If you are visiting Dublin, one of the places that you have to go see is The Old Library at Trinity College. The ground floor houses The Book of Kells and the upstairs is where you will see The Long Room. It was built in the 18th century and you do feel like you’ve been… Read More The Long Room and The Book of Kells at Trinity College
One of the things I love about living in Ireland is the fresh produce here. It isn’t hard to find good fruits and vegetables. When you check out at the stores, the receipts for many places will tell you what percentage of your purchase is Irish. I love the pride people have for buying Irish.… Read More Garlic and Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
Yep, it’s another recipe that’s full of cinnamon! Is there anything better though than waking up to a warm cinnamon roll and a cup of coffee? These cinnamon rolls are delicious and I know you’ll love them. They are also a Christmas morning must in my home. The frosting isn’t overly sweet and it just… Read More Perfect Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
A favorite place for me to visit in Dublin was St Patrick’s Cathedral. I love seeing Churches and different architectural styles and looking around at all the intricate details that make each Church unique. Outside of the Cathedral there is also a nice green space to just sit and enjoy. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is Ireland’s… Read More St Patrick’s Cathedral in Photos- Dublin, Ireland
I have just dabbled a bit here and there in the world of Gluten Free baking. I like to have all kinds of recipes on hand that taste good. These cupcakes are delicious and I hope you enjoy them! There are links below to a couple of frostings that work well with these cupcakes. If… Read More Gluten Free Buttermilk Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
If you are looking for a beautiful walk along the coast in Ireland, there is a charming trail from Bray to Greystones. My family went and enjoyed the views this past Father’s Day. We parked in a carpark close to Bray and walked from there to Greystones along the trail. The walk is around 7… Read More Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk in Photos
This recipe is one of those fun experiments that turned out well. I’ve seen tarts with zucchini or tomato or both and wondered if I would like them. Tarts come in so many different varieties of sweet and savory combinations. I love goat cheese and I wanted to try making a tart that combined creamy… Read More Goat Cheese Tart topped with Zucchini and Tomato
Are you ready for a simple recipe that always impresses and tastes great? Chocolate Ganache! It is an easy and delicious way to top a cake, have a rich filling in a layer cake or make beautifully topped cupcakes. The best part? You only need 2 ingredients. I like to add a little vanilla but… Read More Chocolate Ganache Recipe
Happy 4th of July! This recipe is great for any occasion. For the 4th of July I just added some blue and red sanding sugar and a couple of American flags on top for decoration. Quick tip: You can make your own sanding sugar in the colors and amounts you need. I don’t like to… Read More Buttermilk Vanilla Cupcakes
There are many different types of buttercream and each has different qualities or advantages, depending on its use. One of my very favorites that I probably make more than the others is Swiss Meringue Buttercream. It isn’t overly sweet and I can easily add different flavors and colors to decorate cakes and cupcakes. Swiss Meringue… Read More Swiss Meringue Buttercream