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Review: Lough Gur Heritage Centre

8th May 202022nd March 2018
Lough Gur Heritage Centre Review - Munster Vales Ireland Travel Guide - Lough Gur Co. Limerick Ireland

There is over 6,000 years of history to explore around Lough Gur.

Map: Reusable Cup Discounts in Ireland

25th April 20216th March 2018
reusable cup discount - a list of cafes in Ireland that give a discount when you use your own cup. Map of Cafes in Ireland that give a Reusable Cup Discount

See where you can get a discount when you use your reusable cup.

Things to do in Ireland – Munster Region

30th November 202122nd February 2018
Southern Ireland travel guide. Munster Vales Ireland Travel Guide. The Munster Vales links four counties; Waterford, Tipperary, Cork, Limerick and everything in between

Munster Vales links Limerick, Cork, Waterford and Tipperary.

Cooking Tips for Better Indian Food

8th May 20208th February 2018
Cooking tips for Indian food and how to make your own garam masala

Improve your Indian cooking with these tips, tricks and spices.

Recipe: Spicy Indian Tomato Salad

21st April 202125th January 2018
Spicy Indian tomato salad recipe Indian food

Bursting with flavour and heat and contrasting textures.

Recipe: Spicy Indian Tandoori Chicken

8th May 202011th January 2018
Tandoori Chicken Recipe How to cook Indian food top tips

My tried and tested (since 1998) University tandoori chicken.

Review: W Hotel Barcelona, Spain

8th May 202014th November 2017
W Hotel Barcelona review sun terrace and wet deck area.

This five-star design hotel offers beachside luxury in Barcelona.

Review: Abbeyglen Castle Hotel Galway

8th May 20209th November 2017
Abbeyglen Castle Hotel Review. The best castle in Ireland

This Wild Atlantic Way hotel offers a warm welcome and lots of craic.

La Boqueria Food Market Barcelona

8th May 20202nd November 2017
La Boqueria Food Market in Barcelona marzipan fruit on a stall

Where to eat, drink and what buy in the food market on La Rambla.

Cologne City Guide – Go, Do, Eat & Drink

20th April 202130th October 2017
Cologne City Guide photo of Cologne Cathedral at nighttime by the river Rhine

The best things to see, do, eat and drink in Cologne.

Cologne Christmas Markets Guide 2019

8th May 202030th October 2017
Cologne Christmas Markets Guide Cathedral Christmas market in Cologne Germany

Your comprehensive guide to the Christmas markets in Cologne.

Review: The Pullman Restaurant, Galway

8th May 202020th October 2017
The Pullman Restaurant Orient Express Glenlo Abbey Hotel Galway Ireland

All aboard for a memorable dining experience on the Orient Express.

Review: Finn Lough Bubble Domes

25th April 202118th October 2017
Finn Lough Bubble Domes in County Fermanagh Northern Ireland

A unique experience sleeping under the stars in the middle of a forest.

Spanish Food & Wine Pairing – Expert Tips

20th April 202127th September 2017
Spanish food and wine pairing workshop

Advice and drinks suggestions for perfect food and drink matching.

Cafes With Reusable Cup Discount

20th April 202123rd September 2017
reusable cup discount - Cafes in Ireland that give a discount when you use your own cup.

Places in Ireland with a discount for using a reusable cup.

Best Tapas in Dublin – Gambas Edition

8th May 202016th September 2017
Gambas al Aioli tapas recipe

Where to eat great Spanish-style garlic and chilli prawns in Dublin.

Recipe: Spanish Gambas al Ajillo Tapas

21st April 20219th September 2017
Madrid food and drink guide - eat and drink like a local in Madrid. Gambas al aioli tapas recipe

Prawns in garlic and chilli olive oil inspired by my time in Madrid.

Madrid Food, Drink & Restaurant Guide

8th May 202024th August 2017
Madrid food and drink guide - eat and drink like a local in Madrid

Where, when, what and how to eat and drink like a local in Madrid.

Ways Restaurants Can Improve Veggie Food

20th April 20211st August 2017
How chefs and restaurants can improve vegetarian food. Add more ingredients to vegetarian food. www.melaniemay.com

Tips to help restaurants improve their vegetarian food options.

Bad Vegetarian Food in Good Restaurants

3rd January 202030th July 2017
I typical vegetarian menu option of risotto

There is more to vegetarian food than risotto and pasta.

Recipe: Caramel Sauce Chocolate Cake

8th May 20201st July 2017
A decedent celebration salted caramel chocolate cake recipe with chocolate frosting and salted caramel sauce topped with nuts and chocolate chips.

Easy chocolate cake with salted caramel and chocolate frosting.

Recipe: Silky Salted Caramel Sauce

20th April 202117th June 2017
Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe made with either agave syrup or golden syrup. Recipe developed by Melanie May

Salted caramel sauce made with agave or with golden syrup.

Natural Versus Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder

25th April 202110th June 2017
natural cocoa and dutch-process cocoa powder what is the difference between the two?

When to use natural cocoa and Dutch-process cocoa powders.

Review: Number Twenty Two Dublin

25th April 202131st January 2017
Review Number Twenty Two Dublin.

An honest and impartial account of my night at this Dublin venue.

Review: Wrights Findlater Howth

21st April 202114th June 2016
Wrights Findlater Howth review Seared scallops with cauliflower puree

A tale of two dinners: supper could be sink or swim at this restaurant.

Recipe: Lemon and Yoghurt Cake

8th May 202029th September 2014
Lemon Yoghurt Cake Recipe

This recipe makes a delicate, lemon yogurt cake with sweet sultanas.

Recipe: Zesty Lemon Yoghurt Scones

8th May 202028th September 2014
Lemon yougurt scones recipe with a spoonful of citrus glaze

Fluffy, lemon and yoghurt scones with a tangy citrus glaze.

Recipe: Glazed Lemon Ricotta Cookies

8th May 202016th September 2014
Lemon ricotta cookies recipe

Soft-baked lemon and ricotta cookies with a zesty citrus glaze.

Recipe: Pastiera Napoletana Crostata

25th April 202115th September 2014
Pastiera Napoletana Traditional Italian Easter Cake

My recipe for traditional Italian Easter cake Pastiera Napoletana.

Recipe: Blueberry & Apple Crumble

8th May 202026th August 2014
Blueberry Apple Crumble Recipe

A soft sponge pudding with stewed fruit and a crunchy topping.

Recipe: Crunchy Coconut Cookies

21st April 202110th August 2014
batch of crunchy coconut cookies recipe

Coconut cookies with a crunchy outside and chewy middle.

Recipe: Spicy Crunchy Ginger Nut Biscuits

8th May 202010th August 2014
ginger nut biscuit recipe

My recipe makes crunchy and spicy ginger nut biscuits.

Recipe: Mississippi Mud Chocolate Cake

20th April 20219th August 2014
Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe Blog

My Mississippi mud cake is a rich, chocolatey American classic.

Recipe: Lime & Coconut Macaroons

8th May 20205th May 2014
Lime and coconut macaroons recipe

My lime and coconut macaroons recipe is inspired by Mexico.

Recipe: Baked Quinoa Turkey Meatballs

8th May 20203rd May 2014
quinoa turkey meatballs recipe

Juicy, flavourful, gluten-free, quinoa turkey meatballs.

Recipe: Quinoa Salad with Halloumi

8th May 20201st May 2014
quinoa salad with halloumi recipe

My quinoa salad with halloumi is protein-rich and full of flavour.

Recipe: Bolivian-Style Quinoa Porridge

8th May 202029th April 2014
Quinoa porridge recipe ingredients

My quinoa porridge is gluten free and full of plant protein.

Recipe: Scrambled Eggs Avocado Toast

8th May 202028th April 2014
Scrambled Eggs Avocado Toast recipe

Scrambled eggs avocado toast is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids.

Recipe: Spelt & Oat Bread – No Knead

8th May 20206th April 2014
Spelt and oat bread low gluten recipe

My spelt bread is free from food allergens and is easily adapted.

18 Top Photography Portfolio Tips

3rd January 20203rd April 2014
Photograph of New York City at night in Times Square from Melanie May's photography portfolio

Tips to help create a professional photography portfolio.

Become a Snowsports Photographer

3rd January 20201st April 2014
how to be a snowsports photographer at the Burton Open in New Zealand

Career advice on how to become a snowsports photographer.

My Prize Winning Recipe Blog Post

13th November 201914th March 2014
Prize Winning Recipe Blog

Details of my prize winning recipe and the food hamper that I won.

How to Become a Music Photographer

20th April 202114th March 2014
How to become a music photographer Pete Doherty Telford Gig 2004

Top tips and career advice on how to become a music photographer.

How to be a Music Photographer Tips

3rd January 20208th March 2014
How to be a music photographer

Here’s my advice and tips on how to become a music photographer.

Recipe: Chicken Curry with Mango & Raita

20th April 202129th October 2013
creamy baked chicken and curry recipe

My mango and chicken curry is a one-pot dish baked in the oven.

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Melanie May Travel Journalist in Hue, Vietnam.

Hi, I’m Melanie,

I like to think of myself as an intrepid solo traveller, endlessly curious about people and places. I’m also keen on adventures and open to experiences of all kinds. You name it, I’ll give it a try. And then I’ll write about it.

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