I'm on the university board in Limerick, so I visit the city often.
Just be honest with yourself. That opens the door.
Study carefully the law of cause and effect.
There's a lot to be said for going to baseball games for a living.
A writer who isn't writing is asking for trouble.
Herbs deserve to be used much more liberally.
The differences between a tart, a pie and a quiche are a blur.
I don't do guilt. Whatever I do, I do it happily.
Brussels sprouts are really quite versatile.
I can't stand recipes that don't have background.
When it comes to the battle of the molluscs, cephalopods win tentacles down.
Seasonality in winter doesn't have to mean sleep-inducing, stew-like, starchy casseroles.
Recipes can be incredibly vague where chillies are concerned.
Souffles don't deserve their reputation as potential disasters.
I always pan-fry sprouts - it retains texture and enhances flavour.
I like to add something unusual to a dish.
I have an obsession for quality. I work for my guests, not to obtain Michelin stars.
A writer writes. Period. No matter if someone is buying your work or not.
Marinating chicken in miso adds lots of character to the meat with little work.
Why should women not be a martyr for her cause?
The hallmark of my books is the relationships that define women's lives.
