The Victoria Sandwich consists of two sponge cake layers sandwiched together with raspberry jam and cream, then dusted on top with confectioners’ sugar. This teatime treat became popular in England and Ireland during the reign of Queen Victoria, whose name this cake now bears. Originally caster sugar was sprinkled on top, but I prefer to […]
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Irish Buttermilk Scones
Tea and scones with butter and jam – it’s a yummy Irish afternoon treat. When I’m in Ireland I can whip up a batch of scones in double quick time, and I’m guaranteed success every time. Now, I make two kinds of scones. Irish raisin tea scones without buttermilk, or my granny’s favorite Irish buttermilk […]
What Is A Floury Potato?
Irish people love floury potatoes. But once we leave our native shores, most people have no idea what on earth we are talking about when we ask for floury potatoes. And so, today I plan to answer the all important question…. What is a Floury Potato? Floury potatoes have a fluffy, dry texture […]
Raspberry And Cream Chocolate Roulade
Chocolate cake with absolutely no flour. This delicious chocolate roulade is a gluten free treat, and a favorite dessert in Ireland and the United Kingdom. I know many may think a roulade is just too difficult to make. The thought of rolling a cake without letting it crumble into pieces is enough to make some […]
Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins
Muffins are my favorite, easy, grab-and-go breakfast at the weekend. I love to whip up a batch on Friday evening, to make sure I get a head start on Saturday morning mayhem, which usually reigns supreme in our house. When we wake up on Saturdays, we’ve usually hit that snooze button a few times too […]
Irish Oat Flapjacks
Today’s recipe is for Irish flapjacks. I know! I know! My flapjacks look just like granola bars, and nothing like pancakes, as any American might expect. But believe it or not, a flapjack in Ireland is a homemade oatmeal bar and in no way resembles a pancake. You say ‘granola bar’, and I say ‘flapjack.’ […]
Traditional Irish Potato Soup
Irish potato soup uses simple ingredients, which in years gone by were easily available in rural Irish kitchens. When I say this soup is easy to make, I really mean it. There are only seven ingredients – potato, onion, butter, stock, cream, and salt and pepper to taste. My recipe today is for a very […]
Buttermilk Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes should be light and fluffy, and oozing with buttery flavor and goodness. Since buttermilk has always been widely available in Ireland, even in centuries past when food sources were limited, Irish mothers perfected the art of cooking buttermilk pancakes. Pancake Tuesday is very early this year, but whichever week it may fall in […]
Irish Flag Fruit And Cream Parfait
In this luscious parfait dessert, green and orange fruits are layered with a white cream and crumbled meringue mixture, creating a lovely Irish flag in a glass. This is one of my favorite easy-peasy, yet very impressive desserts. The key to heavenly success is the center layer of crumbled meringues or mini pavlovas, combined with […]
Irish Taste Club Christmas Giveaway
When you dream of Ireland you probably think of pristine landscapes and warm friendly welcomes. But I also think of incredible food, made with Ireland’s world-class ingredients, and boasting unrivaled flavors and unique tastes. Ireland boasts many award-winning artisan food producers. A new company, The Irish Taste Club, is now offering the opportunity to have […]
