Literary character and narrator I get. But the "equally real and important third 'I' of the personal essay", i.e. "the one who has created both of the other two", the author, is that really different from the narrator in a personal essay? Or is that fiction? #tudublinfoodwriting

It's always important to keep ones excuses for not cleaning original. Oh no, I don't have the appropriate overall. Gosh darn it!

Pity it doesn't come in a chardonnay white, rioja red or rosé pink and just hold wine glasses. Aisling Geraghty we might get a 2 for 1 deal! 👍 #tudublinfoodwriting

"Big-city gourmets are not the only people qualified to be food writers" according to Theodore Gioia who suggests asking a "suburban Republican to review that All-American steakhouse." Surely some writing qualification is required to be a writer? 🤔

"Eating, like speaking, reconnects through the imagination what reason has learned to disconnect through the senses. In this way, eating is a form of magic." Betty Fussell #tudublinfoodwriting

Really need to give this a go. There's just about enough time. 🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅

So very true!

More gift inspiration. Shop local this year. 🎁🎅🎄🎁🎅

The reviews are in!

Tonight's entertainment is by Midleton Rare courtesy of Celtic Whiskey Shop. Great tasting and knowledge by Luke Crowley Holland and Rowan Lacey. To cask strength or not to cask strength?

"I don't think it is possible for a great cook to have a stingy soul" ‐ Ruth Reichl Amen to that! #tudublinfoodwriting #TUDublin

Who knows what 2021 will bring but delighted to be included in this amazing and courageous bunch of ladies. We'll keep moving and enjoying the adventure. Irish women entrepreneurs to watch in 2021 thinkbusiness.ie/articles/inspi…

Good news Friday. #honthebanner #Ennis #EverybodyLovesEnnis

A few new faces popping up around town this week. The kids will love the new street art in #Ennis. #EverybodyLovesEnnis #Ennis #Clare #shoplocal @

Ennis welcomed Today & Dáithí Ó Sé. to the Old Ground Hotel in the only way we know how. Can you believe your ears hearing live music?? #homeoftraditionalmusic #everybodylovesenis #visitennis #staycation #visitclare

So many to choose from 😋🇫🇷

Here we go folks. The Irish Wolfhound TIPA is in cans and live online. Coming in at a hopping 10.5%, bursting with Columbus, Simcoe, Strata, Amarillo, Chinook and Nelson Sauvin, if you love hops, you'll love this one. #justbrewed #craftbeer #Irishcraftbeer #Irishbeer #tripleIPA

Rest in Peace Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh 1930 - 2024