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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
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 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!
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 mourn...
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...
Lamb Ragu with Spinach Pasta (for a wee touch of green)
What happens when an Irish girl who loves good food becomes friends with a Boston born Italian? May I present to you slowly cooked gigot lamb shoulder chops, with similar flavor components to Irish lamb stew, combined with an Italian flair and a 'wee' touch of green?...
Irish Soda Bread Pizza
This crust is an absolute revolution to make dinner for your family in a flash. Making the dough is effortless, and it can be rolled out in minutes. Soda bread Pizza is a traditional Irish soda bread reimagined, and since it’s leavened with baking soda instead of...
Creamy Celeriac and Apple Soup to warm the heart
Soups are the ultimate comfort food, especially during the rainy, cold winter months that remind us of our homeland. Hearth cooking in old Ireland, the method by which our soups are often prepared, would have included a pot around an open fire, full of soup to share...
Irish Style Beef Wellington
You may ask why this classic British dish has any claim to Ireland? Well, it turns out that the Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley was born in Dublin Ireland in 1769, in to an upper -class Anglo-Irish family. The dish is said to have been created for the Duke of...
Blood Orange Winter Salad
In the Winter months, when less fresh seasonal fruits are available, I love to see blood oranges in grocery stores. The season is very short, and they are available now from January to March, so right now is the time to enjoy them. Blood oranges are like their name a...