by Judith Mcloughlin | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by Judith Mcloughlin | Apr 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by Judith Mcloughlin | Apr 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by Judith Mcloughlin | Apr 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by Judith Mcloughlin | Mar 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
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,...
by Judith Mcloughlin | Mar 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
