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I’m Nicky & I've had a passion for food from a very young age. Back then I realised I had an amazing sense of taste& smell.After winning a few cooking competitions I went on to study nutritional therapy which I adore.I am a creative person,&I believe this,along with my passion for food,&strong senses make me a perfect choice for Ballymaloe.It has been my dream to run a business focused around cooking healthy food,& if I get the chance,I think it will be a great opportunity for me to achieve this
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I visit Valentia Island every year & go on adventures collecting mussels. They are tasty, full of omega 3 & minerals. I chose Thai style due to my interest in Asian cooking where i took a cooking course. The paste is a nutritious blend I have created myself. I bought rare nutritious organic pumpkins in the Happy Pear (see pic), which worked great with my dish. I use coconut milk which I like instead of dairy, & finally Quinoa, a healthy grain packed with protein, fibre & B vits.You will love it!
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Go Nicky!!
I vote u
as the subject suggests fair play to you. that dish sounds whopper.
i need to get some tips off you for some healthy eating.
miller.
Thanks for your vote miller,
If you would like to send me a mail telling me what your diet is like, I'll write back and adjust it a little but make it a lot healthier!
Nicky
Brillant Nicky, fair play! I wonder would you be able to give me any tips on a good diet for me as I suffer really bad with Chronic pain and Fibromyalga or any Vitamins I could take!
Jen.
Hi Jen,
I would recommend, cutting down on meat and dairy, as these foods are pro inflammatory and try eating more oily fish, herb & spices including turmeric & cinnamon. Fruit & veg broccoli , pepper, apples, berries, avocados and drink more green tea.
Magnesium is important for you, so lots of greens and nuts & seeds.
For supplements I would recommend you come see us at the clinics in Bray if you can. The Irish Institute of Nutrition & Health.
Hi Nicky,
Thanks a million for that, I will definately follow what you said. Where about are you located in Bray I would be interested in going along!
Thanks again,
Jen x
The clinic is located beside the Ramada Hotel on the way out towards Greystones.
Thanks a million for your vote
Hope you will feel better
Nicky
Looks amazing-your a fantastic chef
Thanks you for your kind words and your vote, Nicky
great work !!good luck!!
Thank you for your vote
Nicky
and if you are lucky too!
Well, this is something I have wanted for a long time now. Not even just for a qualification but the pure enjoyment over the twelve weeks. I hear it's full on, but when it is something you are so passionate about it would be amazing to be part of. And the winner has a extra bonus of hanging out with Cully & Sully for a few weeks which would also be an experience to remember.
Thank you for your vote,
Nicky
please can i have some more.
More!!!!
Can't wait to cook the dish again!
Thanks for the vote
Nicky
Sounds gorgeous for a dinner party - yum! K x
It was a good one alright.
Enjoyed by all
Thanks
Nicky
It's a winner if you ask me; so original and SO healthy!
Thanks for your vote, I hope you are right
Nicky
I love your dish NICKY'S WILD IRISH MUSSELS, THAI STYLE WITH ORGANIC PUMPKIN, SERVED WITH QUINOA and the whole thought process behind it. I wish you could cook it for me right now. Marita
Well next time I cook for you, this is what's on the menu
Thanks for the vote, Nicky
Wow - The dish sounds amazing! Mussels are mine & my son's favourite foood - good choice & good luck!
Thank you for your comment & vote.
Nicky
Sounds delish Nicky- I might just havta fly all the way home from Oz to taste it
GOOD LUCK! Muireann x
Can't believe its been so long since u left! Hope you are enjoying your self. Thanks for the vote muireann x
good luck,hope you win,and save some for me won't ye,chris.c
Thank you Chris! See ya soon
I am inviting you to valentia next summer especially to cook this dish! xxx jane
Well it is my fav place in the world. Love getting away from the city. Great to have time to spend on cooking interesting tasty meals for family & friends! Especially with all the fresh seafood. I usually stay just on the valentia side of the bridge. Carriglea I think the house is called . There are always so many mussels on the bridge! can't wait for my next trip.
Thanks a mill for your vote & comment
Nicky
Sounds incredible, will defo have to give it a try
Thank you very much for your support.
Nicky
Looks a super dish Nicky.Very well done, appealing and whats more its healthy! Gillian
Thanks for your comment & vote gillian.
Beautiful dish Nicky - kick ass protein with some carbs, using Irish mussels ((EFAs) and organic. Doesn't get any better!!!!!
Thanks for your comment & vote. Healthy indeed! Tasty too!
Nicky
Love the sound of the dish Nicky,best of luck!
Thank you for your support
Nicky
Sounds fab, good luck!
Thank you for your vote
Nicky
I hope this one has been added to your fab recipe book. I'll have to try your tasty dish soon.
Ah yes, its in the book alright which has been growing nicely over the past few months. If I get chosen as the wild card I might have a better chance of my recipes getting known & maybe even some day published! How amazing would that be!? I can always dream! Dreams sometimes come true? No?
Forgot to say, I'll be cooking this dish again even if I don't get picked! I'll be inviting you if u tell who u are? Thanks for your support. Nicky
good luck - hope you win......
So do i! Fingers crossed. Thanks for your support!
So Irish, so modern, so fusion, so healthy, so cool. WE need more chefs like you so I do hope you win Nicky. McG
I agree! Thank you so much for your great comment and vote!
Nicky
looks and sounds so tasty.. good luck Nicky xxx
Thanks so much for your comment & vote
Nicky
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