Monthly Archives: April 2012

Indian Spiced Roast Chicken

Posted By: Gastrogirl, 27th April 2012, in Feeding Families, Recipes, Skinny Bible, Student Corner, Weekly Favourites
This was another Pinterest-inspired recipe, and yes, I know I need to get some help to wean myself off that thing.  It’s just so full of ideas I’d like to have had, uber-cool people I’d like to know, and glamourous, stylish lives I'd like to lead. It's...

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News: Lunchtime Theatre @ The Savoy, Limerick

Posted By: Gastrogirl, 25th April 2012, in News, World of Food
This week two of my favourite hobbies are combining with the launch of 'Lunchtime Theatre' at the Savoy Hotel, Limerick.  During the last Thursday and Friday of every month, guests can enjoy a bite to eat in salubrious surroundings while watching local theatre at its best. Kicking off...

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Cookbookery: A Night (and Dinner) to Remember

Posted By: Gastrogirl, 14th April 2012, in News, World of Food
Imagine you’re seated at a round table topped with the most exotic fruit baskets you’ve ever seen, in the most sumptuous and spacious dining room you’ve ever stepped foot in. You sip cool champagne and engage in entertaining small talk with your well-heeled guests. Many of the women, already...

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‘Offee Pie

Posted By: Gastrogirl, 11th April 2012, in Dinner a Deux, Recipes, Weekly Favourites
'Offee pie is a unique Gastronomics.ie recipe.  However, it's not inspired by culinary genius, painstakingly formulated and tested in a professional kitchen. It's what happens when a typical modern Irish woman (read: insanely busy) juggles slightly too many balls in the air while attempting to be that multi-limbed goddess...

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Movie Night: Tagliatelli with Chicken & Porcini in Creamy White Wine Sauce

Posted By: Gastrogirl, 3rd April 2012, in Dinner a Deux, Feeding Families, Recipes, Weekly Favourites

Recently, on a trip to the magical Cliffs of Moher, we had a bit of a movie night.  Huddled in front of a roaring fire, with four DVDs to watch, it was definitely an evening for comfort food.  And we all know pasta is simply Italian for comfort...

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Gastronomics.ie is a fully independent food and shopping blog, updated daily, bringing tips and hints on how to cook, eat and drink like a true recessionista. We are mother and daughter, catering for six people and two respectively, and in this blog we share our efforts to lower the grocery bills, while keeping the tummies satisfied! Have a look at the news section for some industry gossip, check out our recipes if you’re looking for inspiration, or have a look at our ‘weekly shop’ and ‘special offers’ menus to see how we’re saving the pennies this week. If you’ve got any tips or hints just drop us a line or leave a comment – we’d love to hear from you!

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