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Faith is a travelling foodie who has recently returned home to Ireland. Obsessed with food she has been a writer, product developer, restaurant owner and food business development mentor for over 30 years. These days she is supposedly retired and spends her days writing about food, travel and exploring the world as a house sitter.

Food & Drink

International Women’s Day | Who Is Ellie Kisyombe?

Faith Coates Mar 8, 2018 0

On this International Women's Day 2018 we celebrate women who are making change and helping a community come together over food and sustenance within the inhumane system of Direct Provision (DP). Ellie Kisyombe has lived in Direct Provision…

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Does Irish Brown Bread Really Come From Ireland?

Faith Coates Mar 7, 2018 0

Irish brown bread is that gloriously chewy, nutty, slice of dark perfection served with a deeply rich seafood chowder or a bowl of beautiful prawns. To me, Irish brown bread is also known as the food of the gods. Slathered with Irish…

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Lights, Camera, Baking | A Chat with Great Irish Bake Off Winner Cathy MacKenna

Faith Coates Feb 19, 2018 0

I have been a massive Bake Off fan for quite a few years now, but I didn't realise there was a Great Irish Bake Off until I moved back. As it happens, the Great Irish Bake Off sadly only lasted three seasons from 2013 to 2015. The show…