Looking for a few new or revised recipes for tasty nibbles to serve at drinks party, family gatherings, or cozy get-togethers? If you’re hosting this year, try this classic dip-with-a-twist from my “Christmas Flavors of Ireland” cookbook. For some other classics…
BREAD PUDDING WITH WINTER FRUITS
This pudding is reminiscent of an Irish “brack,” where the fruit is first soaked in either tea or whiskey. On a recent winter visit to Dublin, I discovered this version studded with rum-soaked raisins, sultanas, and holiday fruits like dried…
Steamed Cranberry Pudding
Serves 8–10 You can start making your fig and fruit-laden Christmas pudding now, but for Thanksgiving, you might want to try this one where festive cranberries are the centerpiece. Perfect for this holiday, cranberries add a distinctive flavor and color.…
Lough Derg: Last Stop in Tipperary
The final stop on my tour of Tipperary was Larkins Pub in Garrykennedy. With different directions from four different sources, I eventually made my way to the charming, 300-year-old pub located on the south side of Lough Derg. A…
Fabulous Food from Ireland’s Golden Vale
The Rock of Cashel might be the most iconic landmark in Tipperary, but there’s a lot more to discover in the lovely Golden Vale than history, heritage, or hurling. Local cheeses are the highlight of markets in Cahir and Tipperary…
Another Dublin Favorite on The Liffey
Another Dublin favorite is The Winding Stair, upstairs over the bookshop of the same name on 40 Lower Ormand Quay. A champion of local and seasonal produce, coming soon will be its delicious carrot and sweet potato soup and decadent…