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It was incredible how much enjoyment I got Chefs are obsessed
from the recipes sent in from Active Retirement with food. From
Ireland members. I had every emotion from Michelin-star meals to
a smile and a look of excitement to a full on what they rustled up
laugh and very nearly a tear come over me. It from leftovers from the
was compelling reading and it got me thinking fridge at four in the
to our bond with food and how it can transport morning after a singsong
us through time. in the back garden.
Our stories always
Mary McDonnell from Ballickmoyler Co. Laois involve food.
was one that really struck a chord. I haven’t
really fished much since I was a child. Why?
I’ve no idea because I loved it so much. My dad
and my grandfather Duncan, God rest him, used
to take me and my brothers out to the Mill all
the time in Ramelton. I’m not sure whether or
not we were even allowed to be there. They
always said we weren’t but I reckon the little
bit of fear was their way of adding to the buzz
for us.

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