A wonderful roundup of Irish recipes and Travel Posts and St. Patrick's Day inspired fun! I've always loved all things Irish, and green, it's in my blood. After a few trips to the Emerald Isle my heart was filled with fabulous memories of the amazing, friendly, generous people, and their delicious, iconic dishes. During our adventures in Ireland we found our favorite meals in the pubs . . . Continue Reading
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Cork Ireland – a visit to The English Market
For all you foodies out there, I thought you might enjoy a quick peek at our trip to the English Market in Cork, Ireland. Cork is in the south-western region of Ireland and is the second largest city and the third most populated in Ireland. There's a lot to do in Cork but it was a very rainy day and since we were just passing through, a few hours drooling at the market was the perfect . . . Continue Reading
Dingle Ireland
One of my co-workers asked me if I was going to post more Ireland photos. Little did he know, I still have hundreds to sort through, but this will be a good start! Thanks for asking Chuck. Pull up a chair and pour a cup of tea because this might take a minute! We visited Ireland in 2009 and went back again this past November 2014. My husband, his sister-in-law Rita and I enjoyed 9 . . . Continue Reading
Cashel, Ireland
It seems like this trip was months ago, instead of weeks. Getting back to the states just in time for Thanksgiving made time fly! Christmas and New Years are just around the corner and my days are filled with decorating, baking, Christmas cards, shopping for just the right presents, and working - yeah there's that. So if you're looking for a quick 5 minute escape, like me - please . . . Continue Reading
Dublin & Portlaoise Ireland
What would a trip to Ireland be without a visit to the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin? We recently returned home from an amazing 9 day adventure in Ireland that started and ended in Dublin and included many small villages and towns throughout the southwestern part of the island. To be honest, big cities don't really do it for me. I love the outdoors and Ireland offers so much to those . . . Continue Reading
Guinness Chocolate Cake
Guinness Chocolate Cake - A lightly sweet and moist chocolate cake, with wonderfully interesting spicy notes from the stout Guinness Foreign Extra Beer. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or for the chocolate lover in your life! . . . Continue Reading
Cottage Pie
Hearty and comforting Cottage Pie Enjoy this delicious meaty casserole made with ground or minced meat and vegetables in a rich, flavorful sauce topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Savory cottage pie is one of the most satisfying, comforting and deliciously hearty meals you can make at home. Tender beef, rich flavorful gravy and fluffy mashed potatoes come together in this age-old . . . Continue Reading
Bangers and Mash
Classic Bangers and Mash, also known as Sausages and Mash, is classic comfort food very popular in Great Britain and Ireland. Often served with onion gravy and peas, this delicious hearty dish is easy to make and universally loved. I'm practically psychic when it comes to Bangers and Mash. I can accurately predict that my husband is going to order this dish at almost every restaurant we . . . Continue Reading
Irish Soda Bread
This post was originally published in February 2011 and in desperate need of new life. I updated the photos and recipe just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Enjoy! Classic Irish Soda Bread is one of the easiest, most rewarding quick breads you can make at home! I love a shaggy, craggy beautiful loaf of Irish Soda Bread! This loaf is like kryptonite to me. I can seriously hurt myself . . . Continue Reading
Jameson & Ginger Ale with Lime
Jameson & Ginger Ale ~ a smooth and bubbly grown-up drink made with Jameson Irish Whiskey, bottled ginger ale and plenty of fresh squeezed lime juice. Just popping in for a quick post today! I don't often share these kind of recipes, mostly because we don't drink often (enough!) But when I do, Jameson is my liquor of choice. It's a crazy smooth, balanced whiskey without any funny, . . . Continue Reading