Irish breads, especially soda breads and scones, are enjoyed every day by Irish people. I think tourists to Ireland are often pleasantly surprised by the natural, wholesome goodness of Irish brown bread.
Irish breads have a unique taste that is difficult to replicate using American ingredients. But this problem has been solved by Sandra Sheerin, who has developed specialty Irish bread mixes that are easy and simple to make.
(Update July 2017 - This company is no longer in operation and the links have been removed from this blog post.)
Today I'm delighted to introduce Gaelic Girl Goodies, and a little giveaway to help celebrate Christmas. And so, it's time to hand you over to Sandra, the creator of these wonderful Irish bread mixes .......
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Gaelic Girl Bread Mixes by Sandra Sheerin
These bread mixes are the fun way to bring Ireland into your home!
Gaelic Girl Goodies is a new Irish brand of traditional bread mixes for Irish American folks - big and small.
Created by Sandra Sheerin and her family, who emigrated to the U.S. from Dublin in 1987, Gaelic Girl Goodies offers easy-to-bake mixes of traditional Irish brown bread, soda bread and scones.
The inspiration for the line came from Sandra’s grandmother, born near the Mourne Mountains in the Cooley Peninsula, who taught her how to mix, whisk, knead and bake breads over the open fireplace.
Wanting to share this tradition with friends and families in America, Sandra created Gaelic Girl Goodies as a fun, easy way to make traditional Irish breads at home.
Most of her customers purchase the mixes to make with their children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews as a way to spend quality time baking Irish treats and sharing stories of Ireland.
The mixes are packaged in 16oz bags and only require water or buttermilk as an add-in before baking. All ingredients are produced and mixed in Ireland and shipped to Pennsylvania for distribution.
While the Gaelic Girl line currently offers three bread mixes, it will be expanding in 2015 to offer gift sets, limited edition goods and treats for kids.
To learn more about Gaelic Girl Goodies, check out Sandra's Gaelic Girl website.
(Update July 2017 - This company is no longer in operation and the links have been removed from this blog post.)
The Giveaway
Gaelic Girl Goodies would like to offer one lucky reader a set of Gaelic Girl Bread Mixes as a prize in our little giveaway. Who wouldn't love a little taste of Ireland for Christmas.
To enter our giveaway just leave a comment on this blog post by noon on Wednesday, December 17th, 2014. You can leave any comment you wish. What you write does not affect your chances of winning.
If you need some inspiration, why not tell us about your favorite Irish bread, or any fond memories you have of baking or enjoying Irish bread. Perhaps there is a dish you especially enjoy with Irish bread. Feel free to share all your soda bread thoughts and dreams.....
A winning comment will be chosen randomly. Remember to leave your e-mail so I can contact you to arrange shipping of the prize. Your e-mail won’t be published or shared, just used to contact the lucky winner.
The winner will be announced on Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 and the name shared at the end of this post.
You may check out Irish American Mom's complete terms and conditions for sweepstake entries by clicking here.
Best of luck to all our entrants and a big thank you to Gaelic Girl Goodies for sponsoring this fantastic prize for Irish American Mom’s readers.
A quick note of endorsement: Sandra sent me a free sample of her bread mixes, and I thoroughly enjoyed them. They're easy to make and I definitely give them my seal of approval - just delicious.
We Have A Winner
Congratulations to Patricia, who is our lucky winner.
Thanks to everyone who joined in and enter this little giveaway. It was lovely to read everyone’s comments and learn how much you all love Irish soda breads.
And a big thank you to Sandra from Gaelic Girl products for sponsoring this wonderful prize. Wishing her every success with her business.
Slán agus beannacht,
(Goodbye and blessings)
Mairéad -Irish American Mom
Pronunciation - slawn ah-gus ban-ock-th
Mairéad - rhymes with parade
Disclosure: Irish American Mom received a free sample of Gaelic Girl Bread Mixes for review purposes. I did not receive cash payment for publishing this guest post. I love to help spread the word about small home businesses, artists and crafts people. Thank you to all who support these wonderful Irish and Irish American business enterprises. All images published with permission of Gaelic Girl.
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Colleen Reardon
Great idea
Chris Coffey
Looks yummy!
Jennifer McGlynn
These would be a perfect way to remember my heritage! The last link to my family in Dublin recently passed. A taste vof what my mother used to make would be like being 5 again. I could share that with my own kids!
Sandra (Gaelic Girl)
Hi Everyone,
Sandra here with Gaelic Girl Goodies.
Thank you so much for all your genuine interest and enthusiasm in the new brand!
Congratulations Patricia! I will be sending your set out first thing tomorrow morning.
**For anyone that would like to purchase the bread mixes, we are very happy to give a 10% discount to all of Irish American Mom's readers from now until Sunday 21st December.
Please get in touch directly with us on Goodies@GaelicGirl.com
Best wishes and Happy Holidays to you all,
Sandra
Irish American Mom
Sandra - Thanks so much for sponsoring this prize and for offering readers of this blog a discount on your products. I really appreciate your generosity. Wishing you every success with your new business. Happy bread making and have a wonderful Christmas.
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
A big thank you to everyone who commented and entered our sweepstakes. I really enjoyed reading all the wonderful comments about Irish bread. Our lucky winner is Patricia. Her prize will be on the way soon. I really appreciate Gaelic Girl Products for sponsoring this giveaway, and letting us know about these wonderful products.