A journal about life at Dunowen House, West Cork. Exploring, entertaining, cooking, eating, making the most of this idyllic life.
Food & Recipes
If you liked our Banoffee Cakes before then you’re going to love these Tiramisu inspired little cakes, ideal for individual portions and dinner parties.
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Thanks to everyone who contacted me looking for this recipe for our Bakewell Tart. Hope you enjoy!
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The sun has vanished for a while but this zesty lemon cake feels like Summer in Sorrento!
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Our baby turned 13 and CakeMonday featured some very special requests. These treat are perfect for celebrations and treats, no matter what your age!
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There’s a glut of courgettes in the garden – if I served them again as dinner there was going to be mutiny. This cake is the most amazing way to those extras you don’t know what to do with!
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I love a really good Baked Cheesecake and this combination of tart gooseberries, homemade gooseberry jam and the hint of ginger is a delicious combination perfect for a Summer dessert!
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If you’re thinking about a trip to Clonakilty or the greater West Cork area this Summer, now’s a good time to start planning things to do while you are here. To help you get going, we’ve put together a list of some of our favourite things to do, the sort of activities our guests here at Dunowen House have really enjoyed.
Hopefully they inspire you too!
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The sweet local carrots are just coming into season and who doesn’t love a good Carrot Cake?
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