Saying goodbye and departing a friend’s home may be a simple act in America, but in Ireland there is an unwritten code of honor that guides farewell rituals. There are superstitions that must be adhered to, or God forbid you may draw some form of ill fate upon your unsuspecting self. In Ireland these rituals […]
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Drop Scones
Drop scones are small, thick pancakes, so named because they are made by dropping spoonfuls of batter on to a hot griddle or frying pan. I loved drop scones when I was a little girl. Lemon and sugar pancakes, which are more like crêpes, featured on our Pancake Tuesday menu, but on other days we […]
What Is Irish Turf?
When most Americans hear the word “turf” an image of green grass immediately comes to mind, like the lush green turf of a golf course. What Turf Means To Irish People: For Irish people the word conjures up dreams of lapping flames, and the distinctive smells of a turf fire. And so today […]
Irish Wisdom And Sayings About Horses
Horses were highly prized in ancient Irish culture. Deference for our equine companions continues to this very day. Both Ireland and Kentucky, my two homes on either side of the Atlantic, are renowned for breeding magnificent racehorses. So I thought it was high time I explored the connection between the Irish and horses. This collection […]
Ireland’s Arched Bridges
Arched stone bridges remind me of Ireland. Dotted around the countryside, they span Ireland’s many streams and rivers. I love these old bridges. They seem to tell stories of days long gone, and the many generations who passed over their arches in centuries past. Image Credit Enduring testaments to the skills of Irish and English […]
