Fly Fishing and Fishing Hook Making at Moira Lakes
Last week I went Fly Fishing for the very first time. Myself and Colum, an “experienced” fly fisher, took a trip out to Moira Lakes...
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Ponassing Trout on the Campfire
Ponassing is a very simple technique for cooking fish over a fire which needs very little equipment. Basically all you need is a knife! It’s a great skill to have...
Irish Seafood Chowder
I know it’s April and maybe ‘soup season’ is over but this winter has been so cold and wet, I needed this tasty, warming Irish Seafood Chowder. This is a...
Authentic Seafood Paella
I’m taking a risk calling something an “Authentic Seafood Paella”, I’m sure I’ll receive hate mail having done something wrong but as far as I...
Chilli, Lime and Coriander Mackerel Fillets
Before I go into this Chilli, Lime and Coriander Mackerel Fillet recipe, I first want to talk about how we came to have to have so many mackerel fillets. From...
Smoking Fish on a Plank: The Preparation
I was recently asked to cook a main meal for 22 scout leaders and so thought I would try smoking fish on a plank. Now,...
Finnish Blazing Salmon: Loimulohta
Loimulohta, sometimes called Blazing salmon, is a Finnish method of preparing salmon on the campfire. This Finnish smoked salmon is a tasty way of feeding a large group of people...