Born in Dun Laoghaire, outside Dublin, I have lived all my life here in Ireland. I have traveled a fair deal over the years and my cooking is inspired by a desire to learn from as many different food cultures as I can. I was introduced to Oriental food during my early days in the world of advertising. We ate out in great restaurants every day and usually finished the week with a blow out in a good Asian restaurant. More recently, I have begun to experiment with sous vide. I love the results I can achieve and I hope you enjoy reading about it amongst the other bits and pieces of my food adventure.
I like to cook for my family and friends. I am also a keen photographer. I began blogging back in 2011, as a way of getting more out of my combined writing, photography and food interests.
During the day, I work as a business consultant. I am a highly motivated and experienced marketeer who enjoys bringing new ideas and creativity to business opportunities. I work at senior management level, with great organisations, helping them unearth their own creativity and assisting in shaping brand and marketing communications strategies. I work only where I can add value and where the engagement will be both enjoyable and profitable for everybody involved. You can find out a bit more about me on www.conorb.ie.
I hope you like what you see here. If you do, leave a comment, tell your friends and come back. If you don’t, come back when you are in a better mood. Tell your friends anyway.
Thanks for visiting,
Conor
cookinginsens | 16th October 2011
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On evacuation from Ethiopia, our son and I lived in Blackrock for 6 months. Dublin is fun!
Conor Bofin | 16th October 2011
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I grew up at Seapoint. We may have passed each other in the street.
Diana M. Jácome | 22nd October 2011
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your not to shabby yourself! Love you blog!
Dai
Conor Bofin | 22nd October 2011
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Dai,
You are so like my eldest daughter. She is studying International Commerce here in Dublin. As she was going into 4th year and wanted to get ahead of her peers, she started her own blog at http://www.shallowpockets.eu. She started it to understand the blogosphere and to try to stay on top of how the web is changing the world. I have a very leisurely one-a-week posting schedule set up. I am enjoying it no end.
Take care,
Conor
Wine And Food Musings | 31st October 2011
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I like your blog and will be checking back regularly. My mom’s side of the family is from County Cork and I’ve been meaning to check out Dublin one of these days in my travels. Keep up the great work.
Conor Bofin | 31st October 2011
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Cork has a fantastic place for you to visit. It is the English Market. Have a look at the site and that will be enough to get you over here to Ireland.
http://www.corkenglishmarket.ie. Then, it’s only a couple of hours up the motorway to Dublin.
Happy Halloween,
Conor
mamanne | 6th November 2011
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I’d love to visit Ireland some day! It seems wonderful. The closest I’ve gotten so far is last week I took my daughter to see “Celtic Thunder”. (it was awesome, by the way!) I’m part Irish on my dad’s side (of course, I’m part just-about-everything on my dad’s side!). Anyway, thanks for coming by my blog the other day…
Karen | 25th November 2011
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I just wanted to let you that I have enjoyed reading your posts and will be returning.
cooklikejamie | 25th November 2011
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I’m loving your blog Conor and have just started mine – thanks for the like! Funnily enough, I was in St Emillion three days ago and enjoyed visiting some of the vineyards on the way back to Duras where we are staying for a time. I see you have a post about the place too – small world…
Conor Bofin | 25th November 2011
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Hi Paul, I only started 12 weeks ago and am getting a deal of fun from it. I am envious of your being over there. I yearn to get back next summer. The blog gives me something to focus on that I enjoy. I think that people who like to cook naturally like to share. The blog is a great way of doing that. Keep at it,
Conor
yankeejournosouthernlawyer | 3rd December 2011
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You are from Dun Laoghaire! One of my favorite places in Ireland! I really like your blog. I am going to have to stay tuned!
ohiocook | 4th December 2011
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Thank you for following my blog! I like yours also some great reading!
Simple Speedy Snacks | 10th December 2011
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Great blog!
judy jursch | 18th December 2011
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Hello! I would love to have your recipe for Char Sui. Thank you very much!
Conor Bofin | 24th December 2011
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Hi Judy,
2lb pork fillet
Marinade:
1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
1.5 teaspoons fermented bean curd cheese ( essential to the flavour)
1.5 tablespoons rice wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon soy bean paste
.5 teaspoon salt
1.5 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon oil.
Put the pork in the marinade and turn it every half hour for three hours or so. Heat the oven to VERY HOT. Roast the pork for 12 minutes at the top of the oven, turning once during the cooking. Take it out, let it stand for 5 minutes. Cut across the steak into quarter inch slices. Otherwise let it cool completely and slice it then. Truly delicious. I got it from The Complete Encyclopedia of Chineese Cooking published by Hamlyn in 1979. You should see the state of my copy. Well worn and splashed with soy, rice wine and lots of other stuff over the 20+ years I have been using it.
sujathanair | 19th December 2011
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Hello Conor!
Just wanted to say thank you for stopping my blog and taking the time to leave a comment and subscribe to it 🙂 Gives me encouragement to keep up the posts in spite of a busy work schedule.
I love the pics on your site too and saw that you are from Dun Laoghaire. We may just be neighbours! We live in Monkstown 🙂
Take care and I hope to be back here soon!
Cheers!
Sujatha
Conor Bofin | 20th December 2011
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Hi Sujatha, I grew up on Trafalgar Terrace, just opposite Seapoint. I know Monkstown very well indeed. I now live up near Leopardstown. Keep posting.
Best,
Conor
judy jursch | 26th December 2011
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Thank you so much Conor! I appreciate you taking the time to send me the recipe. It sounds fantastic! Your description of the state of your book is similar to some of my cookbooks! Well-worn and splashed on lol! I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season with your family!
Judy
trixfred30 | 3rd January 2012
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Such a great site you’ve been awarded Versatile Blogger status http://happinessstanlives.wordpress.com/2012/01/03/i-won-the-lottery/
rachsmith | 18th January 2012
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Hi Conor, Just a quickie to say how much I’ve enjoyed your blog – REALLY fun browsing, and some great pics….and also to thank you for the loveliest and most encouraging comment on my blog as of yet – really buoyed my up (and even prompted my Mum to send a text message about the ‘lovely man’ who had left a nice comment!) – will be visiting regularly now I know the existence of Once Man’s Meat!! xx
Simple Speedy Snacks | 19th January 2012
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Hi Conor..thought this might be of interest to you! There is a free wine tasting masterclass at the Odessa Club (Dame Street) in Dublin. http://simplespeedysnacks.com/2012/01/18/free-wine-tasting-masterclass/
Conor Bofin | 24th January 2012
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Thanks for thinking of me. Sadly, I will be elsewhere on the evening. I am not one to lightly miss free wine!
StefanGourmet | 29th February 2012
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Thanks for stopping by my blog. Yours looks interesting — I’ll be back!
Joseph Ordower | 10th March 2012
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Conor,
Thanks for stopping by throughthenet.wordpress.com. It’s great to find a blog that deals so honestly about meat and food. I read through some of the entries, and got some ideas for myself, so thanks. Have you ever tried grilled pot roast? I do it here in the States with barbecue sauce and over real coals, not gas. Same with turkey.
I was once married to an Irish girl, her family hailed from County Kerry, and I understand that is a beautiful part of the isle. Have a great weekend.
Joe
Conor Bofin | 10th March 2012
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Grilling pot roast is a new one on me. There are different names here for the various cuts of beef. I think we call Pot Roast ‘Housekeeper’s Cut’. Doing it on the BBQ would be different. When the weather improves, it should be worth a try.
Best,
Conor
Pasta Princess | 11th March 2012
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Hi Connor 🙂 I’m so glad you stopped by my blog otherwise I may not have discovered yours! I love reading your posts – they are interesting and infused with humor. I’ll look forward to reading more!
Pasta Princess | 11th March 2012
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Ohhh sorry I hit the post button too soon! I so dislike typos …especially when I spell someone’s name wrong.
Conor Bofin | 11th March 2012
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I have been called worse!
Best,
Conor
Lisa at fLVE | 17th March 2012
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Hi Conor, thanks for coming by my blog earlier. Your blog have great content and beautiful photos. Looking forward to reading more. Have a great day! 🙂
Elisa | 19th March 2012
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Hi Conor, you commented on my pictures of Ireland and told me about your bike ride in the mountains. I love to bike, but prefer flatter territory…even “gently rolling hills” would work!
I like your blog and your sense of humor…..looking forward to reading!
Thanks again for visiting my blog!
elisa
Stuart Fogarty | 13th April 2012
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Top man Conor. Great looking blog nevermind tasting. If you could eat a blog….Don’t stop doing it. It’s a great break from advertising. Stuart
Conor Bofin | 13th April 2012
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Thanks Stuart. I think I had better keep at both for the time being. I have to pay for the meat!
djrovano | 15th April 2012
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Great blog. I will be checking back frequently!
djrovano | 15th April 2012
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Hi Connor,
Great blog! I look forward to reading more.
motherbarbarian | 5th May 2012
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Thanks for commenting on my blog. I have found inspiration checking out yours. Humour is such a great tool to have in your blogger’s arsenal.
Conor Bofin | 5th May 2012
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Thank you. I have difficulty inspiring myself most of the time. Glad to help!
rileysrandomreview | 20th May 2012
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I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! Have a look:
http://rileysrandomreview.wordpress.com/2012/05/20/aww-shucks-you-guys/
boomiebol | 24th May 2012
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Thank you for stopping by my blog and liking one of the post
canalcook | 25th May 2012
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Another blogger from Dun Laoghaire! My dad frequently complains that I steal his recipes for my blog, but has yet to make one himself, intergenerational culinary rivalry must be a local sport!
Conor Bofin | 25th May 2012
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It’s looking that way. Get him to come on board. I need all the help I can get…
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jingsandthings | 31st August 2012
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Great to read your posts. Empty nesters, they called us a few years back. But it seemed more like restarting life again after it had been temporarily sidetracked. Family are great, but time to do your own things is precious. Although have been to Ireland a couple of times, only visited Dublin once many years ago. Cheap flights were on offer from Edinburgh. Scotland and Ireland were playing rugby. Understand your fascination of blogging and using your photos. I do this as well. Seems such a shame not to share them along with a story. Love the duck breasts.
Conor Bofin | 31st August 2012
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Thanks for that. The youngest left today for a few months studying in Canada. The nest is almost empty bar wife, eldest and dog. Come over and see us any time. Since the collapse of the economy, we have become far more welcoming. And that’s a good thing for us.
Best,
Conor
grainnep | 7th September 2012
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Congrats Conor on your short list for the blog awards,well deserved. G.
Conor Bofin | 8th September 2012
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Thanks Grainne,
All good fun!
C
malna | 20th September 2012
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Ciao! I just nominated you to one-lovely-blog-award, check it out here http://frankfurtmalin.wordpress.com/2012/09/20/one-lovely-blog-award/
Take care and blog on!
Conor Bofin | 20th September 2012
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Thanks Malna, Very thoughtful of you indeed.
Best,
Conor
Mama Miyuki Easy Pantsy | 29th September 2012
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Hi, I love reading your blog very much and have passed along the ’7*7 Link’ Award to you. http://cookingwithmamamiyuki.wordpress.com/2012/09/30/77-link-award/
Anonymous | 21st November 2012
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At last recipes that are straight forward, simple to execute and are what they say. Also love your sense of humour – advertising is fun – I know – but seriously there is so much more to life!!!!! your recipes will be traveling around the world giving us sustenance as we sail the oceans and I HIGHLY recommend you drop the day job and carry on cooking :). Thanks for your gorgeous recipes.
Amanda
Conor Bofin | 21st November 2012
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Thanks Amanda. I am having a bit of fun with it. There are a lot of people in advertising who, over the years, have suggested that I drop the day job too!
Vina'sdeliciousrecipes ! | 27th November 2012
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Hi ! I love your blog and I have nominated you for the REALITY Blog Award!
http://vinca11.wordpress.com/2012/11/16/awardsappreciation/
Conor Bofin | 27th November 2012
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Thanks for the award Vina. Greatly appreciated.
C
cookingwithcorinna | 12th December 2012
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I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award! Check out my post (http://cookingwithcorinna.wordpress.com/2012/12/12/liebster-award/) for details.
foodisthebestshitever | 12th December 2012
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I’ve nominated you for the inaugural foodisthebestshitever award. Suss my latest post!
caseylee18 | 13th December 2012
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I’m looking forward to reading your posts! You have some great stuff here. Thanks for following, means a lot to me
Conor Bofin | 14th December 2012
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Easy to do so when you are posting such delicious stuff. Keep at it.
Best,
Conor
Danny @ 1227 Foster | 18th December 2012
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Conor, congratulations!!! I’ve nominated you for the Reality Blog and Sensual Blogging Awards. I look forward to reading your postings and seeing your wonderful photos — you bring such a great perspective to the blogging world!
Conor Bofin | 18th December 2012
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Thanks Danny, I have been having a bit of fun with it. It has strengthened my interest in photography, writing and technology. That has to be a good thing.
Wishing you and yours a Happy Christmas and Peaceful 2013.
Conor
caseylee18 | 18th December 2012
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Hi, I nominated you for the Sunshine Award! Check the post for more details! http://caseofthemunchies.wordpress.com/2012/12/17/sunshine-award/
Conor Bofin | 18th December 2012
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Thanks Casey, I could do with a bit of sunshine here today. It is cold!
Wishing you a Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year,
Conor
caseylee18 | 18th December 2012
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You’re welcome. I hear you on the sunshine thing, I don’t like the cold much, luckily it hasn’t really snowed much yet.
Wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and enjoy the holidays together!
Aoife.D | 27th January 2013
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Hi Conor, love your blog! I also follow Lucy’s, culinary skills must run in the family. Looking forward to seeing more deliciousness from Dublin!
Conor Bofin | 27th January 2013
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Thanks Aoife,
I am jealous of your travels in the Southern Hemisphere. Lovely picture styling. I have added your blog to my list. Keep at it.
Best,
Conor
scolgin | 27th January 2013
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Greetings from an Irish American in L.A. with an advertising agency and a food blog! 🙂 Good stuff, cheers.
Conor Bofin | 27th January 2013
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That’s too many links to not follow your blog!
Best,
Conor
scolgin | 27th January 2013
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Likewise friend!
Chef Randall | 21st February 2013
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Conor thanks for following my blog, Savor the Food. You have a lot of great creations of food recipes here. 🙂
Chef Randall
savorthefood.wordpress.com
foodisthebestshitever | 3rd March 2013
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You probably already have a fat sack of awards but I’ve hit you up with another which you can find here http://foodisthebestshitever.wordpress.com/2013/03/03/another-blogland-award/
dedy oktavianus pardede | 28th March 2013
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i guess you have a very good lifes, a foodie blogger family…
having the same passion with relatives is really great i think……
btw, your blog is totally awesome!
keep sharing n inspiring phal!
Conor Bofin | 28th March 2013
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Thanks Deddy.
Best,
Conor
laurasmess | 1st May 2013
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Mr Bofin. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to pick up the Kreativ Bloggers award. The link is as follows: http://laurasmess.me/2013/05/01/awards-and-acknowledgements-ii/
Be wary; there may be many perils along the way, like the poor spelling of ‘kreativ’ and a lasting association with what some may view as ‘pointless blogging rituals’. However, the choice is indeed yours, and yours alone. Do what you will; the meat legend – the man – will prevail.
Conor Bofin | 1st May 2013
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Hi Laura, Very kind of you to nominate me for this bizarre award. Of course, I will accept it for what it is. there is one condition attached. You must call me Conor in future.
Best,
C
tinywhitecottage | 9th May 2013
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My brother married a gal from Ballygawley. She is the 15th child of 15 children! A few years back I took a trip with her to visit her enormous family. Ireland is beautiful! You are so fortunate to live there. I’m happy to have found your wonderful blog. 🙂
Conor Bofin | 9th May 2013
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Thanks for that. It is a nice spot despite the economic gloom and complete lack of good weather this year. Delighted you are following m. I will follow you back.
lemongrovecakediaries | 30th May 2013
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Hi Connor, love the blog. I’m looking forward to following your posts.
Conor Bofin | 30th May 2013
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Hi Karen,
Thanks for following. I just went over to your blog and you have brought me back to my childhood. My parents used to make éclairs for special occasions. Perhaps I need to regress myself and give them a go.
Best,
Conor
mittsandmeasures | 28th June 2013
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HI Conor, Thanks so much for following! It’s great to meet you. Love your blog and I’ve been enjoying reading through your posts. Look forward to reading more! 🙂
Conor Bofin | 28th June 2013
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Hi Julie, You are too kind. I look forward likewise.
Best,
Conor
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Paula {Salt, Pepper and a Dollop of Cream} | 12th August 2013
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Hi Conor. Thanks for the follow. I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog and your photos are beautiful. I want to take up a knife and fork and eat right now, you’ve put a hunger on me! I was reading your post on copyright theft which is such a pain. I had a similar issue a couple of years ago with work where my designs were lifted. A nasty business but luckily I was able to get that sorted. Looking forward to many years reading your blog. Warmest regards, Paula
Conor Bofin | 12th August 2013
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Hi Paula,
Thanks for the follow yourself. I suspect that the black of heart will be with us on this issue for the foreseeable future. I think you know how I feel about them….
blogletteraturacapuana | 22nd August 2013
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I have tanken a stroll through your blog and I must say that you deserve all the awards, it’s really fantastic, great recipes too. Quite inspiring. Lucia
Conor Bofin | 22nd August 2013
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Thanks Lucia, very kind of you.
Do come back soon.
Conor
kandee2013 | 1st September 2013
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GREAT Blog … looking forward to seeing more from you !! Stay hungry !!
Conor Bofin | 2nd September 2013
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Thank you. And thanks for visiting.
Best,
Conor
thebestdressup | 24th September 2013
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ciao! luvFAB blog.
thebesdressup
Conor Bofin | 24th September 2013
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Thanks for that and thanks for the visit.
Makeupmonster | 8th October 2013
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Hi Conor would you have an email I can contact you at for PR purposes?
Conor Bofin | 8th October 2013
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You can get me at conorbofin at gmail dot com. However, I don’t do much (any) brand promotion.
Best,
Conor
Alvy Carragher | 14th October 2013
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Hi there! Love the blog and think it’s funny and delicious looking, I will definitely be dreaming about food tonight. I got your name of the list of winners for the blog awards. I wasn’t able to make it on the night but am still trying to build up a network of like minded bloggers. Just to know we’re not blogging into some sort of great void. Anyway if you’re interested I was a winner in the humour section and you can find my blog at http://alvycarragher.blogspot.ie/ I’ll be following along from now on. Best of luck with it 🙂
Conor Bofin | 14th October 2013
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Thanks Alvy, It can seem like we are doing this for ourselves and nobody else some of the time. But, if you enjoy doing it, just do it. I’ll pop over to yours now.
Best,
Conor
anna | 19th October 2013
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Hi Conor,
Lovely chatting to you the other day.
Congratulations on your award, your blog is really inspiring, with the most interesting recipies, your pictures are beautiful.
Will be regular visitor now!
Conor Bofin | 20th October 2013
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Thanks Anna, that is very nice of you. Given the quality of the Michi Sushi offering, I’ll take that as high praise indeed. Keep at it.
Best,
Conor
Good Food Everyday | 9th November 2013
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Hi Conor. Great blog and great food ! Would you kindly make contact with me please ? Leaahogg@gmail.com. Thanks. Lea http://www.goodfoodeveryday.wordpress.com.
Conor Bofin | 9th November 2013
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Hi Lea, thanks for getting in touch and thanks for the reblog. You are doing some lovely stuff on your blog. I envy you the warm sun and lovely light.
Good Food Everyday | 9th November 2013
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Thank you Conor. I have been admiring your work. What’s the best email address please ?
theundergroundgourmet | 29th November 2013
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I have nominated you to the Versatile Blogger Award.
The rules as per my understanding are;
• Give thanks to the person providing your nomination.
• Include a link to their blog
• Nominate 15 bloggers for the Versatile Blogger Award
• Finally, the hardest, tell the person who nominated you 7 things about yourself.
All the best, Cheers
Erin Hedrick | 21st January 2014
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Congratulations! I’ve nominated you for the Shine On Award – read more about it here: http://eatingmyfeelings.com/2014/01/21/eating-my-feelings-receives-shine-on-award/
Thanks for sharing your delicious food!! I absolute adore your blog.
Conor Bofin | 22nd January 2014
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Thanks Erin,
Very good of you indeed. Now, I’d better get my shine on!
Itchysays | 17th February 2014
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HI Conor, I often read and very much enjoy your blog, your inspiring recipies and your wit..I just recently moved back to Dublin from the UK and cannot for the life of me find a really good butchers in and around Dublin city centre (Im in D12 myself)…that stocks marrow bones, veal bones, wild game, rabbit & that sort of thing, not the regular family butchers that are everywhere and sell the same fare…. even Lamb shanks are a trial to find locally!
In the past I used to travel to Cork often and bought my meat in O`Flynns on Marlboro St….an amazing family of butchers, so without going down the vac-pac mail order route could you or your readers reccomend some good ones in Dublin?
Many thanks & Cheers !
Conor Bofin | 17th February 2014
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Thanks for visiting and for the kind words. I have to admit that I don’t have much butcher experience in that part of the city. I am well served by John’s Meat Co in Monkstown Farm. Pat Whelan runs a fantastic shop out in the Avoca on the Naas Road. There is a shop in Glasthule that sells lots of game in season at reasonable prices. The name escapes me. Until recently, my friend the Wicklow Hunter used to leave in venison to my office (usually in a bin bag and in need of further butchering).
Your question raises a much broader issue of the demise of so many independent butchers. It is a sad state of affairs brought about by a combination of supermarket supremacy and general inability to actually cook anything on the part of much of the population.
I’ll stick the question up on Facebook and see if anybody makes any suggestions. If I get anything to help, I’ll add another comment.
Itchysays | 18th February 2014
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Many thanks Conor…I`ll have a look at Johns Meat Co. and hopefully some others will turn up.
You`ve articulated exactly what I`d been feeling in relation to the demise of good local butchers that offer more than just the regular cuts of beef, Pork and Lamb etc..without wanting to sound snobby or foodie like, the variety of cuts on offer are limited and uninspiring in most family butchers.I have to stop myself from asking “where exactly is the rest of the animal ? ”
I can begrudgingly accept supermarkets and retail mass/volume…but local/craft butchers are disappointingly thin on the ground.As you point out, very little actual cooking is the order of the day so the butcher will reply hes just supplying what his customers want !?…..my nan would be spinning in her grave !
Again, many thanks for your help and reply.
Cheers.
Conor Bofin | 18th February 2014
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The Facebook gang have come good:
Nicol suggests: If you want a whole rabbit, Ox tail, cow tongue, pigs head……. here is the place. … Bigger, well stocked and thriving, FX Buckley’s, Moore St.
Wendy says: You could try Lawlors in Rathmines. They might have what u are looking for!
Malcolm tells me that: Rob Cullen is your only man, he is Wicklow town but we’ll worth the journey, and he is tech savy too ! Send him a message on FB, he’s on my friends list – and he’s a cyclist!!!
And Denis asks: Have you tried the two organic butchers in Terenure? Can’t say I’ve seen those items specifically but I know they source stuff.
Hope this helps,
C
Judit Bakes | 20th February 2014
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A Sunshine Award For You…http://juditbakes.com/2014/02/20/sunshine-award-hot-and-golden-sunshine-bread/ J. XXX
Conor Bofin | 21st February 2014
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Thanks Judith. So very kind of you.
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Melissa @ The Glen House | 27th March 2014
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Hi Conor, I’m delighted to have found your blog and look forward to following your culinary adventures!
Conor Bofin | 29th March 2014
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Hi Milissa,
Thanks for the kind introduction. I look forward to seeing you around here too.
Best,
Conor
foodradical | 17th May 2014
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I had the pleasure of visiting Castlelough Woods, Ireland last summer. It was an amazing experience! I loved that beautiful country.
Conor Bofin | 18th May 2014
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it’s a lovely place, one of many here in Ireland. Do come and visit with us again soon. Thanks for your kind words and for stopping by the blog.
Best,
Conor
doodlemoosedesigns | 24th June 2014
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Hi! I love your blog. We are currently setting up a new segment on our illustration/design blog called Monday Munchies where we showcase a recipe each week. We are looking for foodies/bloggers and chefs to submit recipes to us to illustrate & share on Mondays. Would this be something you might be interested in?
if so – email me (Gillian) at doodlemoosedesigns@gmail.com
Below is a link to this weeks illustrated recipe!
http://doodlemoosedesigns.wordpress.com/2014/06/23/monday-munchies-week-2/
Conor Bofin | 30th June 2014
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Thanks for the kind words and great creativity. I have emailed you.
Best,
Conor
Tara Sparling | 15th August 2014
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Hi Conor, I’m a bit sad only to have discovered your blog now, but as it’s never too late for an Irish person to regret something, I’m also somehow fulfilled. Anyway, I can see myself becoming an avid fan, so let’s just get the awkwardness out of the way now by me telling you how much I like this blog and complimenting you on your writing and photography, before I slink back into the shadows from whence I came.
Delighted to make your acquaintance by the way. Write that book.
Conor Bofin | 15th August 2014
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I refer to our conversation last night Tara, I do suffer from the national self effacement that holds us back. I need to get over myself and get that extra 1/3 content together.
Thanks for the kind words. I look forward to seeing you on the stage in October.
Best,
Conor
annebennettbrosnan | 5th October 2014
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Well done, haven’t come across your blog previous to the blog awards. A lovely Sunday read. Thank you. Anne Co.Kerry (aka http://www.girlinwellies.com)
Conor Bofin | 5th October 2014
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Thanks for visiting and thanks for the kind words. My Sunday is a slow one after last night. Perfect annunciation last night BTW.
annebennettbrosnan | 5th October 2014
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Aw, shucks thanks, pulled out the all the stops to get that jacket for the wintery evening walks ahead! Well done again!
Conor Bofin | 5th October 2014
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And it looks great!
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Vito | 5th November 2014
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Being irish, you aint got much ******* meat there.
Conor Bofin | 5th November 2014
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You should visit Vito. You could improve your knowledge and your English (I edited the bit in the middle of your comment to protect the faint of heart).
Thanks,
Conor
Cristiana Victoria | 14th November 2014
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Hi!
Hope you’re keeping well!
I’m Crisrtiana, am an avid reader and blogger, a passion which I think we share.
Your blog “www.conorbofin.com” is by far the most interesting I have come across in the recent past, hands down!
The writer in me is yearning to write a piece for your blog, may be around 400-500 words, or whatever you are okay with.
Awaiting your reply.
Regards,
Cristiana
Conor Bofin | 16th November 2014
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Thanks Christina for the interest. I tend to write it all myself and plan to keep it that way for now.
Thanks also for visiting.
Best,
Conor
Sujatha | 8th December 2014
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Hi Conor!
Hope you’re well! First off, hearty congratulations on all the rewards and recognition that has come your way! I’ve been keenly following everything that’s been going on here :))
I’m reaching out to you about some changes I’ve made to my own blog – a couple of months ago, I moved to a self hosted site. While the link remains the same and I could move all my subscribers over without a hitch, I just found out that my WordPress followers like yourself would have to visit my new site and resubscribe to it if you wanted to keep receiving email notifications every time I posted (which I’m hoping you do!).
I’m reaching to all my lovely fellow WordPress followers because I’ve loved the interaction I’ve had with all of them even if it was just a plain old ‘like’!
Have a great day and happy holidays!
Best,
Sujatha
Conor Bofin | 10th December 2014
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Hi Sujata,
It is the big fear of the WP blogger. Losing all my beloved subs would be a pain. I will pop over there right now and re-subscribe.
Best,
Conor
kamillej2014 | 18th December 2014
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This is a wonderful blog. Congrats on your Freshly Pressed appearance. I wanted to comment on the lush pie, but didn’t scroll down far enough to find the comment bar and began being a grump – that’s my patience level right there. Thankfully, the picture of the pie calmed me.
Kindest regards and anticipating that pie and glass of something(I do actually make the recipes I find on good blogs. As a result, my fridge and freezer are full and my skinny jeans are getting tight!)
Skinny Jeans Mum
Conor Bofin | 18th December 2014
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Hi Kamille,
Thanks for the kind words. The pie is wonderful when cold. That should suit the weather down there right now. I have some friends who emigrated to WA quite recently. They give me a good picture of what life is like there. If the jeans are getting tight, eat the pie and exercise a bit more. It’s worth it.
Best,
Conor
chefjohnsmith | 30th December 2014
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Hello from Australia. I enjoyed your post about the sausage rolls.
Conor Bofin | 30th December 2014
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Thanks Chef John,
It was a bit of fun to post. However, I suspect my neighbours won’t see it that way.
Happy New Year,
Conor
Dionne Bee | 5th January 2015
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Hi Conor,
I just discovered your blog and enjoy the way you write. Your photos are striking and tempting. Thanks for the recipes. Will be trying them out when I can.
Conor Bofin | 5th January 2015
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Hi Dionne,
Thanks for your kind Jamaican words. I read your ‘About’. My whole wardrobe is like that!
Best,
C
Dionne Bee | 5th January 2015
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LOL! Thanks for stopping by, Conor.
Nicole | 11th February 2015
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I love your blog, I’m making the Osso Bucco this weekend for Valentine’s Day. Yummy!!!! I have just one suggestion, is there a way to get a printer friendly recipe from your blog? I click the print icon, but it was 20 pages and that is a lot for 1 recipe. I ended up screenshooting the recipe with my phone. But I found so many recipes that I want to try. But I cant print out so many pages. Please help this penny pinching save some trees. Thank you and you are awesome!
Conor Bofin | 11th February 2015
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Hi Nicole,
Great suggestion. I will have to look into the possibility. I have seen some blogs with the facility. Thanks for taking such an interest in the blog.
Best,
Conor
Rachael Marie Moyte | 27th February 2015
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Your blog is incredible. My fiance and I will be honeymooning in Ireland next year and I am so interested in trying out the food there.
Your photography is beautiful, your food looks amazing, and I’m looking forward to making some of your recipes myself. Great job!
Conor Bofin | 27th February 2015
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Thank you Rachel,
That is exceptionally kind of you. We look forward to having you here on our little island. I hope we live up to your expectations.
Thanks for the lovely words,
Conor
FloraFaunaChop | 24th March 2015
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Omg, I want a sousvide bath! your blog is so refreshing and honest. Thanks for sharing!
Conor Bofin | 24th March 2015
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Thanks. They are great fun. I have a couple more sous vide recipes cooked and ready to post. I love it!
FloraFaunaChop | 26th March 2015
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I eagerly await
chaoticitzi | 6th May 2015
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Hiya, I have nominated you for the Creative Blog Award – it’s a bit of fun. Keep it going.
You can see the post on: http://organisingchaosblog.com/2015/05/06/the-creative-blogger-awards/
I absolutely LOVE your food!!!
Conor Bofin | 6th May 2015
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Thank you Itzi. You are far too kind. I love the theme of your blog. I could do with some order in my life right now.
chaoticitzi | 6th May 2015
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Very well deserved. I am always very inspired by your food. And hungry, always hungry… It just looks soooo gooooodddd….
eoinfdublin7 | 15th May 2015
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So I’ve tried a few things with mostly success but I was wondering if you could recommend something that would easily scale to 12 people. 6 or 7 has been the most to date.
Scary prospects ahead.
Thanks
Eoin
eoinfdublin7 | 15th May 2015
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Hi.
Tried some of the recipes with mostly success. Bar the disaster that was the pork chilli (my fault not yours!).
Signed up to cook for 11 (adults) on sunday. Looking for recommendations of something to scale that wontvmske mg hair greyer than it already is.
Thanks in advance.
Eoin
Conor Bofin | 15th May 2015
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Hi Eoin,
The weather for D7 looks pretty OK for Sunday so I am thinking that something on the barbecue might be a good thing. If lamb is a runner, a butterflied leg with yoghurt and mint can be delicious. Other options include:
Lamb Koftas (a bit of work but worth it).
Blue cheese burgers (if you have time in advance to make them up).
Fish pie is always a crowd pleaser too. You will need a big dish or two for 11 people.
Or, do a roast beef. Use a bigger piece of beef and allow longer than I did.
Hopefully one of these will do the trick.
Best,
Conor
Sigal | 2nd June 2015
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I love the way you write,you’re great! thanks.
An Israeli mom who lives in LA & still love to cook.
Donna | 7th July 2015
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Just discovered your blog – what a great source of entertainment and now I can laugh my way through each newly discovered recipe, learn how to keep a dogs coat shiny and God knows what else. Looking forward to reading more! 🙂
Conor Bofin | 9th July 2015
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Thanks Donna. You re too kind. Thanks for the kind words.
sipprokate | 9th September 2015
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Hi Conor,
Is Lucy still running Decidedly Delicious? I can’t find a working link anywhere!
Conor Bofin | 9th September 2015
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Hi Kate,
No, sadly. Sadly for two reasons. Firstly, she used to focus on desserts and I have a very sweet tooth. Secondly, she is just too busy to devote any time to it. I used to really enjoy the competitive blogging that went on with both of us trying to get camera and kitchen space at the same time. Such is life.
Best,
Conor
Edward Horgan | 22nd September 2015
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Hi Conor, great blog. Can you please send me your email address as I want to share some information on a fantastic new dairy product that we are launching. Edward Horgan
Conor Bofin | 23rd September 2015
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Hi Edward,
That has gone to you.
Thanks for the nice words,
Conor
Kimberley | 6th October 2015
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Hi Conor, I thought you might like to take a look at a sous vide cooking time calculator and recipe generator we’ve created – http://calculator.sousvidetools.com/
If you’re interested in sharing the calculator on your blog, we’d be happy to offer your readers an exclusive discount code to use on products from Sous Vide Tools.
Let me know your thoughts,
Kimberley
Conor Bofin | 6th October 2015
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Excellent tool indeed Kimberly. Though, I know my friend Stefan over at http://www.stefangourmet.com will have some views on time and temperature. He has for almost every dish I cook. He is far more daring than I when it comes to Sous Vide. I will be using it, for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Best,
Conor
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Nicola Flynn | 20th January 2016
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Hi Conor,
I am delighted to invite you to the official launch of Oliver McCabe’s Fuel Food at Residence Members Club on Tuesday 26th January at 6pm. As this launch is private and numbers are limited I would be very grateful if you could RSVP by emailing deirdre.roberts@mercierpress.ie
Hope you will be able to attend.
Regards,
Nicola Flynn
Marketing Assistant at Mercier Press
Conor Bofin | 21st January 2016
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Thanks Nichola,
I have done that. Looking foreword to it.
deliciouslynell | 28th April 2016
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Hello! I’ve nominated you for the creative blogger award. Acceptance is purely optional, but if you are interested, please visit my blog: https://ineedafeed.wordpress.com/2016/04/28/creative-blogger-award/ for the rules. And have a good day. 🙂
Simply Splendid Food | 7th August 2016
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Great sense of humour as well as your culinary skills! Three cheers!
Conor Bofin | Author | 8th August 2016
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Thank you. That is very kind of you indeed. Thanks for visiting too.
ohiocook | 16th April 2019
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Thank you for following my blog!