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CategoryASHES TO ASHES
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. These words are often part of Anglican burial services. Today on Ash Wednesday, as Catholic priests annoint..
A SALT AND BATTERY TALE
Why do we eat pancakes on Pancake Tuesday? The official name for this day is Shrove Tuesday, falling before Ash Wednesday, which is the..
BOWL OF GOODNESS
We all love soup. It’s one of the great sustainers in the winter months. March can be full of surprises when it comes to climate. Two..
FOOD WASTE
The issue of food waste is in the news yet again. A recent article in the Irish Times featured two female entrepreneurs in Dublin, who..
REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL
As we said yesterday March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day, is just around the corner. For most, this day is like a breath of fresh air to the..
GOING GREEN
March is soon to be upon us. The first of March signals the start of a traditionally ‘mad’ month. When March hares leap through the grass..