Clik here to view.
Spaghetti, S’Mores Sleepover
Last Tuesday evening was just another night for most people but in our home it was “Spaghetti, S’mores, Sleepover” night. For hours I listened to five girls sing pop songs, laugh, share secrets, play...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Twelve Miles to Make Pea & Mint Soup
Photo from Jessyparr on Flickr There’s a belief in Ireland and elsewhere that Americans are fat. It’s a stereotype to be sure but a quick look at the website for the Centers for Disease Control and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pigeons in Stout: A Recipe for Survival in Ireland
Photo credit: Wikipedia Have you heard the one about the Irishman hunting and grilling pigeons in order to survive the recession? No…this isn’t a joke. It is a true story that was covered by reporter...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Lent in Ireland
I can hardly believe Valentine’s Day is behind us and we are barreling full-speed towards Lent, St. Patrick’s Day, and Easter. Lent, as you probably know, is just four days away and in our house there...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wild Blackberry Jam
For weeks I’ve been playing a game of “Watch and Wait” with mother nature. Whether on a walk in the countryside or a drive into town, I have been watching and waiting patiently for the blackberries...
View Article