A hedgehog without its spines would certainly look odd, but not this prickly pal who will mind all of your sewing pins and needles. Pin cushions are usually quite small but if you have a very large collection of sewing needles, then make a few hedghehogs in different colours and patterns so you have a…
Erin Fox
This recycled insect won’t ‘bug’ you
With school over and the summer holidays in full swing, it means later bed times and more time outdoors enjoying the balmy summery air. While summer holidays have an endless list of highlights, they also bring pesky bugs and midges. But you can make your own insect that won’t ‘bug’ you, out of recycled drink…
A zingy home-made elderflower curd spread
Zingy curd spread on top of freshly baked scones topped with clotted cream is a delicious alfresco afternoon tea treat. While you can buy some delicious curds in shops, nothing beats a jar of the home-made stuff. This elderflower curd recipe is a twist on the classic lemon curd. You can use elderflower cordial from…
The feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
The feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is coming up on June 27. This year, her feast day carries extra significance as the Redemptorists worldwide are celebrating the 150th anniversary of their relationship with the Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. To mark the jubliee a copy of the Icon travelled to every…
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Spruce up a salad with some wild garlic pesto
Ever walk in the woods this time of the year and get that overpowering scent of garlic? Don’t just take the delicious smell for granted because in among the trees, thousands of wild garlic leaves are just waiting to be picked and whizzed up into wild garlic pesto. You can make pesto out of almost…
Celebrating the feast of the Sacred heart of Jesus
The Marian shrines are taken down in our homes when the month of May comes to an end. The feast of the Sacred Heart falls on the second Sunday after Pentecost, this year on Friday, June 3. There may be one day to mark the feast of the Sacred Heart, but the entire month of…
Summer fruit coasters are ideal for picnics
Coasters made to look like round slices and wedges of citrus fruits bring some summer cheer to a plain glass of juice or water. Because they are so light, you can take them out with you to use on a picnic. You will need: Sheets of felt in lime green, yellow, orange and white, scissors,…
All done by hand!
Get Crafty by Ali Coghlan (Mercier Press, €14.99)
Peanut butter and dried summer berry cookies
Peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwiches are the ultimate picnic snack. These peanut butter and dried summer berry cookies are inspired by the classic sandwich and would be perfect for taking out on a day trip or for your snack during break time at school. They’re super quick and easy to make and, even quicker…