Hello, you. My name is Aoife and i thunk i can has cook. Based on the tropical island of Ireland – in the metropolis of Dublin – I hope to keep this blog up as a record of the recipes that worked for me and the ones that didn’t.
Since 2009, it’s been my way of becoming a better cook and a more grammatically sound writer in one delicious gulp.
Unless where stated, all the food photos on the blog are taken by myself on my Canon EOS 500D. I haven’t had a hot meal since 2009.
Apart from I Can Has Cook? I:
- write the Naughty or Nice column for The Irish Independent’s Weekend magazine on Saturdays with my much nicer counterpart Aoife Barry.
- write a monthly column called Movie Bites for The Ticket in The Irish Times, where I share recipes inspired by classic films. Think Meatballs and The Godfather.
- write about food for the awesome Totally Dublin magazine.
- present a radio show on RTE 2XM called Right Click Radio.
I listen to a lot of music while I cook. I share a tune via a link to The Hype Machine with each recipe, so that you can also enjoy what I listened to while I was cooking.
You can contact me for all food related gossip at aoifemcelwain [at] gmail [dot] com.
If you’re confused about the name I Can Has Cook?, here’s the picture that started it all off…
Lolcats. Lol.
And so…I hope you enjoy this blog.
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April 17, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Ibrahim Jabban
Hey you,
Its been a really long time. I came across your blog while I was on Suies big adventure blog and I noticed you wrote a comment and you signed off with Aoife MC, I really don’t think there are too mnay Aoife’s in Jeddah who lived in Saudia City. Congrats on the blog I love it.
Cheers,
AB
April 17, 2009 at 6:13 pm
aoifemc
AB!!! I’m so excited that you found the blog, what a great surprise!
I only just saw Susie’s blog today, I’m looking forward to reading through her archives.
Thanks so much for saying hello 🙂
May 7, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Anne
Funny, how small Ireland is…
I found your blog because you commented on my lovely ex-housemates’ blog: Lola-Lu’s Kitchen. When I read your FAIL-post I thought, maybe it’s a coincedence, but the Niall who intervened might be the guy blogging in nialler9.com, so I checked and yes, he is!
I listen to your podcasts regularly since I moved to Dublin last october and still do after I had to move back to Germany (Yes, I’m Anne, the creator of the potatoe soup… :))! Your voice has become an great companion while cycling through Berlin!
Lots of luck with your next pastry!
Anne
P.S. I know the problem of running around Dublin city to find one special ingredient, happened to with both puff pastry (finally found it in Tesco on Parnell street) and capers (Tesco in Jervis this time…). It’s a pain but makes the meal afterwards especially rewarding!
May 7, 2009 at 5:55 pm
aoifemc
Hi Anne! Wow, thanks for stopping by and leaving lots of kind words. I’m very impressed at your detective work 🙂 So glad you like the podcasts, hopefully there are plenty more to come!
July 11, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Fenster
check it out “Come Grime with Me”
dubstep in the kitchen, ya get me!!!
featuring Warrior Queen and a load of London rude boys and girls!!!
January 29, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Fenster
check out Gaz Moutpiece’s Beef and Anarchy Pie!!!
January 31, 2010 at 4:13 pm
aoifemc
Ha! Amazing!
March 1, 2010 at 8:54 am
Rhyleysgranny
Hi Aoife, Thank you for your kind comments on my blog. Your blog is fabulous. I am going to put it on my list. I wish you luck with the blog awards. I know i haven’t any chance of winning but it was so nice to be nominated. I haven’t been blogging much lately due to a lack of baking due to the fact I need a few pounds off for my son’s wedding in a few weeks. 😉 Hopefully I’ll be back at it soon.
Brenda x
March 2, 2010 at 6:58 pm
aoifemc
Thanks for visiting Brenda, and thanks for the kind words! Your blog is super lovely 🙂
March 15, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Brownieville Girl
Aoife, I’ve just discovered your blog through the blog awards – it looks really good. I’m looking forward to working my way through it all:-D
March 16, 2010 at 3:58 am
aoifemc
Hey Brownieville Girl, thanks for stopping by and for the kind words. Looking forward to checking out your blog too 🙂
May 14, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Siubhan
heya,
it’s lorcan’s friend, Siubhan!
Lorcan pointed me in the direction of your blog when I told him I had become obsessed with cooking recently! Just wanted to say it’s a really awesome blog, absolutely love it!!
May 14, 2010 at 5:30 pm
aoifemc
Hi Siubhan!! Thanks hon, so glad you like it. And hope I can point you in the direction of some good recipes. If we’re in London together to visit Lorcs we have have HAVE to go to Borough Market, I insist!!
http://boroughmarket.org.uk/
July 18, 2010 at 4:25 pm
gimmetherecipe
Hi Aoife,
Have just discovered your blog via twitter. Pictures are fab. Looking forward to browsing the archives.
March 22, 2011 at 10:16 am
Ceirah
Hi Aoife, love the blog. Have tried to find you on Twitter…just finding out how to use it! What’s your name on it? Thanks!
March 22, 2011 at 3:51 pm
Aoife Mc
Thanks Ceirah! You can find me on twitter @icanhascook 🙂
July 16, 2011 at 4:26 pm
Rod
Definitely one of the better Irish blogs out there. Love your photos and your passion is contagious! I’m enjoying going through your back catalogue and very much looking forward to cooking one of your recipes. Rod
August 24, 2011 at 4:08 pm
MandyM
Yay! Another Dublin foodie! And I see that you’re in media too. Stumbled on your blog by happy accident 😀 Enjoying your stories and cooking adventures.
August 25, 2011 at 4:37 pm
aoifemc
Hi Rod, thanks a million for your lovely comment. Hope you find lots of recipes you like here!
August 25, 2011 at 4:38 pm
aoifemc
Hi Mandy – thanks a mill for visiting the blog, looking forward to perusing yours as well. On first glance, it looks delicious 🙂
September 13, 2011 at 11:38 pm
Paddy
Hi Aoife!
Just showing love for the blog! You have such an intriguing and welcoming writing style, got my engulfed even by just flicking through your few most recent posts! Really love the blog, will be bookmarking it for sure 🙂
September 15, 2011 at 11:33 am
aoifemc
Thanks for visiting the blog Paddy! I’ll be making my way over to yours now as well 🙂
January 1, 2012 at 11:25 pm
Simple Speedy Snacks
Hi Aoife, it’s great to find some fellow Irish food bloggers on wordpress! Happy New Year!
January 5, 2012 at 10:54 am
aoifemc
Hi there, thanks for your comment! And Happy New Year to you too 🙂
January 28, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Anna
Hi Aoife!
Love the blog, made your baked eggs this morning and they were delish! Have my own blog too so I just put up a link to yours mentioning it was your recipe. Myself and Wendy O’neill were chatting about ur website at a party recently so just thought I’d say hi!
http://www.thespiceofpfeif.com/saturday-brunch-spicy-baked-eggs-with-rocket/
January 31, 2012 at 11:24 pm
luvyabuvya
Hi Aoife, Our friend Lisa told me about this blog. It’s fantastic! Keep up the great work! All the best a new fan
Emily
February 15, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Lisa
Hi Aoife, Lisa here who used to live with Niamh in Windmill Lane all those years ago! I’ve just realised who you are today….you really have come a long way since your pasta & tins of tomatoes back then!! I sit beside Spice of Pfeif in her day job and she’s passed on recipes from your blog a few times! Fair play Aoife – lovin the blog :o) take care x
February 15, 2012 at 9:57 pm
aoifemc
Lisa!!! Oh my goodness! So lovely to get your comment. I’m sure you remember the time I nearly burned down your flat by cooking pasta – I think I’m definitely a better cook now! Thanks so much for your lovely comment, and what a small world it is. Thanks again x
May 7, 2012 at 8:36 pm
Kim McGuire
Hi Aoife! Spotted your blog a few months ago and have been enjoying everything! I am writing a piece for my blog (www.inanirishhome.wordpress.com) about Irish food and am planning to mention your lovely self, along with four other Irish foodies. I’m wondering if I may use the photo you posted of Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake (April 2, 2012) alongside the write-up of your blog. Of course, I’ll credit you and put a link to I Can Has Cook? Let me know how you feel about it. Many thanks and happy writing and cooking! Kim McGuire