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Foraged Chanterelle’s with Ravioli
Growing up on a farm in Ireland I discovered the pertinent joy of working for my food. My new adopted home, in the highly populated northern suburbs of Atlanta is never the less deeply wooded. Each year from late Spring to late summer, we have Chanterelle mushrooms...
Cauliflower Steaks with Tomato and Basil Topping
The United States Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, and on July 4th, America celebrates it's birth. My husband and I moved to the United States over 20 years ago and we have always loved the casual back yard cook outs and red, white and blue...
The power of a circle
Like the ripples of time, I am renewed and drawn in towards circles. From the spirals formed by throwing rocks into still water to the blazing sun and the silvery curves of the moon, I sense the presence of my Celtic ancestors and hope of the eternal. I have always...
Digging Up Donegal’s past in Spain
When you visit Donegal town you cannot miss seeing the castle close to the diamond in the town center. The castle was the stronghold of the O'Donnell clan, one of the most powerful Gaelic families in Ireland's history. Red Hugh O'Donnell, who was allied with Catholic...
Fun and Easy Friday Fish Recipe
Friday is one of the best days to shop for fresh fish in Ireland because of the availability of the freshest fishermen catch, whether that be at the local farmer's markets or grocery stores. Many families in the christian tradition in Ireland and all over the world...
The Amazing Eilean Donan Castle
So yes, we all know that Scotland has some amazing castles - but Eilean Donan is really incredible, really special, but have ever wondered about it's strange name? - read on... Irish monks contributed to the spread of Christianity by leaving their homeland and...
A wee dram to lift the… ‘spirit’
There's nothing like a wee dram of Scotch or Irish Whiskey for a 'pick me up' during this time of COVID-19 pandemic. It's no surprise Whiskey sales are through the roof, and one of the highest growing spirit segments in the US. Most of the growth has been in the...
The end of the Scottish Clans at Culloden
We found the McLaughlin clan name written on a memorial stone at the Culloden battlefield site on a calm and sunny day last year, and reflected on the loss beneath our feet. Culloden is one of those places where time stands still, and there is a draw to look back, to...
When this is over…….Dream of Scotland… and Go (part one)
Seamus Heaney famously said.... "If we can winter this one out, we can summer anywhere" and there is no time where this is more relevant as we face this COVID-19 Pandemic. I don't know about y'all.... but I am feeling a little stir crazy inside my home 24/7! ...
Nana Pudding
Creamy Custard and fruit based desserts are ultimate comfort foods for me. Growing up in Ireland my grandmother was famous for a custard based Pineapple Meringue Pudding and I have such fond memories of sitting around her kitchen table. So, when I first heard about...