St. Brigid’s Day Signals Spring is Near
In Ireland, February 1 is the feast day of Saint Brigid, a woman whom many believe should be granted equal billing with Saint Patrick as Ireland’s female patron saint and that her feast day should be...
View ArticleWorth Repeating: Classic Carrot Cake
Ever since the early 1980s when I first discovered carrot cake, I’ve been intrigued by the many iterations the little sweetie assumes. I thought about it again recently and dug out my carrot cake...
View ArticleLike Soda Bread? You’ll Love Irish Soda Scones
Penny Thorne is one of the most talented people I know. Her Pawcatuck, Conn., bakery—Black Dahlia Baking Company—is incredibly popular. She could probably coast on the quality of her regular baked...
View ArticleSpring Has Sprung … Along with a Springtime Recipe
The March equinox (this year Saturday, March 20, at 5:37 a.m. EDT) marks the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator, the imaginary line in the sky above the Earth’s equator, from south to north....
View ArticleMini Desserts for Every Taste
You like cheesecake. Your mother likes carrot cake. Your son likes brownies. If you’ve ever faced a dessert dilemma — or you’re just looking for a fresh idea for your next special occasion meal or...
View ArticleBake Up a Springtime Quiche
What’s not to love about spring vegetables? Everyone welcomes asparagus, spinach, and pencil-thin spring onions for salads, soups and side dishes, but I love them in cheese-filled tarts and quiche....
View ArticleHere’s an Easy Supper, With Roots in County Cork
If the idea of a one-dish meal with Irish roots is appealing, then this recipe will definitely please. I enjoyed it as the “catch of the day” many years ago at Aherne’s Seafood Bar in Youghal, County...
View ArticleThe Yankee Chipper: An Irish Culinary Tradition Comes to Montgomery County
If you are looking for fish and chips in the spirit of a classic Irish “chipper,” look no further than the Yankee Chipper, a fish and chip shop that just opened up in Wyndmoor, Montgomery County,...
View ArticleAnother Easy Summer Supper: Poached Fish
Everyone loves a good portion of fish ‘n chips, but not everyone appreciates the added fat and calories that come with it. Here’s where poaching comes in—a simple, healthier and flavorful way to...
View ArticleCelebrating Goat Cheese!
Did you know August is National Goat Cheese Month? Frankly, I didn’t, but a friend who follows a “National Day Calendar” that celebrates foods on a monthly and daily basis reminded me to promote goat...
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