we’ll have it with some scones tomorrow afternoon with any luck, and if any of you want to call in!

https://eatingforireland.com/recipe/home-made-lemon-curd/

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Finished product!

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Raw ingredients for lemon Curd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On my wanderings through this site (you do realise that I cook from my own website, don’t you?) I also spotted an Apple Cake recipe, which, from memory was a success too. If I don’t start soon, I’ll run out of time..

https://eatingforireland.com/recipe/apple-and-sultana-cake/

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Keep warm during these January days! And remember – Rhubarb is coming! :)

 

 

 

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I started writing down recipes in an old copybook when I was about 16. With 6 children at home, my Mother was always glad of a hand in the kitchen, and really allowed us to experiment - as long as we washed up afterwards, and left the kitchen immaculate! Having a tidy kitchen has followed me through my life, as has the habit of writing down my favourite recipes; except that these days I write them for my website, and add photographs when I can. The website really started when it occurred to me that my daughter might like to have these recipes when I've forgotten them. In my early days of cooking for family and friends, I used to phone my Mum all the time to ask her for the recipe for some of our favourite family dinners. She rarely had a recipe to hand - I think, like me, she made a lot of it up as she went along.. So welcome to Eating for Ireland - these are the recipes that my friends and family having been eating these past 40 years.. yes, I truly am ancient! They are tried and tested, and have worked for me for all that time - I have updated them as new ingredients became available - I really hope you'll find something that you can make into a family favourite of your own. You don't have to tell anyone where you found these great new dishes that you're serving up - it can be our little secret, but I'd really love it if you could give me a sneaky 'follow' on Facebook and Instagram.. So off you go - have a good rummage around, you're bound to find something new! My sincere thanks to all of you who have found a recipe that you liked and dropped me a line to tell me - I really do love to hear from you! Happy Cooking! Becks xx

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