Kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and cabbage are all the same species of plant!
They have just been selectively bred for different properties – kale for leaves, broccoli for flowers, Brussels sprouts for buds… Soup:Tuscan beanSweet potato & chilli Specials:Beef stroganoff with riceQuiche Lorraine Sambos:Wrap with teriyaki chicken, leaves, cheddar and red & white cabbage slawToastie – Californian Reuben with turkey, swiss, slaw, gherkins and Russian dressingBap with ham, […]
A beautiful sunny Wednesday, so you get a little covid-related joke!
Q. What’s the difference between a far, and a near, cough?A. If someone coughs within 2 metres of you, that is a near cough, and you can ask them to please far cough. Soup:Sweet potato & chilliMushroom Sambos:Wrap with piri piri chicken, rocket, cucumber, cherry tomato, citrus/coriander mayoToastie with turkey, avocado, bacon, cheese and tomato […]
I like the Dutch! They have cool words for things, like ‘hoestschaamte’…
– which is coughshame when one’s in public, and a ‘coronahufter’ for someone who does not maintain the required social distance while out in a public space. Soup:MushroomTomato & roasted red pepper Sambos:Wrap with feta, tzatziki, olives, roasted peppers and rocketOpen sambo on guinness bread with coronation chicken and leavesToastie – caprese – with mozzarella, […]
Wicklow/Carrigeen looked great on ‘The South Westerlies’ last night.
Fun trying to figure out each of the local spots! Super to see the area, and Sorrel and Eve, looking so well. She must have been in a transporter at times, hopping from place to place! Soup:CourgetteFrench onion Sambos:Toastie with turkey, brie, tomato and pesto on sourdoughWrap with mexican chicken, mozzarella, roasted peppers, leaves and […]
A big week for students’ results and course offers – very best of luck to you all!!
Soup:French onionButternut squash, coconut & chilli Sambos:Chicken caesar wrapToastie with roasted veg, goat’s cheese and pestoBap with turkey, bacon, cheddar, tomato, coleslaw and mayo Specials:Courgette and bacon tart with saladsLasagne, garlic bread and salad Treat:White chocolate and raspberry tartlets
Feel free to smile again – it’s Friday!!!
Soup:ChickenTomato and cheddar Sambos:Bap with parmesan chicken, leaves, tomatoes and garlic/chilli mayoWrap with feta, black olives, hummus, sundried tomatoes and leavesToastie with turkey, roasted red peppers and pesto Specials:Tomato and aubergine tartCreamy parmesan and lemon chicken with penne pasta Something sweet:Raspberry and pistachio tartlet with fresh cream
Some signs of an Indian summer this morning, or “fómhar beag na ngéanna”…
…(little autumn of the geese) as we always say around these parts! Soups:Potato and smoked baconMoroccan chickpea Sambos:Toastie with ham, cheddar, spicy tomato relishCiabatta with salami, mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, fresh basil and pestoWrap with sweet chilli chicken, leaves, brie and roasted red peppers Specials:Spinach and bacon tartCreamy lemon and parmesan chicken with penne pasta Treat:Apple […]
September is the only month with the same number of letters in its name as the number of the month, …
…it is the ninth month and has nine letters. Who knew!? Soup:MushroomLeek & potato Special:Chilli con carne, rice, grated cheddar and saladSpinach and bacon tart with garlic bread and salad Sambos:Toastie with goat’s cheese, sundried tomatoes, roasted peppers and pestoWrap with spicy chicken, mozzarella, sundried tomato, leaves and garlic/chilli mayoBap with turkey, streaky bacon, coleslaw, […]
Happy birthday grandma/mum, and by extension, happy birthday The Coffee Shop…
…as mum opened here 44 years ago!! Going stronger than ever! Might even raise a glass a bit closer to the weekend. Today’s suggestions Soup:Spicy vegTomato & basil Sambos:Wrap with bbq chicken, grated cheddar, leaves, red onion and mayoToastie with beef, swiss, sundried tomatoes, crispy onions and horseradish Special:Shepherd’s pie, garlic bread and saladQuiche Lorraine […]
Holiday over, and it’s back to the daily grind – get it!!?
Missed you all terribly!Here’s hoping all the school re-openings go well this week – best of luck. Soup:Carrot & parsnipBroccoli Sambos:Wrap with jerk chicken, superfood salad, feta and leavesSourdough toastie with prosciutto, mozzarella, pesto and roasted red peppersBap with ham, cheese, coleslaw, leaves and tomato & avocado relish Quiche:Red onion marmalade and bacon Treat:Orange drizzleStrawberry […]