About two weeks ago, it was a Thursday evening, I was feeling quite ready for our lovely Canadian guesties arriving at some point the next day. My brother was on his way from England with his family. ...

Is there anything nicer than cheese on toast?

I have always loved the taste and texture and utter convenience of delicious cheese on toast. However I haven’t had it for years. Mainly because ...

Tales from last June [also known as “tales from my crazy times with demented Mummy”]

So, it’s Cemetery Sunday today in Ardglass, and this is not a date which usually registers with me. However, ...

My ultimate luxury would be to have someone else (not me) make my bed with fresh linen.... Every Single Day. That would be a wish of mine, should I win the lottery...to have clean, crisp, white sheets ...

I can resist most things in the kitchen, but flapjack gets me every single time. I love it. However it's so fattening and full of calories. But it's soooooo good.

And this is my cranberry, white ...

In the B&B and catering trade, I often ask our lovely customers if they have any specific food preferences.

At Margaret’s Cottage, we have a great breakfast menu, and my cake-baking list ...

Is there anything nicer than a freshly baked crisp, choux pastry chocolate eclair? Well, maybe TWO fresh cream chocolate eclairs. Filled with sweet Chantilly cream and smothered in chocolate fudge icing. Ok..., ...

This is Mr. Michael O’Shea, our resident feline at Margaret’s Cottage. He has a number of names; His Royal Furriness, Boo, Buddha, Mick, Micko, Mr. O’S, Cat, Darling Boy, and the list goes on…

Mr. ...