Ireland’s beaches are spectacular, and one of the most stunning of all is Knockalla Strand, also known as Portsalon Beach, in County Donegal. And so, as everyone head’s back to work on this Monday morning,I thought why not start the week off with some beautiful scenery. Hopefully, these peaceful views of Ireland’s shoreline will set […]
Archives for September 2014
Irish Rainbow Blessings
Rainbows remind us of possibilities, opportunities and hope. Rainbows are God’s promise – His miracle. In the midst of life’s storms it is often hard to spot a rainbow, but I think the most important thing is to remember, these miracles of the sky only appear after the storm. In Ireland rainbows symbolize blessings from […]
Rutabaga And Carrot Soup
Rutabagas and carrots make a comforting, slightly sweet soup. The combination of deep orange carrots and pale yellow rutabaga flesh, produces an amber colored soup, just perfect for fall. And so, to kick off my soup making recipes for this autumn season, I thought it might be a good idea to start with a simple, […]
Donegal Sunsets
As the sun sets, magic spreads across the world. But according to Oscar Wilde, my obsession with sunsets is very old fashioned, and a sign that I may even be a bit of a stick-in-the-mud. Oscar Wilde believed we don’t value sunsets because we don’t have to pay for them. No matter how “unfashionable” it […]
Silly McGilly Giveaway – Ireland’s Magical Leprechaun
Silly McGilly is a friendly little leprechaun who loves nothing more than playing tricks on children. St. Patrick’s Day may be a long way away, but since today is September 17th, and our big Irish celebration is 6 months from today, why not seize the opportunity to introduce you to a little leprechaun, and host […]
Slow Cooker or Crockpot Chicken Stock
Chicken stock lends a robust flavor to all kinds of soups, and can be made inexpensively using the left-over carcass from a roast chicken. Many chicken stock recipes involve simmering a whole chicken, but growing up in Ireland we always used left-over “skeletons” for our stocks. “Waste not, want not” was the motto of my […]
The Irish Cuppa Tea Plus A Giveaway From Dolmen County Retailers
Believe it or not, Ireland is one of the leading consumers of tea per capita on the planet. Now I would have assumed India or China might receive this honor, but no, the people of Turkey, Morocco and Ireland love their cuppa the most. And I for one, am a tea-loving, Irish woman. I love […]
Soup Making Tips For Fall Or Autumn
Once Labor Day has passed, and fall is in the air, it’s time to start thinking about soup. There’s nothing like a bowl of chunky, satisfying soup on a nippy day, to warm the cockles of your heart. Soups come in all colors, textures, and tastes. In fact, I think it’s safe to say there’s […]
Top Ten Reasons Why Tourists Love Ireland
Reasons for loving Ireland abound, and as many tourists will attest it is difficult to determine what exactly is so attractive about the Emerald Isle. In today’s blog post I will attempt to narrow down these reasons to my top ten. I count among the millions of people worldwide, who simply love Ireland. My deep […]
