Where did summer go? We are already half way through September
and I definitely can feel chills in the early mornings. Although I enjoyed our
summer a lot, I am happy to welcome the autumn.
and I definitely can feel chills in the early mornings. Although I enjoyed our
summer a lot, I am happy to welcome the autumn.
Past summer has been exceptionally warm this year what is
very unusual to Irish weather and I bet nobody have expected that. Temperatures
were reaching as high as 27C, and I have to tell you it was very pleasant
change from what we would typically have.
very unusual to Irish weather and I bet nobody have expected that. Temperatures
were reaching as high as 27C, and I have to tell you it was very pleasant
change from what we would typically have.
With all the sudden hot weather I really baked or cooked anything
too complicated. Instead we spent majority of our time outside soaking up the
sun and satisfying our hunger with light meals, fruits. And of course lots of
popsicles and ice-creams kept us cool.
too complicated. Instead we spent majority of our time outside soaking up the
sun and satisfying our hunger with light meals, fruits. And of course lots of
popsicles and ice-creams kept us cool.
One of my preferred ways to spend hot summer days is near
seaside. Not necessary swimming or sunbathing, but just to be near water and
feel cool breeze coming from the sea.
seaside. Not necessary swimming or sunbathing, but just to be near water and
feel cool breeze coming from the sea.
There are couple of nice beaches around Dublin but I have to
say that one of my most favourite is definitely Howth. Located at north side of
the Dublin, it is easy to access whether you drive or take a public
transport. There are always plenty
things to do or see, such as Howth Castle or Martello Towers. Or if you would
like to see some breathtaking views, I suggest having a walk over cliff tops as
you circle Howth head.
say that one of my most favourite is definitely Howth. Located at north side of
the Dublin, it is easy to access whether you drive or take a public
transport. There are always plenty
things to do or see, such as Howth Castle or Martello Towers. Or if you would
like to see some breathtaking views, I suggest having a walk over cliff tops as
you circle Howth head.
And not to forget that you can take a short boat trip to the
Ireland’s Eye. It’s a small unpopulated island, just off the coast of the
Howth. It takes only about 20 minutes to get there and boats to and from the
island departs every 30 minutes, so you can stay there as long or as little you
want. I would suggest you take a picnic
with you and spend some time there just relaxing and enjoying wonderful sights.
In our house we all love fish. Whether it’s fried, baked or
grilled, we could eat it every day. And sardines are not exception. They are delicious and do not require long
cooking, just season and fry them and
your lunch is served. Easy!
grilled, we could eat it every day. And sardines are not exception. They are delicious and do not require long
cooking, just season and fry them and
your lunch is served. Easy!
Serves 4
Ingredients:
8-10 sardines, gutted
and cleaned (you may need more sardines, depends on the size of yours sardines)
and cleaned (you may need more sardines, depends on the size of yours sardines)
1 tsp chilli powder
Salt and pepper to taste
5-6 tbs all-purpose flour
2 garlic cloves, sliced
Oil for frying
Chopped herbs to garnish
Lemon wedges
Method:
Put frying pan on a medium heat; add oil.
Season sardines with
salt, pepper and chilli powder then dredge the sardines in the flour, shaking off
the excess flour.
salt, pepper and chilli powder then dredge the sardines in the flour, shaking off
the excess flour.
To the frying pan add sliced garlic, gently fry it for about
minute then add sardines and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side.
minute then add sardines and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side.
Transfer to a
serving plate and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with lemon wedges on the
side.
serving plate and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with lemon wedges on the
side.
This looks delicious! I will try it for sure.
Thanks, hope you liked it 🙂
Hello there, Irina. Would you mind if I posted this recipe in a Men's Journal story, perhaps with the first photo (with photo credit and a link back to your blog)? You can contact me through the Contact form on my site at szainabwilliams.com to talk via email if you have any questions. Thanks! 🙂