Author: Adrienne Cullen

Adrienne Cullen

An Irish writer based in mainland Europe, with a top 10 bestselling novel in Ireland to her credit. She is an entertaining writer and a fully-fledged lifestyle guru, who likes to poke fun at the modern day customs of society with an undercurrent of sincerity and a good message for all. You will love her articles!

Me, My Fabulous Life and the Culture of Self Obsession

We used to complain about kids locked away for hours on their PCs. Now parents are just as bad, slaves to a new social media culture of self-obsession, argues Adrienne Cullen.

International Dinner Parties

Adrienne Cullen is an author and journalist based in south-west France. She’s an enthusiastic dinner party hostess – and an even more enthusiastic guest.

Time to Spend More Time With the Family

Resigning to spend more time with your family is one of life´s great euphemisms. But maybe now is finally the time to put family first for a change, suggests Adrienne Cullen.

The Secret of Cool is Style Not Money

If you´re pulling out all the stops to be cool, you´re probably failing miserably, advises lifestyle guru, Adrienne Cullen.

Food & Drinks

Summer recipes for the perfect barbecue

Nothing says summer has arrived like the smell of barbecue wafting on the warm breeze. Check out these recipes and tips for hosting the perfect barbecue.

Grilled peach salad

Summer days are peachy with light, flavoursome dishes made with seasonal fruits and vegetables. This zingy salad never disappoints.

Feel good food

Food has the power to make us feel good, so sometimes it’s worthwhile to stop and think: “Am I eating what makes me happy?”.

Why we’re savouring sourdough

We’re seeing bakeries exclusively producing sourdough bread pop up all over the island. But what makes this bread so special (and delicious)?

Much ado about Matcha

A healthy tonic bold in colour and slightly sweet to the taste, matcha tea is the frothy, green concoction taking the western well-being scene by storm.