Something Stirring

Something Stirring

byPaul Richardson

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Let me keep you company while also encouraging you to make that leap to try out new things in the kitchen and in the garden. If I can create simple, tasty meals then you certainly can. Join me and listen in on how I do it as I prep and cook meals from scratch with healthy and nutritious ingredients. It might not be as hard as you think!You could also join me in the garden and find out what grows and what doesn't. As a latecomer to gardening I have found that I would like to pass on my...

Episodes(40 episodes)

Season 1 - Episode 40
In the Kitchen - Shakshuka again
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!What to do with a lone aubergine lurking in the cupboard? Make a delicious shakshuka, of course. With onion, potato, butter beans and tinned tomatoes from the store cupboard, this is a tasty dish from storeroom staples. Served topped with eggs of your choice, either fried or poached. Healthy, nutritious, wholesome and delicious.8 onions sliced large, baby potatoes, aubergine, tinned tomatoes, garlic (measure with your heart), butter beans, tomato paste, spices. And eggs of course.
Published: Oct 23, 2026Duration: 26m 20s
In the Kitchen - Corn Soup
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Join me while I make a super-fast soup which is sweet, creamy and spicy.1x tin sweetcorn, 3 sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, red curry paste
Published: Oct 20, 2026Duration: 13m 26s
Season 1 - Episode 39
In the Garden - Planting garlic
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Join me while I prepare my raised bed and plant out my 30 garlic cloves for next years harvest.
Published: Oct 16, 2026Duration: 35m 15s
Breathe and be Calm
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!A calming session for those of us who are worried about the state of the world we are in.
Published: Oct 13, 2026Duration: 15m 2s
Season 1 - Episode 38
In the Kitchen - Bean & Vegetable Stew
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Join me while I make this hearty and deliciously tasty vegetarian dish with cupboard staples.White potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, tinned tomatoes, tinned butter beans, tinned mixed beans, garlic, red lentils, piripiri seasoning, macaroni pasta.
Published: Oct 9, 2026Duration: 28m 41s
In the Garden - Winding down
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Not feeling much like planting garlic today so just a little walk around the garden to see what is going on.
Published: Oct 6, 2026Duration: 14m 19s
Season 1 - Episode 37
In the Kitchen - Rainy day dishes
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!I am forced into the kitchen today as the weather is not pleasant enough for any outdoor shenanigans. So today I have two dishes for you; apple compote and a sweet potato and mushroom flan.For the compote: 4x cooking apples, brown sugar cinnamon.For the flan: 3x medium sweet potatoes, 1x punnet mushrooms, frozen peas, 5x eggs, grated cheese, red onion
Published: Oct 2, 2026Duration: 26m 32s
Be Kind
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Feeling a little philosophical today...
Published: Sep 29, 2026Duration: 8m 35s
Season 1 - Episode 36
In the Kitchen - Mushroom pasta bake experiment
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!It's experimentation time! Inspired by the making of sauces with beans I decided to try out baked bean pasta sauce for this dish. And I am glad to say it is a success. Super healthy, super tasty.500g fusilli pasta, 2 punnets mushroom, 2x onions, sage, 1x tin baked beans, 1x tin chopped tomatoes.
Published: Sep 25, 2026Duration: 30m 27s
The Irish Weather
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Let me tell you how important the weather is to Irish culture and conversation.
Published: Sep 23, 2026Duration: 19m 12s
Season 1 - Episode 35
In the Kitchen - Sweet potato & coconut Thai soup
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!It's another version of sweet potato soup! This time with silky smooth coconut milk and Thai red curry paste. So tasty! Great if you like it spicy.6x sweet potatoes, 2x carrots, 2x onions, garlic, Red Curry Paste, 1x tin coconut milk, 1x tin each of sweetcorn and chickpeas
Published: Sep 18, 2026Duration: 23m 26s
Who would have thought!
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Thanks for listening out there in Podcastland. It means a lot to me. Join me while I catch you up with what's going on with me.
Published: Sep 15, 2026Duration: 12m 17s
Season 1 - Episode 34
In the Kitchen - Veggie Satay
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!A fairly simple Asian dish comprising of onions, carrots, mushrooms and dried soya chunks, all mixed with a store bought satay sauce. Ramen noodles finish off the dish.
Published: Sep 11, 2026Duration: 23m 28s
In the Kitchen - Tabbouleh
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Such a quick and easy salad to make. Tabbouleh just tastes so good, it must be healthy.
Published: Sep 8, 2026Duration: 13m 31s
Season 1 - Episode 33
In the Garden - Storing Garlic
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Join me in the polytunnel while I prepare the garlic bulbs for long term storage and for using in the kitchen.
Published: Sep 4, 2026Duration: 27m 31s
In the Kitchen - No-prep dhal
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!The easiest dish to make with no prep at all. Just throw everything into a pot bring to the boil and simmer. So easy!
Published: Sep 1, 2026Duration: 10m 53s
Season 1 - Episode 32
In the Kitchen - Chimichurri
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Join me while I make a lovely, healthy parsley chimichurri. This versatile mix can be used in a variety of ways, from marinade to sandwich filler or to use as a dip. It is so tasty. And because it derives from South America it needs to pack a little heat!This basic version is made with fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, chili, olive oil & white wine vinegar. (If possible to be made with all fresh...
Published: Aug 28, 2026Duration: 30m 40s
Health & Diet Updates
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!A quick update on my struggles with liking nice food to eat and trying to keep my weight down.
Published: Aug 25, 2026Duration: 9m 57s
Season 1 - Episode 31
Ambient - A Walk on the WAW
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Join me for a peaceful walk along the Wild Atlantic Way on the West Coast of Ireland. Over 20 minutes of lapping waves and children playing. Transport yourself to a calmer place.
Published: Aug 21, 2026Duration: 24m 45s
Ambient - Affirmations
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Ten minutes of positive affirmations to help you through times when you are feeling low.
Published: Aug 18, 2026Duration: 11m 53s