Nessa Robins is an Irish food writer, blogger and photographer from County Westmeath, Ireland. She is best known for her award-winning cookbook and food blog. She also writes a monthly recipe column in the Irish Farmers Journal.
Nessa Robins | |
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| Born | County Westmeath, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | nessasfamilykitchen |
Early life edit
Robins grew up in Moate, County Westmeath, Ireland.[1] She trained as a nurse in St. James's Hospital, Dublin, before completing a bachelor's degree in nursing studies in Trinity College Dublin.[2] She worked in many areas of nursing until having her third child.[citation needed]
Food career edit
In 2008, Robins took a break from nursing to pursue a career in food. She hosted cookery classes from her hometown and gave live demonstrations at many food festivals in Ireland, including Bloom, Taste of Dublin and at the National Ploughing Championships alongside Irish chef Neven Maguire.[3][4]
Robins started a blog in 2010 called Nessa's Family Kitchen, for which she was named the Best Newcomer at the 2011 Irish Blog Awards.[5] In May 2013 her first book, Apron Strings: Recipes from a Family Kitchen, was published by New Island Books.[6][7] The book went on to win 'Best First Cookbook' in Ireland in the Gourmand Cookbook Awards.[8] Robins currently writes a monthly column, Home Nurse, in the Irish Farmers Journal based on recipes from the cookbook.[9]
Robins is also a member of the Irish Food Writers' Guild.[10] She has also worked as an ambassador for Lidl and Flora.[11][12]
Personal life edit
Robins lives in Moate, County Westmeath with her husband Diarmuid and their four children.[13]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | His & Hers | Self | Documentary[14] |
| 2010, 2015 | The Restaurant | Guest diner | 2 episodes[15] |
| 2011 | Ireland AM | Self | 2 episodes[16] |
| 2012 | Craig Doyle Live | Self | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Food Paradise International | Self | Season 2, Episode 3: "Sandwich Paradise" |
| 2018 | Ear to the Ground | Self | 1 episode[17] |
Bibliography edit
2013: Apron Strings: Recipes from a Family Kitchen ISBN 978-1848402416 [18]
2014: Nessa's Christmas Kitchen[19]
References edit
- ^ Leonard, Sue (16 July 2013). "Articles and More: Nessa Robins". Articles and More. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ^ Robins, Nessa. "About Me". Nessa's Family Kitchen. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ "Bord Bia - Irish Food Board - Who's coming to Bloom tomorrow? Drop by the Bord Bia Quality Kitchen stage to see some wonderful cookery demonstrations! | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 6 February 2022.[self-published]
- ^ Robins, Nessa. "Cooking with Neven at the Ploughing Championship!!!". Nessa's Family Kitchen. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ "2011 Irish Blog Awards Winners | Irish Blog Awards - The Original Blog Awards in Ireland". Irish Blog Awards - Blog Awards Ireland. 20 March 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ "Apron Strings: Recipes From A Family Kitchen". NEW ISLAND BOOKS. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ McNamee, Joe (9 June 2013). "Neasa does it by the book". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ "Winners by countries - Gourmand Awards 2014". www.cookbookfair.com. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ "Food writer Nessa Robins shares nutritious recipes in our new Home Nurse series". www.farmersjournal.ie. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ "Members, Past & Present". Irish Food Writers’ Guild. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ "Nessa Robins teams up with Lidl as resident mum". Westmeath Independent. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ "Tasty and nutritious recipes from Nessa Robins". rte.ie. RTÉ. 12 May 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ Harris, Arlene; Dwyer, Liz. "From LA to Lissadell – the kitchens where cooks love to work". The Irish Times. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ "Moate lady stars in new Irish film". Westmeath Independent. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ Robins, Nessa. "RTE's The Restaurant - My Experience as a Diner!". Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ^ Robins, Nessa. "Cooking Live on Ireland AM". Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ^ "EAR TO THE GROUND | RTÉ Presspack". presspack.rte.ie. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ Robins, Nessa (2013). Apron Strings: Recipes from a Family Kitchen. New Island Books. ISBN 978-1-84840-241-6.
- ^ Robins, Nessa. Nessa's Christmas Kitchen.