"A slice of tea brack brings back memories of my grandmother bringing me to the Mary Rose cafes in the Savoy or Queens Old Castle in Cork."

This combination makes for a great, and very classic cake.

They still taste good and can fill the house with the sweet nutty scent of almonds, honey and vanilla as they bake

Soda bread is Ireland’s most traditional bread

"I have found that once you get used to baking flapjacks, they can become a staple. Making your own gives you a lot more possibilities than shop-bought varieties."

Chocolate mousse is one of those desserts that is good to know how to whip up.

"There are a few rules of thumb that if you follow, you will have a good solid pastry in your baking repertoire, and these tips stand for savoury shortcrust pastry as well as sweet."

"As in most baking, a pinch of salt brings out the other flavours, and this is particularly important in the case of toasted or baked oats."

"Orange and carrot bring out the best in each other. By adding orange zest and juice to a carrot cake you not only let the carrots shine, but you also add a nice balance to the ground ginger and cinnamon."

"The combination of tart and sweet stickiness makes it a delicious accompaniment to a cup of tea."