Follow the Old Road to Ireland

Follow the Old Road to Ireland

When traveling to another country taking time to read about the culture and history enriches your experiences. During this time of continuing travel restrictions, as we look forward to a returning to the Celtic lands, why not get lost in some great books? A good...
The Highland Clans

The Highland Clans

Guests who travel with me are always asking for book recommendations before visiting Ireland and Scotland, and I thought it would be fun to begin a new blog series sharing a few of my best reads with you. Some of you may have seen the historian and author Alistair...
Irish Iced Coffee

Irish Iced Coffee

Irish coffee is undoubtedly a beverage famous the world over! The genius combination of strong black coffee, cream and Irish Whiskey can be enjoyed iced in the summer months when we crave cooling refreshing drinks. As for the history of this most famous Irish brew, it...
Black Velvet-if you please!

Black Velvet-if you please!

Why not add a little sparkle in to your Guinness… with a little Champagne?  The Black velvet is a special cocktail made with equal parts Champagne and Guinness., and a splash of blackcurrant liquor.  The drink was created om 1861 by a bartender in London to...
Nana’s Lemon Meringue Pie

Nana’s Lemon Meringue Pie

Easter is here and Spring has Sprung! Please allow me to wish you all a very Happy Easter, and in spite of the difficult season we have had, it is my hope is that you are still finding joy in the little things. Baking desserts is one of those simple pleasures that...