Here are some of my favourite treats to enjoy at an afternoon tea party

"Eggs are a magic food — incredibly nutritious, widely available, super versatile, the quintessential fast food and surprisingly inexpensive, considering their food value and satiety."

"Let’s pay the farmers a fair price for their produce to keep us healthy, it doesn’t have to break the budget."

"This has to be my absolute favourite time of the year for vegetables. Here we are super fortunate to have an acre of greenhouses, a relic of a horticultural enterprise."

"I love cooking over fire, it definitely brings out my inner ‘caveman’ and awakens my primeval instincts. It can be as simple as a circle of stones with a feisty fire in the centre and a wire rack to lay the food on top."

"They chose not to take the easy route, they decided to make everything from scratch, dressings, sauces and dips were and still are prepared daily."

Can you believe National Give Someone a Cupcake Day is also a thing - that was on May 8, but still, it’s never too late to have fun, pass on skills and spread some delicious joy.

Eggs are a magic food - incredibly nutritious, widely available, super versatile, the quintessential fast food and surprisingly inexpensive, considering their food value and satiety. 

Plus: the gifts of nature, as the hungry gap is nearly over in Ballymaloe

"I’ve got my antennae primed to pick up food trends and use every meal slot to try as many exciting new restaurants as I can manage."