The REAL Irish Souvenirs to Buy

by Evin // March 9, 2015 // 1 Comment

There is only one problem with owning a ‘Kiss Me I’m Irish’ tee shirt and that is if you are any normal humble non-flirtatious sort of person it only gets worn once a year. However, if you go with a... Continue reading →

Merry and Bright: Views of Christmas

by Evin // December 18, 2014 // No Comments

With Christmas glistening out of the corner of my eye and approaching with the speed of reindeer in flight, I wanted to share some of my favourite Christmas time photos that I’ve taken over the years. Christmas at Seattle Center.... Continue reading →

Peace on Earth: Remembering the Military at Christmas

by Evin // December 17, 2014 // No Comments

There may be specific days to remember our active, retired, and lost military, but that doesn’t mean it should only be on those days. Two years ago, just before Christmas Eve, my husband, son, and I made a visit to... Continue reading →

Doors of County Cork

by Evin // December 5, 2014 // No Comments

There is so much brightness and a variety of hues on the doors of County Cork. Having been in love with color from an early age, I am loving the rich colors surrounding my new home. I couldn’t resist taking... Continue reading →

A Visit to Fibre Space in Alexandria, VA

by Evin // October 1, 2014 // No Comments

I just arrived in Washington, D.C. so to celebrate what better thing than a visit to Fibre Space in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. In one of the area’s historic downtown row houses, Fibre Space offers knitters and crocheters a plethora... Continue reading →

Making the Most of 39 Hours in Amsterdam

by Evin // September 21, 2014 // 4 Comments

We are visiting The Netherlands this week, so I am sharing this post about our last visit there back in 2012. This isn’t a play on the NY Times series titled 36 Hours in… but the actual time we spent on a stopover in... Continue reading →

Remembering D-Day: Bienvenue à Nos Libérateurs

by Evin // June 6, 2014 // No Comments

Twenty years ago in 1994, I had a severe allergic reaction in a small village outside Saint-Lo in Normandy, France. The village doctor saw me and treated the head-to-toe hives and stomach pain cheerfully. And entirely in French. When we... Continue reading →

Explore Las Vegas & Fresh Guacamole

by Evin // January 16, 2014 // No Comments

Years ago, I was working in a great little office in Northern California. My colleagues were fabulous and one day our fearless leader called me to her office. It was recommended that I attend an upcoming conference…in Las Vegas. Turns... Continue reading →

Goodall’s A Modern Irish Cookbook On Tour

by Evin // October 10, 2013 // 1 Comment

We at EvinOK.com love to travel. This past winter, we took a copy of the Goodall’s A Modern Irish Cookbook with us to Washington, D.C. Here are some photos of its adventures. Sleeping LB wasn’t nearly as excited as I... Continue reading →

Beautiful Hostel Overnight in Parede, Portugal

by Evin // October 9, 2013 // 1 Comment

While in Portugal, we were fortunate to visit the Aloha Beach House Hostel in Parede, which is about 20 minutes by train from Lisbon along the coast. The hostel itself is in a rather posh residential area two blocks from... Continue reading →

Our Private Getaway to Carcavelos, Portugal

by Evin // October 4, 2013 // No Comments

Last week, hubby, LB and I went to Carcavelos, Portugal for a family vacation. The trip was a long time coming. Two years ago, the idea of visiting this penthouse beach apartment outside Lisbon was planted in our heads, but I was newly... Continue reading →

Brunch in Cork City, Ireland

by Evin // July 6, 2013 // 4 Comments

Here are the restaurants and cafes in Cork offering special weekend brunch menus. Yes, some are even open early mornings or on Sundays! You can also contact me on Twitter @BrunchCork if you’re on the go and can’t read this... Continue reading →

My Memories of Paris, France

by Evin // April 4, 2013 // No Comments

Growing up, I was fortunate to visit France several times with my parents. Each time, a day or a week in Paris fulfilled our hunger for history, architecture and people watching. I think my Paris visit tally is over one... Continue reading →

My Wanna-Do List

by Evin // March 26, 2013 // No Comments

My Wanna-Do List This was originally posted in March 2013 (before my big Liver surgery when I was focusing on things to look forward to after my recovery), but I regularly update it for completions and additions. • Milk a cow... Continue reading →

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Goodall’s A Modern Irish Cookbook and Book Launch

by Evin // March 19, 2013 // No Comments

It has taken a few months, but I am finally getting around to telling you all about the Goodall’s A Modern Irish Cookbook and Book Launch. A Modern Irish Cookbook featuring recipes from Ireland’s most active and respected food bloggers. The... Continue reading →

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Irish Recipe Round-up

by Evin // March 17, 2013 // No Comments

I have quite a few real Irish recipes and Irish-American recipes to share with you today so in the interest of space, I’m using links. I’ll include a few yummy photos too, of course! Irish Cream Cheesecake from Scratch Irish... Continue reading →

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Every Button You Could Need at The Cork Button Company

by Evin // May 29, 2012 // 2 Comments

Don’t be fooled by its modest exterior, the Cork Button Company has as many buttons as you may ever need. We’ve mentioned this shop before in our Where To Buy Yarn in Cork City post, but this time it is featured all... Continue reading →

Where to Buy Knitting Yarn in Cork City

by Evin // April 17, 2012 // 4 Comments

A list of where to buy knitting yarn in Cork City. Some will even ship to your home if you’re visiting so you don’t have overweight luggage. I also recommend you check out a wonderful list I compiled of all... Continue reading →

Yarn Shopping at Knit + Stitch = Bliss in Bethesda, MD

by Evin // April 16, 2012 // 2 Comments

I recently had a little mini shopping spree at a yarn shop in Bethesda, Maryland. The yarn selection felt rather exotic compared to what the yarn shops in Cork City carry and boy do they have a wide selection of... Continue reading →

What it's like to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Cork, Ireland

by Evin // March 17, 2012 // 3 Comments

There is a tingle of something in the air. It makes your toes feel like wiggling and the corners of your mouth turn up involuntarily. It’s Saint Patrick’s Day in Ireland. As you can imagine, March 17th is an exciting time... Continue reading →