about maison djeribi
maison djeribi is the bread-and-butter job of artist djeribi (see mermaid turbulence). maison djeribi is a minuscule little boulangerie pâtisserie based in south leitrim in the north west of ireland, on a hilltop, in a handmade house of straw and timber. A little homestead where we look after a few goats, a lot of chickens, rather a lot of cats (with bells), a growing amount of trees, an orchard and a kitchen garden. Specializing in hand-kneaded sourdough (yeast free) wheat and spelt bread, wheat-free and gluten-free cakes and other delicacies. Wind-powered electricity is used to bake all bread and cakes. The maison djeribi stall is set up in Knockvicar community organic garden in county roscommon every saturday between 11ish and 3ish. [to get there, turn off the N4 between carrick-on-shannon and Boyle, following the sign for knockvicar and drive 4 km)
Sourdough Breads, delicate cakes, lovely pizza, exquisite exquisite biscotti, occasional jams (Seville orange marmalade, a specialty) and preserves etc.
Also stocking Lilly’s eco clean environmentally conscious cleaners, detergent-free wash balls (lots of advice given on cleaning without detergents), and a selection of organic and fair trade goods, pasta, sugar, agave syup, date syrup, teas, coffees, single estate extra virgin olive oil.
All Hot drinks (mostly organic and fair trade) served to raise money for survival international.
(Praise the Bog)
Bringing a printed guide to the bog walk is not a bad idea. Or, even better, to read about bogs (Flora Hibernica or David Bellamy’s magnificent work – he wrote his doctoral thesis on Irish bogs). It is important to understand how bogs work, how unique they are. If you are familiar with the Gaia theory, you may find the paralel in between Gaia itself and a bog (raised or blanket). Bog is a system that keeps up against the odds: it raises water from almost nothing, and keeps it to support itself. Bog flora ‘guarantees’ that no serious competition can turn up – except the damned Rhododendron.
As a personal experience, I find a walk somewhere much more enjoyable if I know a few things about how and why (the bog is raised, the river meanders, the limestone is ragged in the lower tidal zone et cetera). Try it!
Hi Mari
Your blog is lovely and I had the pleasure of reading the book you published that Dominic wrote.
I love the name of your publishing company and thought that Dominics book was one of the most accessible pieces of writing that I have read in a long time.
I loved the mix of very clear conceptual writing … and the stories of people in the area.
Do you sell your bread anywhere else?
Have you any interest in running a bread making session for people like me who would love to learn breadmaking?
I’d be happy to save you time and help organise and promote it. I think it is so important that we learn how to grow our own food, cook it and do some baking.
I started a sunny funny garden with some local children here in Ballinamore.It’s become a fun place to play … for me and the kids.
Maybe we will meet sometime in the Moo Bar.
Take care
Liz
Hi Mari-Aymone, love your site. I hope to get to knockvicar this saturday, will you be there? Am doing some research on inspirational homes/buildings/gardens of Leitrim and would love to talk to you/interview you about your home and work. Would you be willing? Email me at the above address and I can forward you some more info.
Would be nice to meet up again anyway.
Jo
Warm Greetings Mari.
A sensational site,we need more,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, more of this reality,and common sense approach.
Perhaps you can email me,as I am willing to re-connect,re. our discussion at the dance school,Shawbrooke,legan.
Happy Earth Times,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Imelda xx