Caitríona Redmond: Back-to-school bits - including these quick and easy veggie hand pies

"To get my kids to eat a full dinner, I have it ready the minute they get home from school. We used to wait until my husband got in from work for a sit-down meal."

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Once I get the kids back to school full-time, there’s an inclination to take up a new pastime. I don’t know why I do it to myself when I only want to enjoy a cup of tea in peace. 

Being able to close the door to the office and know that, for a short while at least, I will be able to work uninterrupted is priceless.