A New Year!

We've been seriously busy at The Boho Kitchen over the last few months. There's lots of news!
First thing first. Valentine's is upon us.

What to get for that special guy or girl in your life? Well, I have an idea. SWEEEEEETS!


Cake ball truffles? We've got 'em.
Delicious and beautiful cakes? Yes.
Heart shaped and decorated cookies? Right here.
CUPCAKES? Of course!


Get your special sweetie a personal 6" cake for you both to share starting from just 15 euro! A dozen decorated cupcakes for 18 euro! A dozen iced cookies also for 18 euro! Email me at candace@thebohokitchen.com or text/ring me at 0879524926 to order today.

Also, we've got a promotion going at the moment on OUR FACEBOOK FAN PAGE to win a dozen cupcakes or a dozen cookies so enter today!


TBK has teamed up with Niamh Doherty of The Loving Spoonful! She's a swell gal and I think you'll agree! She'll be bringing lovely lemon squares, heart warming soups and delicious savory items to the next The Boho Kitchen stall near you! We've got a project in the works as well that will bring afternoon tea out of the big expensive hotels and right into your location of choice! More on that to come.

Next little bit of news is that I'm engaged! I know what you are thinking, she's already got two kids isn't she married already? No, we've been thus far living in sin but have finally set a date for the big day. We'll be getting married on May 13th, 2011-- SO, unfortunately brides and grooms who might be interested in getting me to make them delicious cupcakes or cakes for their weddings will be disappointed to know I'll be unavailable for that weekend.

NOW:

We've been set up the last two Sundays from 11pm-4pm at the indoor market in Clonmel. Where? That's right. There is an amazing indoor market and car boot sale just minutes outside Clonmel. It's incredibly well signposted by the amazing organizer Tara and its super easy to find. Even if you don't drive buses run regularly throughout the day! Just check the website. Come on down and check out all the crafters, the food and if you want-- bring along some of your unwanted items to set up at the car boot!
http://www.clonmelmarketatdudleysmills.com/

Keep a watch on this space for (I PROMISE!) tasty recipes and updates on the upcoming Waterford Festival of Food AND of COURSE the WATERFORD TALL SHIPS!

Waterford Harvest Festival and National Cupcake Week!

Make sure to scroll down to read how to enter for a chance to win a dozen cupcakes from The Boho Kitchen! Also, a quick reminder to Like our Fan Page on Facebook, by searching for The Boho Kitchen or clicking HERE.

Click the logo to visit the official website and see the full line up of events!

The Waterford Harvest Festival 2010 is starting!
From Friday, September 10th through Sunday, September 19th you'll find lots of fun foodie adventures! Giant food markets, delicious barbeques, picnics, feasts, cookery demonstrations, taste workshops, free outdoor gigs and street parties, craft villages, as well as lots of free fun activities for all the family.

On Sunday, September 12th the South Quay in Waterford City will be closed to traffic and transformed into what they are describing will be the largest outdoor market Ireland has ever seen! Your's truly, The Boho Kitchen, will have her stall fully stocked with delicious sweets and treats. Come by and say hi between 11am and 6pm.

Now...
THE BOHO KITCHEN CUPCAKE GIVEAWAY!

September 13-19th is the UK National Cupcake Week. What better way to celebrate in our own Irish fashion by winning some free cupcakes! National Cupcake Week!
It's National Cupcake Week in the UK, and in celebration I'm offering a free dozen cupcakes to be collected from my stall at the Waterford Harvest Festival.
How to enter:
All you have to do to enter is link to my facebook fan page: or this blog on your facebook page or personal blog and comment here with a link to it! Can't wait? Treat yourself to a couple at my stall or place an order! Remember delivery is free within most of the South East.

Busy Busy Busy!

The Boho Kitchen has been working hard and as a result I've been unable to keep this blog updated!

We had a great time at the Iverk Show, where we met many other lovely food producers such as Tastefully Yours operating from Dunhill offering amazing chutneys and sweet chili sauce, County Waterford, Derryvilla Blueberry Farms from County Offaly offering blueberries and tonic, and A Fusion of Flavors offering delicious marinades, chutneys and dips.
My cupcakes also won third place in the queen cake competition!


Before that we had a chance to show off our updated stall at Lark in the Park, celebrating 25 years of Waterford Youth Arts. A look at the delicious things we offer!

Come out to our next stall at the Waterford Harvest Festival on the Waterford City Quay on Sunday, September 12th to get your hands on some of these treats!

SOMA Garden Market

Visit The Boho Kitchen along with a variety of artists selling their wares at the upcoming SOMA garden market along Lombard street.
We'll be serving up our famous blondies as well as scones, cookies and fruit bars! We'll be leaving the cupcakes to fellow baker Cupcakes by Grace to prevent any ugly competition! Also, I will be alternating my space at the market with another delightful baker and friend Niamh from over at The Lovin' Spoonful.
Come see us and indulge! The SOMA market runs every Saturday from 11am-4pm!


SOMA Garden Market Facebook Fan Page

Next Market: See us at the Iverk Show in Piltown on August 28th!

Markets Markets everywhere... and a pancake recipe!

A quick reminder that The Boho Kitchen is always open for your orders. We're taking orders no matter how large or small for your meetings, parties and events, birthdays, christenings, and weddings! Just use our Enquire or Order tab to email us! Or contact us via bohokitchen@gmail.com or by phone at 0879524926.

Great news. The Boho Kitchen will be holding a stall at the 184th Iverk Show in Piltown in County Kilkenny.

The Iverk Show is Ireland's oldest agricultural show and will attract a large crowd. Come out to see many local food producers and some of our finest farmer's fare!

In addition, The Boho Kitchen may also be attending the upcoming Tramore Surf and Sea Festival in September as well as the Savour Festival in Kilkenny. We'll keep you updated!


As promised, I have a recipe for you today! Also, a tip.

I was asked about my swirled color cupcakes and how that's done. Simply use a small paintbrush and paint several lines in various colors straight up the sides of your pastry bag before adding the buttercream to pipe. It will result in continued colored swirls!

My daughter's birthday breakfast was buttermilk pancakes. Now, she doesn't really care. However, I'm happy to take any special event and turn it into a good reason to have a pancake breakfast!
Now, these are proper America griddle cakes, pancakes... not what the Irish frequently refer to as pancakes, which are simply crepes. These are thick and fluffy and dying for butter and maple syrup... and *gasp* perhaps a side of fried pig!

Plain and Simple Buttermilk Pancakes
Ingredients
2 cups AP flour
2 tbsp sugar
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp sea salt
2 cups of buttermilk (or if you have no buttermilk, add 1 tbsp vinegar per cup of regular milk and let sit for 5 minutes)
4 tbsp of melted butter
1 tsp of vanilla
2 large eggs, beaten

Directions

Begin to heat a lightly greased skillet to medium heat, favor the low side (out of 6 settings I use setting 3).

Sift dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt) into a large bowl.

In a seperate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, melted better and vanilla.

Combine by slowly mixing the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, folding slowly to avoid overmixing.

Using an ice cream scoop or ladle, scoop approximately 1/2 cup of batter out per pancake.

Leave to cook until the top side forms a bubble surface, and then flip.

Keep warm until eating, or eat immediately. Sometimes I preheat the oven to a low temp so I can stick them in there to keep them warm. Pancakes are best eaten hot!

Smear in butter and maple syrup (even if its that Lyle's maple flavored stuff) and consume immediately. Happily wrap around a sausage or a few strips of streaky bacon first. nom nom nom!

Bloom 2010

Just a reminder that Bloom is here! Not sure if I'll get out there myself even though I'll be in Dublin for the Flora Mini Marathon-- but it sounds like an event not to be missed!

Bloom, Ireland’s largest gardening, food and family event, returns to the Phoenix Park Dublin this June bank holiday weekend for 5 days (Thursday 3rd – Monday 7th June). This year’s event will include over 20 spectacular showgardens, 50 floral displays and a large scale artisan farmers market. With something for everyone, visitors to Bloom 2010 can also look forward to live cookery and craft demonstrations, free gardening advice / workshops and kids go free!
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloominthepark/


Also, Taste of Dublin, Ireland's restaurant festival, is back for its fifth year in the stunning location of Dublin's Iveagh Gardens from 10th - 13th June, sponsored by Superquinn.



Sample the best local and international food and drink and pick up some great tips from world famous chefs. Join over 30,000 foodies in the must-do social event of the summer! Delight in gourmet distinction, a stunning location, truly great company and fantastic live entertainment. Get your tickets now!
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tasteofdub

Food Festival and Farmer's Market Fun!

The Boho Kitchen is working hard to bring her delicious treats to the farmer's market near you. We're aiming for a stall coming soon to the Ardkeen Market in Waterford and finger crossed applications will be received in time to set up at the upcoming Dunmore East Festival of Food set to run June 25th, 26th and 27th!

The Boho Kitchen was out and about at the recent Waterford Festival of Food in Dungarvan handing out fliers. Please let us know if you'd like to place an order or even if you like what you see! Hopefully we'll be able to nab a stall at the next Festival of Food. A fantastic weekend sampling of local food producers and talent!

On a non-food related note: CONSIGNMENT!
First, adults:

Smoking Lily Boutique is opening soon in Kilkenny on Kieran Street. Get your consignments in today! Visit the shop on facebook:

Now, children's:

A shout out for you local mama's who might be interested in getting a little more out of your children's old clothes. We're all a little guilty of spending a bit more during the boom and now is your chance to cash in on those name brands you bought for your kids. Almost anything but Penny's is accepted by The Clothes Line in good condition for consignment. That means, you trade in your clothes for credits to buy other clothes from the website. Maternity clothes being accepted as well. She's located in Passage East and accepts clothes by post and will post items to you-- no need to consign, either, buy these cheap deals outright!


More delicious treats and recipes to come! Summer is just around the corner-- any requests?