This is how to survive the festive period with your family
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Stuck for leftover ideas? This recipe will use up the rest of your Christmas ham
Stuck for leftover ideas? This recipe will use up the rest of your Christmas ham

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No one talks about how great it can be to spend time alone at Christmas… but they should
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11 ways to be the most relaxed Christmas dinner host
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This is what no one tells you about being pregnant at Christmas
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How to avoid food guilt this Christmas
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‘For the first time, we weren’t alone… Somebody would listen to us’
‘For the first time, we weren’t alone… Somebody would listen to us’

Lia Hynes

This Christmas, hold space for those carrying the quiet burden of grief
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5 Minutes With Ed Cooney: Executive Chef, The Merrion Hotel


By IMAGE
08th Dec 2016
5 Minutes With Ed Cooney: Executive Chef, The Merrion Hotel

Ahead of next Monday’s Creative Christmas in The Merrion Hotel, we sat down for 5 minutes with Ed Cooney, executive?chef in the Merrion Hotel.

Q1. What is your go-to, quick and easy festive snack for entertaining?? Brie, Apricot and Thyme Bon Bons.

Q2.?Any suggestions for interesting new Christmas drinks?? Our Mixologist Alex has created a new Festive Signature Cocktail which is available in Bar No. 23 and The Cellar Bar now!

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Delicious treats from The Merrion Pantry

Q3. What is your favourite meal to make over Christmas?? Fish Pie or Seafood Chowder in the days between Christmas and New Year – great comfort food!

Q.4 Do you have any advice for people who don’t have hours to spend cooking in the kitchen this Christmas?? Christmas cooking takes time – there is no getting away from that unfortunately!? Planning in advance will save time and will reduce stress though in the run up to the day.

 

CREATIVE CHRISTMAS
THE MERRION HOTEL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12
FROM?6PM-8PM

TO BOOK CLICK HERE, CALL 01 271 9687,
OR EMAIL BUSINESS@IMAGE.IE

 

 

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