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  • Oh dear... This is how I know I'm Irish and I've just seen the first sunshine of the year... #farmerstan
  • What a beautiful day filming for #kitchenhero today on Dublin's docklands! Could not have asked for better weather! :)
  • Gotta love that old bolands mill sign in Dublin's Docklands.
  • Hello Dublin! We've got the weather- looking good! :) #kitchenhero
  • The excitement of #eurovision can be too much for some... #poormax
  • Just finished final meeting about FEAST! Slightly later than previously billed- it will be in your lives next week! :)
  • Spring doing beautiful things in Howth- rhododendron's in full bloom...
  • So you remember all that wild garlic? Well it's flowering! :) #spring
  • Cooking up a storm in the garden today! :)
  • Managed to get this lot home with us! Serious food photography prop haul from Sweden! :)
  • Woo hello Eurovision! :)
  • Beautiful Copenhagen! #Denmark
  • Beautiful dessert at Sjömagasinet- Dark chocolate mousse with 3 types of rhubarb... #sweden
  • Used to hate it but pretty much love it now- pickled herring at Sjömagasinet... #sweden
  • Gravadlax at Sjömagasinet in Gothenburg harbour... #sweden
  • Walk in the forest... #sweden
  • Swedish summer house... #sweden
  • The results of our food photography prop hunting in  Gothenburg yday! :) #loppis #sweden
  • Artilleret. GBurg.
  • Coffee and a cardamom bun at Da Matteo in Gothenberg... Followed by a stroll in the botanic garden. #sweden
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Frozen Fruit Smoothie

This smoothie recipe is the perfect pick-me-up for any sleepy head. It has the ideal combination of sharp and sweet and provides the ice-cold hit that could wake anybody up. Don't be tempted to add sugar or any extra sweetness, as the banana and apple juice will balance out any sharpness from the berries. Serves 2 100g frozen berries 1 banana, peeled and broken into chunky pieces Apple juice, not from concentrate Allow the berries to thaw slightly before putting them into a high-sided container with the banana.   Fill the container with apple juice up to the level of the banana, then blitz with a hand blender until smooth.   Serve in a glass with some ice.  

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Auntie Ann’s Banana Bread

This recipe comes from my auntie Ann who spent a lot of time in America over the years and has picked up some really great US inspired recipes. This banana bread is deliciously moist and is extremely easy to throw together. I add a little sliced banana on top before it goes into the oven, but if you want you sprinkle some nuts on top or even stir some chopped ones through.

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Blueberry and Banana Breakfast Porridge

I eat porridge for breakfast most mornings, normally with a bit of honey and cinnamon, but eating the same thing everyday can become extremely boring. This recipe is my solution to jazzing up regular old porridge, it's really filling and super healthy! In the winter months when fresh berries aren't in season, I keep my freezer stocked up with frozen ones which are great to have at hand.

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Blueberry and Banana Breakfast Muffins

Healthy muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast on the go. These blueberry and banana muffins are packed
with healthy ingredients, which will keep you going for any busy morning. I normally make them the night before I have them and grab one or two just before I leave the house.

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