Grew up in south Kilkenny, in the south east of Ireland, but moved to Amsterdam, The Netherlands when I was 22. Been living and working there since. I love to travel, and especially like sampling the food (and wine) of the area I'm visiting. :) Indian curries, stews, and casseroles. Favourite meats would be lamb and all kinds of game, but also love beef and chicken. I'm a carnivore! :) Just recently discovered slow cookers/crock pots - unheard of in The Netherlands. :) I don't like using tins of soups and other processed foods when cooking, I prefer the 'authentic' method. ;) Although cooking complex recipes isn't necessary a challange and definitely not avoided, my mother always cooked straight-forward dishes with subtle flavours, so I actually love the taste of vegetables without any added garnish or sauces too. A recipe doesn't need to have lots of herbs and spices to be delicious. :) Making soup and main courses for a family weekend of 24 people. There were very few leftovers. :) Haven't had any so far. ;)