Caroline Hennessy
@bibliocook.bsky.social
Cooking and writing and eating and talking.
Award-winning food writer. Author. Broadcaster. MC for hire.
Irish Examiner columnist.
www.bibliocook.com
Award-winning food writer. Author. Broadcaster. MC for hire.
Irish Examiner columnist.
www.bibliocook.com
This is what happens when you try to bake a batch of Oreo muffins for an after-school treat and don't realise that you left the oven at the grill rather than oven setting. Cue streams of smoke, and a few very, ahem, caramelised muffins. Fortunately, I saved the rest to bake properly
November 21, 2025 at 11:52 AM
This is what happens when you try to bake a batch of Oreo muffins for an after-school treat and don't realise that you left the oven at the grill rather than oven setting. Cue streams of smoke, and a few very, ahem, caramelised muffins. Fortunately, I saved the rest to bake properly
Me. Last week. But missing the inside out umbrella.
Love this new acquisition at the National Gallery of Ireland: Girl Going by Trinity in the Rain (1959) by Una Watters #Dublin
November 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Me. Last week. But missing the inside out umbrella.
November 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Cult cookies from #CookieBoyDublin. Even after travelling in my bag for two days, through rain and wind and broken umbrellas, on cars, buses, trains and taxis, these were delicious: big fat babies, with a still crisp exterior and a rich soft centre. Thanks to @katiav.bsky.social for the treat!
November 19, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Cult cookies from #CookieBoyDublin. Even after travelling in my bag for two days, through rain and wind and broken umbrellas, on cars, buses, trains and taxis, these were delicious: big fat babies, with a still crisp exterior and a rich soft centre. Thanks to @katiav.bsky.social for the treat!
Writing on Irish Food Producers.
Honoured and very, very proud to win this award at last Thursday's Irish Food Writing Awards. We're incredibly fortunate to have wonderful food grown, made & produced here in Ireland: I'm glad that so many of the people involved trust me with their stories.
#IFWA25
Honoured and very, very proud to win this award at last Thursday's Irish Food Writing Awards. We're incredibly fortunate to have wonderful food grown, made & produced here in Ireland: I'm glad that so many of the people involved trust me with their stories.
#IFWA25
November 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Writing on Irish Food Producers.
Honoured and very, very proud to win this award at last Thursday's Irish Food Writing Awards. We're incredibly fortunate to have wonderful food grown, made & produced here in Ireland: I'm glad that so many of the people involved trust me with their stories.
#IFWA25
Honoured and very, very proud to win this award at last Thursday's Irish Food Writing Awards. We're incredibly fortunate to have wonderful food grown, made & produced here in Ireland: I'm glad that so many of the people involved trust me with their stories.
#IFWA25
November 10, 2025 at 8:51 AM
November 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Comfort food for beginners.
In her cookbook, Messy, Aoife McElwain gently and patiently brings the joy back to the kitchen with recipes like messy eggs and an easy, slow-cooked beef and harissa stew.
Find the feature in the @irishexaminer.bsky.social: www.irishexaminer.com/food/arid-41...
In her cookbook, Messy, Aoife McElwain gently and patiently brings the joy back to the kitchen with recipes like messy eggs and an easy, slow-cooked beef and harissa stew.
Find the feature in the @irishexaminer.bsky.social: www.irishexaminer.com/food/arid-41...
Aoife McElwain's 'Messy': A big book of comfort food for beginners
In her new cookbook, Aoife McElwain gently and patiently brings the joy back to the kitchen with recipes like messy eggs and an easy, slow-cooked beef and harissa stew
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November 8, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Comfort food for beginners.
In her cookbook, Messy, Aoife McElwain gently and patiently brings the joy back to the kitchen with recipes like messy eggs and an easy, slow-cooked beef and harissa stew.
Find the feature in the @irishexaminer.bsky.social: www.irishexaminer.com/food/arid-41...
In her cookbook, Messy, Aoife McElwain gently and patiently brings the joy back to the kitchen with recipes like messy eggs and an easy, slow-cooked beef and harissa stew.
Find the feature in the @irishexaminer.bsky.social: www.irishexaminer.com/food/arid-41...
From West Cork meals to healthy food options, delectable chocolate tarts, making the most of your larder and Sri Lankan-Mexican-Italian fusion, my third year hosting the cookery demo stage of the #CorkKerryFoodFestival was a whirlwind of flavour and fun.
#CKFF2025
#CKFF2025
November 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
From West Cork meals to healthy food options, delectable chocolate tarts, making the most of your larder and Sri Lankan-Mexican-Italian fusion, my third year hosting the cookery demo stage of the #CorkKerryFoodFestival was a whirlwind of flavour and fun.
#CKFF2025
#CKFF2025
November 5, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Thanks to Kristin Jensen of Nine Bean Rows & Blasta Books for talking to me about changing Ireland's cookbook publishing landscape, one beautifully produced book at time.
Find the feature in this week's Irish Country Living / Irish Farmers Journal.
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Find the feature in this week's Irish Country Living / Irish Farmers Journal.
www.farmersjournal.ie/life/feature...
Rewriting the recipe for a modern cookbook
Kristin Jensen has worked with a plethora of Irish chefs editing cookbooks for the last two decades. Now she’s making the publishing landscape more inclusive by giving a voice to new authors.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Thanks to Kristin Jensen of Nine Bean Rows & Blasta Books for talking to me about changing Ireland's cookbook publishing landscape, one beautifully produced book at time.
Find the feature in this week's Irish Country Living / Irish Farmers Journal.
www.farmersjournal.ie/life/feature...
Find the feature in this week's Irish Country Living / Irish Farmers Journal.
www.farmersjournal.ie/life/feature...
October 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
When all 15 of us get together for a little celebration, there's a lot of food: I counted four dishes of stuffing going into my mother's oven last night with the first turkey of the year. A family feast to be remembered, and early leftover turkey sandwiches to savour.
October 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
When all 15 of us get together for a little celebration, there's a lot of food: I counted four dishes of stuffing going into my mother's oven last night with the first turkey of the year. A family feast to be remembered, and early leftover turkey sandwiches to savour.
For eco chef Tom Hunt, shopping locally & seasonally is key to avoiding plastics in the kitchen. Tom, who will be appearing at #FOTE2025, spoke to me about how focusing on local can help you to steer away from plastics
More in @irishexaminer.bsky.social: www.irishexaminer.com/food/arid-41...
More in @irishexaminer.bsky.social: www.irishexaminer.com/food/arid-41...
No wrap, no waste — just fresh veg goodness
For top eco chef and food writer Tom Hunt, shopping locally and seasonally is key to avoiding harmful plastics in the kitchen
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October 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
For eco chef Tom Hunt, shopping locally & seasonally is key to avoiding plastics in the kitchen. Tom, who will be appearing at #FOTE2025, spoke to me about how focusing on local can help you to steer away from plastics
More in @irishexaminer.bsky.social: www.irishexaminer.com/food/arid-41...
More in @irishexaminer.bsky.social: www.irishexaminer.com/food/arid-41...
October 23, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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October 11, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Seasonal recipes and stories from Scéal Bakery.
Local and seasonal are the ingredients for success in Scéal: Seasonal Recipes and Stories from a Modern Irish Bakery by Charlotte Leonard-Kane and Shane Palmer.
Read more in today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social:
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Local and seasonal are the ingredients for success in Scéal: Seasonal Recipes and Stories from a Modern Irish Bakery by Charlotte Leonard-Kane and Shane Palmer.
Read more in today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social:
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...
Seasonal recipes and stories from Scéal Bakery
Local and seasonal are the ingredients for success in Scéal: Seasonal Recipes and Stories from a Modern Irish Bakery by Charlotte Leonard-Kane and Shane Palmer
www.irishexaminer.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Seasonal recipes and stories from Scéal Bakery.
Local and seasonal are the ingredients for success in Scéal: Seasonal Recipes and Stories from a Modern Irish Bakery by Charlotte Leonard-Kane and Shane Palmer.
Read more in today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social:
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...
Local and seasonal are the ingredients for success in Scéal: Seasonal Recipes and Stories from a Modern Irish Bakery by Charlotte Leonard-Kane and Shane Palmer.
Read more in today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social:
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...
Junior Cert result cake.
Chocolate on chocolate with chocolate is the way to go, all prepped while we wait to see how she got on...
Chocolate cake always makes for a good result.
Update: happy with her results. Phew...
#juniorcertresults
Chocolate on chocolate with chocolate is the way to go, all prepped while we wait to see how she got on...
Chocolate cake always makes for a good result.
Update: happy with her results. Phew...
#juniorcertresults
October 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Junior Cert result cake.
Chocolate on chocolate with chocolate is the way to go, all prepped while we wait to see how she got on...
Chocolate cake always makes for a good result.
Update: happy with her results. Phew...
#juniorcertresults
Chocolate on chocolate with chocolate is the way to go, all prepped while we wait to see how she got on...
Chocolate cake always makes for a good result.
Update: happy with her results. Phew...
#juniorcertresults
Thanks to Lily Ramirez-Foran of Picado Mexican for talking to me about avocado's environmental & social impacts. Loved Lily's suggestion of molletes as a substitute for avocado toast. Also, no-vocado toast at Arán Bakery & Bistro with a peas/chickpeas mix.
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Avocados — not as green as they seem, plus the alternatives
Brunchtime darling avocado toast is going through a rocky time due to the fruit's concerning environmental and social impact. We check out the alternatives
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October 1, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Thanks to Lily Ramirez-Foran of Picado Mexican for talking to me about avocado's environmental & social impacts. Loved Lily's suggestion of molletes as a substitute for avocado toast. Also, no-vocado toast at Arán Bakery & Bistro with a peas/chickpeas mix.
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...
Reposted by Caroline Hennessy
With thanks to Quadrille Books, we have a copy of ABUNDANCE by @markdiacono.bsky.social to give away with one of our 10” frying pans. Follow us, share this post and then find entry details here www.netherton-foundry.co.uk/competitions
September 25, 2025 at 7:43 AM
With thanks to Quadrille Books, we have a copy of ABUNDANCE by @markdiacono.bsky.social to give away with one of our 10” frying pans. Follow us, share this post and then find entry details here www.netherton-foundry.co.uk/competitions
September 25, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Spinach and ricotta lasagne is an every year birthday dinner request from the Small Girl. We don't mind: it's still the absolute best way of getting a whole stack of green leafy vegetables into kids.
Recipe here: bibliocook.com/2025/02/spin...
Recipe here: bibliocook.com/2025/02/spin...
September 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Spinach and ricotta lasagne is an every year birthday dinner request from the Small Girl. We don't mind: it's still the absolute best way of getting a whole stack of green leafy vegetables into kids.
Recipe here: bibliocook.com/2025/02/spin...
Recipe here: bibliocook.com/2025/02/spin...
September 22, 2025 at 7:34 AM