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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...
Poached Maine Lobster with Caramelized Cauliflower
We started our American immigrant adventure in New England over 20 years ago now, and living close to Boston we had the opportunity to experience the wonder of freshly caught Maine lobsters, simply poached and served with butter. Such a delicacy! As a child, my...
St. Patrick’s Day Gift Giving Idea
Looking for the perfect St. Patrick's Day gift? Look no further than Noel Cunningham's Modern Irish Manners Guide by O'Brien Press. This book is a wonderful read for anyone visiting Ireland and gives insight and confidence to travelers visiting, especially for the...
St. Patrick’s Day Irish Chocolate Stout Cake
St. Patrick's day is almost here and I am busy party planning and recipe testing. As always, I gain a lot of my inspiration from the many weeks I spend in Ireland each year, leading my Shamrock and Peach Tours and getting to taste the island. One trending cake that I...
Outlander Returns and does not disappoint
With last weekend's exciting launch of Outlander, Season 5 many of us are becoming more and more intrigued with all things Scottish. Lassie's are in search like never before for their very own Scottish version of Jamie (Sam Heughan) and flying across the Atlantic...
Valentine’s Heavenly Food Pairing
Dark Chocolate and Blue Cheese is a divine food pairing combination! It's an example of one of the many surprises guests have when they dine at the tables of modern Irish Chefs in Ireland. The first time I tried this taste sensation was at the Lough Erne Resort at...
St. Brigid and Lady Gregory
Today, according to the ancient Celtic calendar, we celebrate the first day of Spring, "Imbolc", also known as St. Bridgid's Day in Ireland. St. Bridgid is one of our Irish patron saints, symbolized by a cross made of rushes that are traditionally hung on doors to...
Orange Marmalade Bread Pudding with a Wee bit of Whiskey Sauce
Bread pudding was always a staple in our home, growing up on our family farm in Ireland. The colder Irish climate makes us crave warm comforting desserts to fill the heart and tummy in dark winter nights. My mother used to make a lighter version for our family when...
New Year with a Dublin Lawyer!
Happy New Year everyone, and yes I know I grabbed your attention with that headline, right? - Fear not though, I'm not about to advocate for Irish lawyers everywhere, but instead start the new year with a fabulous seafood recipe called 'Dublin Lawyer' which is really...