@Ireland Curator: Móna Wise

Good night @ireland - it has been a load of fun this week! Thanks for all the fun guys x pic.twitter.com/eqTctcCA

And when tomorrow greets you, @johnverling will be here to tweet. Please welcome him so warmly, give him a lovely Irish greet!

So if you are ever in Galway wondering what to see or do, Just find me @WiseMona And I will help guide you. pic.twitter.com/8m6JoiRW

My final Tweet as @Ireland so this one's short and sweet Taking care of this account all week has been a real treat. pic.twitter.com/33gIiRbv

@TanneryDungarva - thanks so much for Tweeting along x @johnverling

@mkearley2008 - thanks Jim! @johnverling

@johnverling - welcome aboard John! And they did not let me know your true nationality!

So let's give an Irish welcome To @johnverling from Kingdom true I'm sure tomorrow's Tweets will be carefully planned to entertain you!

And if you liked the rhyming fun, the foodie photos too... Then jump on board the twitter gun and find me @WiseMona too!

Tweeting from lovely Dingle, I'm sure he'll do us proud. I hope you all have enjoyed the tweets, I have loved meeting a new crowd.

I must wrap up this tweeting role, My time has come to end. I pass the baton to a Kerry man, Now @johnverling will be your friend.

@fhayesmccoy - thank you !

@Smartheat - thanks Pat :0) I like them a lot x

@MissPembers - thank you so much!

@MissPembers - he is a charmer!

@MissPembers - thanks!

@NelsonBonner - we are lucky but work hard at making it 'work'

@fiery_jennyrose - aw you are so sweet! I have a rhyme a day on my WiseWords Facebook page ;0)

@NeatFreak_ - yum! #weshouldtotallyhangout!

@NeatFreak_ - an excellent wine.

@v4sch - why thank you kindly !

And now - the last of the daffodils grace my table and I must away to feed the hungry brood. Have a lovely evening! pic.twitter.com/IuyElVRk

This is one of my favorite photos. I used it for a project I was working on. It was used to 'wake up the reader' .. pic.twitter.com/0J1rB3wf

This is my favorite duck named 'Peata'. I have raised him (for the table) and he produced SIX babies #safefornow! pic.twitter.com/B0Dxgsyc

This is the ONLY photo ever taken of me 'not' smiling. It was my passport photo when I was 10. Note very cool bandana pic.twitter.com/HBqxjx6K

@beatricewhelan @WiseMona - thanks Beatrice :0) It has been fun.

AND I make the BEST drinks in Galway ... #Girlsgottadosomethingright! pic.twitter.com/R6dIE0iE

My husband bakes the best bread in Galway. Trust me. pic.twitter.com/91yfDmKH

@TanneryDungarva @Carolanner - thank you. We are very lucky x

Wa Café in Galway does the best Sushi. Trust me. pic.twitter.com/5s2s7OZC

@Carolanner - she is quite the curly haired kid alright. And she has the attitude to go with it! #SheTotallygetsthatfromme

One of my favorite places in Galway ..... Kylemore Abbey. For food, for culture, for thinking, for envying their garden pic.twitter.com/HuuRLclk

We rarely eat out. When we feel like ordering a pizza - we just fire up the oven and make one of these .... pic.twitter.com/P15q9chO

Of all the items we grow - Spring Garlic is my favorite .... pic.twitter.com/GXl7dxZx

@Carolanner - we have FOUR kids but two of them are foster kids and we are not allowed topmost pics of them - stooping HSE rules :0)

Despite what most people say - the weather in Ireland is lovely. We get plenty of sunshine in Galway. pic.twitter.com/vz3jsiuV

@Mcshan2 - thank you!

@magnumlady - it is very windy here today too!

Getting the kids to try new foods has kind of back fired on us because now the 'eat' everything ..... pic.twitter.com/HbWDX6Lw

Carrots grow all year round .... and have to be the best I have ever tasted pic.twitter.com/6JEchP6c

@magnumlady - ha ha ha - it is well anchored and protected on both sides :0)

@MusicalSocks101 - have the water at a rolling boil and swirl it round into a tornado - drop the egg in and take the pot off the heat

@bazkelly79 - Barry - I think it goes without saying that I do my fair share of supporting everything Irish. Including great Irish beers

Having a polytunnel in Ireland means you can grow stuff all year round #luckyducks! pic.twitter.com/W0sL68BZ

OR - you could always make more bread pudding .... to use up those eggs pic.twitter.com/F3bqpVhk

Or poached eggs ... ah shur why not .. pic.twitter.com/FUkO3nDB

When you have a glut of eggs . . . make deviled eggs pic.twitter.com/w2OwS0AR

There is a reason that this is called the Champagne of beers ... #alltimefavbeer pic.twitter.com/u0fAMXpM

@TanneryDungarva - she catches hell for it all the time. Only in Ireland and adults only. 'Thats a boys name' her reply 'I am NOT a boy' ..

I love the colours of the sea shells found by the shore pic.twitter.com/cdgUsWFb

One of the best pints of Guinness I have ever had was at the Guinness store house in Dublin. Make sure you go there. pic.twitter.com/W2FaL1ZE

But now that we are back in Ireland and have kids- the desserts look a little more like this ... pic.twitter.com/Q0OW6n6z

@runmurphyrun - thank you. I am rather fond of them x

When we lived in America we had a restaurant named 'Rondos' . . . and used to make nice treats .. Breadpudding pic.twitter.com/mHejDor3

Then brace yourself girls, a heartbreaker for sure.. My little boy Jack .... pic.twitter.com/GDvCBJvS

Next up the girl who made me a Mama, with wild curls and dress swirls she's sports her name all to well - Rori-belle pic.twitter.com/WdU5pDFB

A flurry of photos for you to see, of people or items important to me. First up its hubby . . . as smiler like me .. pic.twitter.com/2uOUMeW0

A flurry of photos for you to see . . . of people or things that are important to me. First up my husband ... pic.twitter.com/SIl8LnOW

Lilacs are already blooming and smell do sweet! pic.twitter.com/yNmxwVpF

@SabinaReddy - it is a gorgeous day here in Galway. The last few days have been beautiful. I am sure the rain is coming though!

And when the afternoon arrives, the kids will settle down. Return to routine in the morn, less need to act the clown.

A jaunt to Coole Park today, with a picnic packed to go. A hike through wooded parkland and down by the lake where water flows.

Good morning Ireland from Galway, the skies are baby blue. The sun site high on horizon, not a cloud in sight or view.

@_madmogs_ - thanks!

Aubergine/Eggplant with Sicilian Sausage & Bluebell Falls Goat Cheese ... pic.twitter.com/cfoS3Jdo

Rhubarb Mojitos ... Best use of seasonal fruit methinks ... pic.twitter.com/OhchETum

@Hashcapades - I will send you a recipe next week!

Recipe adapted from Carlo Middione's book 'The food of Southern Italy' ... More Tweets to come!

Today we are going to make Sicilian sausage ... American style - in Ireland with Irish Pork #suchdiversityinonetweet pic.twitter.com/qfDZdEWT

Croque Monsieur for lunch! pic.twitter.com/LSRA3dyF

Meeting @Garrai_Sile for tea! pic.twitter.com/UDBXc8U7

Today's catch! pic.twitter.com/mLtJR9PN

@scr1bh - ha ha .. I know. He was regretting the 'shorts' for the first few kilometres but then he warmed up nicely!

But first some juice - all freshly squeezed! pic.twitter.com/vygmoJK1

Good morning Ireland, another gorgeous day. My little boy has joined me early, so we're off out for some morning play! pic.twitter.com/qlbgtNTj

@Hashcapades - my husband is a chef ;0€

@tommycollison - very interesting Tommy. Fiction?

@Garrai_Sile - see you tomorrow Síle!

@irishdaisy61 - have a great weekend too!

@jdoyle916 - you too Jim!

@YvonneIrving - I have not had that one but do know it is an old and high yield producing grape ... Is it good?

Happy hour starts right now! Enjoy the weekend ... pic.twitter.com/6rvtgVK0

@lecraic - years of living in The US drinking drip coffee day #totalravingaddict

@scr1bh - I frequent @househotel quite a bit. Very quiet calm place to think and write

@lecraic - we Grind and use Ponáire. I love their beans.

And although most cities have places like Starbucks that offer free wi-fi, there is still no Starbucks in Galway #thekioskatNUIGdoesn'tcount

The lack of tweeting today is due to the cracker of a blue sky and the lack of Internet available in the more rural west where I am today

Asparagus hash for lunch .... 'tis seasonal dontcha know .. pic.twitter.com/Fg93vN9d

@Smartheat - how cute. Thanks and have a lovely weekend!

@unakavanagh @topgold - I have Kindle app on phone, iPad and laptop. Always have books with me...and I read so much more because of that.

@tommycollison - what are you publishing Tommy?

@topgold - agreed. No having to lug around weighty books all day from room to room even more important

@PeopleOfUK - soundalike you will do just fine ;0)

@PeopleOfUK - especially delicious. AND the rain has subsided so bright blue sunny skies here today! #bringontheweekend!

@cybercat919 - the rhubarb compote was a delicious way to start a sunny Friday!

@sailvarmint - morning to you. Gorgeous and sunny here in Galway!

Today the weekend's work begins, food photo shoot and words. Sometimes I am even more aware that I sound like a total nerd.

Scones were baked this morning, buttermilk and cran-berry. And now with coffee warm and black, the newspaper and breakfast for me.

Breakfast here this morning is a tasty seasonal treat. A pink and perfect compote made from rhubarb for me to eat.

Good Morning Ireland from Galway, it's close to 7 o' clock. The weekend brings us sunshine, on my door some fun times knock.

@foxglovelane - ha ha ha ..once or twice. Enjoy your supper #whenyoucometoGalwaywewillfeedyou

@foxglovelane - ha ha ha ...no. Alabama I'm afraid ;0)

@foxglovelane - he does make a mean feta cheese and kalamata olive omelette ... #myfavourite

@foxglovelane - the grass truly is 'greener' .. ;0)

@foxglovelane - I think coming back home to Ireland, knee deep in recession too, after having spent 15 years away, was the best move ever...

@foxglovelane - it is. Making the decision to shift careers after 15 yrs in hospitality was not easy. But I wanted, and needed, to write ;0)

@foxglovelane - thanks so much! Have great support here at home with Chef and Mum helping out with the kids after school #ittakesavillage

@topgold - I love having all my text books for college on the iPad but love print books for leisure n' pleasure reading

@shanda1701 - I think there is a huge market for editors. Always. Especially good ones!

@shanda1701 - I am the same. I love both equally.

@mmeller - thank you. It is a very lively debate and most agree that book shops can survive ..just less of them #cuirtebookdebate

Does Steve Jobs + Publishing = No Jobs in publishing?

Fiction is much more digital than non-fiction. Book sales are flat and falling - eBook sales are growing #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

Question : Data or statistics on sales. Numbers of books (print) sold today v's eBooks

As an author, if you just want to sell your own book online you can do that with EPub files, PayPal and Smashwords. #cuirtbookdebate #

Question of control again : should writers be worried? #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

You can 'own' an eBook. It is not essential that you upload your book to Amazon ... Sell it from your own server. #cuirtbookdebate

@RositaBoland - yes I am!

Most publishers want to take steps to stop this. It does not make sense to own digital content #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

Censorship issues... Books can be deleted and changed once uploaded to Amazon..author looses control...how do we keep an accurate record?

@magnumlady - at a literary Fest today .. And a debate. Will be back to food in a small while ;0)

Questions from the audience...Cormac ... Major issue - involving Amazon. George Orwell 1984 - Amazon issued the eBook w/o the rights

In the UK they have to pay 20% vat in eBooks.

Marginal cost of producing an eBook is low but getting the book written and ready has costs. #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

Perception that eBooks should be free ... ?#cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

The value of books...authors write a story and you pay for the privilege of reading that story. #cuirtebookdebate #cuirtbookdebate

Regarding editing and design of books... Very little design on most eBooks. They still need to be edited #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

Legacy publishers are effectively doomed #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

Legacy publishers will have to move out of London because they can't afford to 'work' there. #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

Technology is ahead of the eBook app. #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

They have the control ... Those of us that care about books ... Need to keep the book alive but it will not be easy #cuirtbookdebate

Technology giants are winning. Amazon and Apple .. #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

Serious problems ... Flood of content, driven downwards by price or free #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

The world is slow to adapt to change... Apps are gaining speed now.. Storytelling methods are changing #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

Once they changed the design revolutionising the 'book' people started to understand 'printing'

Early days of print time was spent trying to make the books 'look' printed...like the manuscript #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

We are undergoing the greatest transformation since Gutenberg #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

Up next Michael Basker - Profile books

Regular paperbacks are on their way out. When people say 'print is dead' this is what they mean #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

He designs covers for Penguin..non fiction classics. He makes the Author names bigger ... #cuirtebookdebate #cuirtbookdebate

Are traditional publishers up the creek? No. There is a market for niche publishing ..hard backs become more collectible #cuirtebookdebate

Studied graphic design...makes book covers. Developed a company called Imprint books #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

Next up .... Matthew Young .... Works for Penguin/London.

The print book is dead but long live the eBook #cuirtebookdebate #cuirtbookdebate

How can a publisher stand out? Market the book, connect with the authors readers in any way they can #cuirtebookdebate #cuirtbookdebate

@davidmaybury @eoinpurcell - ha ha ha!

What do book sellers do? They need to decide 'what' their future is going to be.. #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

He reads on his Kindle @eoinpurcell Or on his phones .... It is always with him #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

Embrace the digital revolution ... Book sellers should be worried #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

As a reader...there is an exceptionally large quantity available .. Some of it good, most of it terrible #cuirtebookdebate #cuirtbookdebate

Downside of book industry right now....the difficulty of getting published right now #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

EBooks open up the possibilities to distribute to a much wider audience #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

Next up @eoinpurcell .... The death of the print book is a good thing....

Print books will still exist... A legacy item. And Vinyl records are making a come back! #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

Design of convergence ... Still a lot of focus on the cover of eBooks and print books

We are in the business of storytelling #cuirtbookdebate

New formats never kill the old #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

The real battle is converting non-readers to readers #cuirtebookdebate

she likes her Kindle for stuff she is not so proud of & likes to read print books when she want to brag #cuirtbookdebate #cuirtebookdebate

Printed books are beautiful...yes..but don't we just want to encourage people to read more. Not just something pretty #cuirtebookdebate

Keeps the reader in mind. The business of selling books. Stop calling it 'real' it is a 'print' book. #cuirtebookdebate

@ezeldaroach - pan mc millan in London - recently published Amanda Hocking ...

Introducing the panel for today's debate: @Cormac Kinsella #cuirtebookdebate

EBooks v's Real books debate starts now...

EBooks can be beautiful too

You shouldn't judge a book by its cover...

@TarquinDunwoody @cuirt - just a lively debate! Stay tuned...

Stay tuned for a lively debate .... @cuirt literary festival pic.twitter.com/3QxKOXFN

@David_Ruser - hardly David #you'reonlyaslipofaman

@misterebby - I love it too. I could write a book here!

Corrib House Café art pic.twitter.com/ENDS1xgd

Are w ready for lunch yet? Focaccia just outta the oven! pic.twitter.com/kEjAfgYd

Important stop along my walk to say hi to friends ... pic.twitter.com/YODCWnGN

@SAJohnson - thank you. I love Galway and this tiny wet green Island too!

@patrickabbott - warm milk, white pepper, bit of brown sugar. A nice soft way to start the day... #greatforhangoverstoo

@SAJohnson - thanks Sheree! Good morning to you!

Then off to town again today, stepping out with college mates. Cúirt (literary) festival is underway, we're off to hear a great debate!

The taste buds come alive, white pepper dong it's fine work. And once the coffees brewed, then I will feel the daily perk.

@cataclysmicha - 4 kids under the age of 10... I rhyme in my sleep ;0)

@sailvarmint - it is so quick/ez ... And my only regret is sharing it with the kids because now they EAT every bite! Fruit n' fish works!

Although the coffee's brewing, and I'll drink my share of that.... A little bit of warm milk right now, with white pepper and full cream fat

Good God it's cold in Galway, my cheeks are rosy red. I raced back from my walk this morn, wishing I had stayed in bed.

@TanneryDungarva @len_patrick @rednosewine - there are 'rules' ... Can't talk about your 'business' etc. that stifled me a bit

@TanneryDungarva @len_patrick @rednosewine - I am sure they will get back to you soon. You would be great! #itisnoteasythough!

And if you need a loaf of bread for your lunch tomorrow...we have plenty. pic.twitter.com/IoRqsJxk

Here's a nice lemon tart for you @len_patrick ... pic.twitter.com/n5lxDQFG

@len_patrick - ah go on would ya. #youaremakingmecry!

Just got this in the post today. Anyone read it? It is a fine heft of a book. Looking forward to reading it this week! pic.twitter.com/GWJNgFIM

@fiery_jennyrose - nothing like a cuppa on a dreary wet evening in Ireland!

@noellarichard - this is more of a breakfast pudding and it is made from blood!

@CaitrionaW - I have to say 'Gin is my tonic' during the summer. Nothing nicer than a few ice cubes dancing around my glass #WhereistheSun?

Ok . . . still a bit of time left to finish our work for the day folks .... pic.twitter.com/Bu3eqzMV

@ZwartblesIE - oooh that sounds delicious. So it is made from apples but pours like a Maple syrup?

@ZwartblesIE - I love cornbread. We used to make this sweetcorn loaf - called it spoon bread - when we lived in the US. Must dig out recipe

@ZwartblesIE - now you are making me hungry ... sounds yum. I love that dark black bread too and the rocket right now is so fresh

@ZwartblesIE - hold the phone - we make these amazing Buckwheat pancakes - Gluten free. Come for breakfast!

@SimplyConor - Turkey burgers, sweet potato fries with curried ketchup and asian coleslaw ..... there might be beer also #onaSchoolNight!

@ZwartblesIE - hmmm . Rye? Working on a new Rye loaf ....

@ZwartblesIE - this and some beautiful goats cheese from Bluebell Falls and a bit of jam - well sorted for tea methinks

@ZwartblesIE - he makes EXCELLENT spelt bread. Light, fluffy - cake like. It is selling like hotcakes (pun intended) due to the cakeness :0)

@fhayesmccoy - I know. 'tis my weakness too. Great apple & blueberry pie... a step up from the average tart ..

@SimplyConor - I am but a humble house cook. My husband is a chef/baker so we must give credit where credit is due.

@ZwartblesIE - when you come to Galway I will make you pie and a cup of tea. It is the least I can do ...

@SimplyConor - brilliant! AND I am a (mature) student myself :0)

@ZwartblesIE - one can only hope to do ones job well!

@fiery_jennyrose - the kettle is on!

Here is one I made earlier #thatsalieMyHusbandbakedit pic.twitter.com/cvjCr0RR

@SarahKenny2 - yep. My hometown :0)

@courcelan - quite welcome. Just missed the rain and wind storm too!

@robby4841 - ha ha - I have SIX!

@Mammyskitchen - isn't that the cutest little duck!

@SarahKenny2 @KennysBookshop - Hi Sarah. Yes. I live in, and am from Galway so have pretty much tried all the good food outlets.

Sometimes it takes me ages to name/label my photos. I like to call this one 'Sitting Duck' #SOcreative pic.twitter.com/MPVJsRL4

@robby4841 - and truth be told - pastry maker I am not, but I am a dab hand at opening wine bottles #doesthatmakemealush?

@robby4841 - well, it is only 3:00pm here Robert. We must wait at least till the homework is done!

@TarquinDunwoody - ha ha ha - I have not had scotch broth in years. The wild garlic chive blossoms give it a little life in colour & flavor

Turkey Pot Pie - waiting for its topper #hurryhomechefandmakethepastry! pic.twitter.com/QKcrVzlW

@TarquinDunwoody - making a note to try the Torres Vina Esmerelda - thanks for the tip!

@TarquinDunwoody - wow. You are optimistic. One of my favorite white wines is a Spanish Albariño (Paco & Lola) . Have you tried it?

@jilloherlihy @LisaMessenger @brianmoran - thanks for sharing Jill. All about food and stories from the West (Galway) this week.

@TarquinDunwoody - yes. It is a nice shop. What wine did you pick up?

@terranovadesign - what a fabulous shot ... #LoveStrandHill

@ConzieSays - deal! There is a small Japanese café in Galway and ONCE a year for ONE night only they do a Korean night. Best FOOD ...

@ConzieSays - maybe not Conor - but I would give anything for a nice bowl of bibimbap right about now...

@VincentAOReilly - you are right about that Vincent. The wind in Galway is wild and very wet! #noumbrellashere

But tonight, with the chill in the air we might try something new pic.twitter.com/DTNohjq5

One of my favourites ... So now we are thirsty ... pic.twitter.com/QELV2mOK

@karenboconnell @sheridanscheese - yes M'am - only place in town where you can buy raw milk legally.

@len_patrick @unakavanagh - ah stop now ! More to come in a bit ;0)

@brid_h2g @caitrionaw - I totally agree with you!

@unakavanagh - thanks Úna ... It is a tough job this Tweeting for Ireland. Food is our 'business' do glad I am whetting your appetite!

@CaitrionaW - interesting ... You might be the only person I know that did not like it ;0)

All real - all good - all Irish pic.twitter.com/EDlisxGQ

Can anyone guess where I am? pic.twitter.com/GVad7HWB

Do we want some of this? pic.twitter.com/br2j26fS

@courcelan - and again pic.twitter.com/tcFU9aQK

@courcelan - Bridge Street - and here comes the rain! pic.twitter.com/tRcXUSAT

@trinnybopper - oh Chowder sounds like a great idea!

Temptation is everywhere ... pic.twitter.com/jzgtmrjf

@mkconlon - thank you!

pic.twitter.com/4xuryJq7

Before the rain at Spanish Arch pic.twitter.com/vI3krFP2

@karenboconnell @mkearley2008 @sailvarmint - ha ha ha - thanks Karen! Big storm brewing today in the West! Wild and windy for sure!

@Danniivt - bring the sun!

@courcelan - nope. I live out in the sticks - Claregalway side of town. Will go to Bridge street though after Spanish Arch and prom walk!

@mkearley2008 @sailvarmint - 'armour on' and ready for battle I am. By 'armour' I mean my wet gear. There will be no dust in Galway today

@Totalocura - there will be plenty of photos today!

@sailvarmint @mkearley2008 - all righty then....I just hope the rain holds off or 'twill be wild and windy!

@Gwen1854 - I have been to visit. I could easily live in Victoria x

@mkearley2008 - ah shur a bit of rebel rousing might be no harm. Glad you liked the rhyme...

And maybe I should be more controversial now ...? Liven things up a bit like... @mkearley2008 @sailvarmint

@Gwen1854 - one of my B best friends lives in Victoria, and I have a brother in Vancouver. A gorgeous part of the world!

@mkearley2008 @sailvarmint - I find, if I write a 'rhyme a day' before 7:00am each day I never use the 'writers block' excuse.

@mkearley2008 @sailvarmint - the real poets out there work very hard on their craft. I just wake up 'rhyming'

@mkearley2008 @sailvarmint - thank you, I am flattered. I like to think having four kids under the age of ten makes me a great 'rhymer' ;0)

@carnsoreboxer - good morning to you too.

@psneeze - no problem. I will set a few aside just for you! (we, maybe for me too)

@_Marichka______ - mine too !

And if there is something you'd like to see, from my hometown today. Then get your tweet in early so I can plan my day!

Today I'll head to oceans shore, a few tweets from Atlantic's edge. I'll try to keep it interesting, this I solemnly do pledge.

A storm is brewing somewhere, cold air against my face. A hurried walk this morning, increased my step and pace.

Good morning Ireland from Galway, the wind is whipping up a feast. The skies are blue and pinkish, calm, before them release of beast.

@David_Ruser - still no food trucks on the scene here. #amhopeful

@David_Ruser - just noticed you are in Louisville, KY. I lived in Cincinnati, OH for 15 years. LOVE Lynns Paradise Café - best bloody marys

@foxglovelane - hello! I am not a patch on you I am afraid.

@David_Ruser - thanks so much David. I like taking photos and hope to improve greatly after I graduate from college #moretimetopractice

@TarquinDunwoody - I love pinto beans too. Tesco (in Galway) just started carrying the dried ones. I am sure yours are much nicer.

@TarquinDunwoody - Do you make your own chili spice mix? We do the same. Make a huge batch with beans in it and freeze it.

@sailvarmint - Mango, crushed red chili flakes (habeneros will work) and lime juice and fresh coriander/cilantro. It is addictive.

@TarquinDunwoody - one of my favorite dishes #cabbagerolls -

@TarquinDunwoody - I LOVE MEXICAN food too. We are finally able to get some good ingredients in Galway for a right 'fiesta'. . .

@TarquinDunwoody - cook in turkey broth (or chicken broth) for a couple of hours. Make tomato sauce mixed with sour cream ..

@TarquinDunwoody - we use raw minced turkey (but pork/beef mince is fine), onions and cooked rice. Wrap in blanched cabbage leaves

@TarquinDunwoody - Cabbage Rolls. Had salad for lunch. What are you eating tonight?

Just back from a walk. Rain, hail, sunburn. Soaked to the skin and sunburnt. Kids are starving - what's for supper? pic.twitter.com/Ui94aYnR

@CarlowCountyMus @VibrantIreland - honestly - with the chili and the lime juice it is very addictive. The salmon 'almost' takes a back seat

@CarlowCountyMus @VibrantIreland - BEST is 'Fruit with Fish' . . . Mango, chili & lime salsa with pan seared salmon. pic.twitter.com/hW5A2IsM

@CarlowCountyMus @VibrantIreland - Worst is eggs with mustard. I love mustard. It should have been fab. Tried a few different mustards too

@ireland @CarlowCountyMus @VibrantIreland - I have a sixth sense about food pairings. I married a chef and do 'try' most creations ...

@CarlowCountyMus @VibrantIreland - I will have to take your word for it. I do like peanut butter - and love scrambled eggs. But not together

@MexicancookEire - good to hear Lily. I should be making something Mexican! The package arrived today - thanks!

@watermusician - thanks. That was the iPhone shot. I am always surprised at how nice it looks after it uploads.

@VibrantIreland @CarlowCountyMus - I feel the same way .... eeeewww #peanutbutterandscrambledeggs

@CarlowCountyMus - hmmm. Can't say I have tried peanut butter with scrambled eggs. I am not sure how that would work. You gonna eat that?

@TarquinDunwoody - I have come to terms with the fact that we just can't do it all. . . . Sounds like a fine meal to me either way!

@beanobundle - at the minute I am enjoying the first 'break' from writing in 8 months. But just got a new job so have to start writing again

OR maybe just a toasted cheese sambo . . . #lunch pic.twitter.com/MSQSoe3c

@oflahertyb - tx Brendan. I am a full time student, mother of four kids under the age of ten and have just written and published a book

@oflahertyb - I am quite happy to stay at home for a few weeks and enjoy the scenery

Lunch plans everyone? I am having a slice of turkey lasagna and a bit of salad . . . pic.twitter.com/nBI5BcwM

Shades of duck egg blue ... pic.twitter.com/supccoZy

Mary Mary quite contrary how does your garden grow ... pic.twitter.com/efaH8fNu

It is just that kind of a day ... pic.twitter.com/CyjdiXAF

@Smartheat - I do love the ducklings. Their mum is a force to be reckoned with. She does not want them to be handled at all #firsttimemum

@liamcredmond - a Bloody Mary then?

@Det13Maria - yum indeed - and easy. Grate the horseradish root and add to marmalade. Sear chicken for a few mins, glaze and finish in oven

Oh - and @liamcredmond - it should go without say that I love horseradish too. #ImaketheBESTBloodyMarys

@blathnaidhealy - and this is causing a fierce distraction to my working day indeed. All fat and fuzzy . .

I love marmalade @liamcredmond - Horseradish marmalade glaze on chicken thighs is a respectable choice I would say .. pic.twitter.com/08AOV6us

Family photo - getting ready for first dip in the pond #gorgeousweatherinGalway pic.twitter.com/9TBwyOas

@smartheat - aw - thanks Pat. I know it well. I plan to be less stifled today and more fund with the flow if you like ...

@BashBranagan @david_ruser - thanks. We made a trio. All with brown bread toasted circles, Smoked salmon, rashers and avocado #keep'emhappy

@David_Ruser @BashBranagan - here is one I made earlier .... pic.twitter.com/tmfTYKM9

@Sinead_Fox - ah thanks Sinead. It is way more intimidating than I thought it would be. Like being a stand up comedian with bad jokes ;0)

@BashBranagan @topgold a isn't there an App for that #teethbrushing

@BashBranagan - yum! I have a beautiful photo of eggs benedict. I will dig it out for you after the school run!

So if your out there watching, do stop by to say hello. I will be out back mucking out, the hen coops, don't ya know!

Today I will relax and let the tweets and rhymes appear. No need feel a failure, nor the daily Tweets to fear.

@jabit - exactly!

So yesterday with all my tweets, I stumbled and I failed. My fear of boring tweets realised, I was blocked, my thoughts had bailed.

@cathalkeogh - you too Cathal!

@Jonathanwpurvis - a lovely day here. I am an early riser. Love how quiet the house is

@jabit - lovely photo. Just heard the weather man say showers are on their way. I turned off the radio .. Nice and sunny here

Now I am ready for coffee, black and fairly strong. I hope you're rested and ready for whatever this day will bring along.

Good morning Ireland from Galway, our skies are baby blue. Young cat has had her milk feed, the dog's been walked here too.

So now the evening draws to close, The sun has set in West. Today did not go quite as planned, so tomorrow I'll bring my best.

@TarquinDunwoody - it sounds very interesting indeed. And I am sure it was delicious.

@shanda1701 - good for you. Plenty of growing room in a square foot!

@Smartheat - Yep. We noticed when the kids were little that the more colour we loaded on the plate the more colour they ate #winwinforall

I am just a hobby photographer. I subscribe to the rule of thumb if it tastes good it will make a gorgeous photo ... pic.twitter.com/vttwZnUB

@TarquinDunwoody @newzealand - sounds good to me .. growing up in Galway we only ate salad during the warmer months -

@EllieSilwer - well, grow a little catnip for the cat then ... #shareandsharealike

@karenboconnell - I think we are waiting to plant our outdoor crops until May day Karen. Just incase there is a cold snap

@newzealand - Growing salad greens can be done year round in Ireland. We do have a polytunnel - so in the winter there is some protection

@EllieSilwer - sounds like a good plan. A bit of rosemary, thyme, oregano and mint for the mojitos, right?

@newzealand - it is hard when you have no room to grow but getting a delivery must be nice too. My husband is a salad freak - everyday

@EllieSilwer - Why not Ellie? No garden?

I am never sure what we will have for dinner each day but there will always be salad ... do you grow your own food? pic.twitter.com/1kNkJrOy

Some of my friends ... pic.twitter.com/ESBGzbaL

I love how quiet the house is right before it erupts into after school chaos. Empty bellies race through the door looking to be fed urgently

@Smartheat - sound advice indeed. Thank you.

@beatricewhelan - I am having a very boring chicken on wholewheat with black tea but really WANT to have this .... pic.twitter.com/kHgWPjsT

@robby4841 - welcome RObert! How are things in Kentucky? Must be awfully early for you!

@ModernFarmette - I know. It is a great (true) story. And you will love the AoE rag. Ed Behr is the best ...

An excellent read I am sure @ModernFarmette - do you subscribe to The Art of Eating magazine (by Edward Behr) ? It is my fav food rag.

@ModernFarmette - wonderful. I am reading The American Way of Eating by Traci McMillan

@UltimateHurl - well aren't you clever! #Iamacodaphobe

@ModernFarmette - what are you reading right now Imen?

@SirJolt - very little snoozing going on here behind the scenes . . and I am nothing if not original :0)

@UltimateHurl - ah yes. I use 'recipe editing' for these times. It has to be done, I do not like working on them - keeps fingers moving!

@ciborg2 - I will do just that. A nice walk in between the showers today!

@SamiClara_ - oooh -I like that. Getting messy always opens up a creative flow.

@SirJolt - that is on my list of 'thinks to do before I die' .... but I will wait till I have more interesting things to write about :0)

So people of Ireland, and those of you that just love everything Irish, what do you do to combat writer's block?

@kithan1 - aw. I hope it is just for a check up and not a painful visit.

@unakavanagh - thank you Úna. We have four hungry kids here. There is a lot of 'shooting from the hip' ... on all fronts.

@karenboconnell - well, considering your 'condition' karen we will allow Cake for elevenses . . . #youcallitaloafbutiknowitiscake!

@glasnevinmuseum - Living on the edge there in Glasnevin. How about Banana and peanut butter - wait for it - on toast?

@lecraic - ah shur why not. Who would not love that breakfast! How about a soft boiled duck egg with that?

@unakavanagh - shoot from the hip kind of girl then? I think that is the best way to learn. Trust your instinct.

@NLIreland - oooh I love the sound of that.

I am just having tea but would really love to have this . . . . pic.twitter.com/GJc00K38

@unakavanagh - good for you Úna. Homemade are the best. Do you cook a lot?

So what are we having for elevenses?

@ZwartblesIE - hungry for more I hope!

@CeadaoinsChild - enjoy the evening and thanks for chiming in so far away from home.

@lornaocallaghan - 4 yr undergrad (just finished 3rd yr) in Creative Writing, German and English.

@lornaocallaghan - I am a full time (mature) student at NUIG. I'm a writer, mother of four, but have given birth to none, and wife to a Chef

I love Mondays. Kids back in school after creating chaos throughout the house all weekend. Sipping in silence pic.twitter.com/xhlonKYT

@whataboutalice @MONATHEBAND - I have not heard of them - but they do have a VERY cool name.

@CaitAine - thanks CA. I am delighted and excited!

@Galway2040 - will try not to let you down!

@dudara @darraghdoyle - ah stop now. (THANK YOU!)

@NLIreland - I love it too. It is such a great idea #LoveWorldIrish

@Greensideupveg - thanks Dee. I am so nervous and excited!

@darraghdoyle - I have spent every waking minute since Friday 'duck sitting'. I am hoping to get them in the pond this week for 1st swim

@NLIreland - Love the alliteration! Good morning to you too!

@darraghdoyle - just had a batch of baby ducks (Muscovies) hatch this weekend so this one is for you then! pic.twitter.com/7ecfIhvE

@grmoneill - sounds like we could all learn so much from you #ImarriedaChef!

@darraghdoyle - thanks Darragh. I hope to keep you entertained!

@SharonNicG - thanks a million Sharon!

@CaitrionaW - a very cool website for Irish people and people who love Irishness all around the world. Launching soon! worldirish.com

@WeAreUkraine - Hi Marina. Thanks for the warm welcome. I hope to keep you entertained.

@iandevlin - thanks a million Ian. Delighted to be here.

@MexicancookEire - Hello Lily! Have a good one yourself!

During the week, because we are hurried, I like to eat oatmeal for breakfast. But what I really want is one of these... pic.twitter.com/hSmoH3XF

@CaitrionaW @jilloherlihy - this gives a very cool and interesting glimpse of Ireland through the eyes of the weekly curator.

@CaitrionaW @jilloherlihy - hi Caitriona. Each week the folks at WorldIrish choose a new curator to manage their Twitter account.

@edibleireland - I will do my best Kristen!

@TheMiniPost - thanks!

@jilloherlihy - I think they are uploading my name/image soon Jill #idonthavethatpower

@jilloherlihy - thanks Jill. Will do my best!

This week we are going to talk about food...

Full time mature student at NUIG, mother to four but have given birth to none, native Galwegian but carry dual citizenship #Americanbychoice

@Annb2 - thanks Ann! A nervous nelly I am today...