The Christmas decorations are gone, the last of the roses tubs have been eaten and the antlers have fallen off most car windows. January is rushing by and our New Year's Resolutions might be seemingly a little daunting. So, to help you keep on track we have pulled together our top 5 gadgets for helping [...]

 
-PS1 was a near-unanimous first choice, except with those in the 35-45 age bracket who voted the Sega Megadrive #1
-Female gamers voted the Nintendo NES #2, while more men voted for the Sega Megadrive
-Outside of Dublin, the Nintendo SNES was a firm favourite taking the number one spot in the hearts of grown-ups in Meath [...]

Here we take an in-depth journey through the eight generations of video game consoles from 1967 to 2018, looking at their history, the standout games, their impact on the subsequent console generations, and their impact on culture in general. For gaming enthusiasts it’s a nostalgic and interesting read; and for those looking for something a [...]

Nothing beats a comforting crispy garlicky chicken recipe on a cold winter night. This Hotpoint recipe is quick to prepare, full of flavour and is ready in just 25minutes. Perfect for a tasty midweek meal.

olive oil
a red onion
125g baby new potatoes
3 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 x 120g free-range chicken breast, skin on
2 cloves of garlic
6 [...]

Try this twist on a classic whole Christmas ham with this recipe from NEFF. The cider gives the ham an extra dimension of flavour, while helping to stop the meat from drying out during cooking.
 
Ingredients
Whole ham on the bone
300ml dry cider
1 large onion, roughly chopped
2 sticks celery, roughly chopped
1 large carrot, roughly chopped
A handful of cloves
3 [...]

 
This NEFF inspired recipe is perfect for anyone who likes getting all their Christmas prep done the night before the big day. Plus, it will be cooked and ready to eat in just over an hour. So you don't have to spend the day cooking a full Christmas roast turkey. (It's also easier to carve [...]

Take the hassle out of Christmas cooking with the Miele AutoRoast function. The oven keeps the meat tender by searing at a high temperature to start and then reducing the temperature to roast. The tasty herb butter will stop the bird from drying out and the gravy will add a depth of flavour and help to [...]

 
December is a time for good comfort food, going out with friends and spending extra quality time with your family. We are also partial to the odd boxset binge with a duvet and hot chocolate. So, when you are making these memories it’s important that you have a camera you can depend on. So treat [...]

 

Try NEFF's tasty Christmas cranberry and orange muffins for when the family come around this December. The light and fluffy muffins are perfect served with tea or coffee and are the ideal Christmas night treat or Stephen's day cure.
 
Ingredients
100g dried cranberries
200g plain flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ level teaspoon bread soda
½ level teaspoon salt
150g caster sugar
finely [...]

Thinking back to the good old days of bobbing for apples in the kitchen sink, garden firework displays, and when black bin liners and plastic face masks sold like hot cakes in shops all over the country—Halloween in Ireland is a time of the year that gives most of us that warm fuzzy feeling. As [...]