Amii McKeever
The snow fell and the children, bored with the lack of routine, were excited at the prospect of something new.
It fell but it did not last long enough for any major snowpeople to be constructed. A hard frost replaced the softness of the fluffy flakes and any water that was not moving froze.
The children found new amusement in walking on water troughs. And our DPD driver – who regularly laments the impact that our pothole-laden lane has on her van - was happy for once with a smooth passage to our house.
We all know that screen time is unhealthy for adults so I am worried that we are now foisting this on our young children for an unknown period of time
Quenching his thirst on dew,
Flying away as I left and whispered to him, Goodbye dear friend, Stay safe and well, Until we meet again.
–29 November 2020 v1.1
Chef Janine’s Tip
These past weeks I’ve been craving warming, spicy foods. It’s not my culture, but I have developed a deep love for Indian cuisine over the years. I don’t often have time to make my own flatbread, but, sometimes, if I have leftover pancake batter I leave it in the fridge overnight (to lightly ferment), add a bit of plain yogurt to the mixture and fry until bubbly on top and just cooked through. It’s far from authentic, but a great subsititute for traditional Indian flatbreads; perfect for sopping up every bit of that delicious curry sauce.
Rosemary and her husband Jim live on their dairy farm in south Tipperary. \ Claire Nash
The journey to Slievenamon is usually one of my favourite drives – narrow, country roads winding past pretty, pastoral settings before climbing up the path of the mountain – but not today.
Today, I see nothing but a thick blanket of fog as I ascend up the road; making my way to Tullahay Farm.
“Ah, you’re missing the beautiful scenery,” Rosemary Cleary O’Shea laughs as I pull into the drive.
Rosemary and husband Jim’s dairy farm is nestled into the foothills of Slievenamon, and on any other day we would be enjoying a magnificent view. But, really, I’m not here for the view – Rosemary’s story is equally spectacular.