Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing

by Evin // June 22, 2021 // 2 Comments

I miss Ranch Salad Dressing. Whenever family or friends visit, we ask them to bring Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing Mix Packages. Though, now Mr Bell’s in Cork city stocks the Wishbone bottled version. A far cry from the American foods available... Continue reading →

How kitchen tech is changing and the opportunities this presents

by Evin // June 17, 2021 // No Comments

How kitchen tech is changing and the opportunities this presents Guest Post By Nick Orme, co-founder of Njori The push to reduce our environmental impact is going to change many things, including our kitchens: products are going to need to... Continue reading →

Rocket and Roast Tomato Quiche

by Evin // June 15, 2021 // No Comments

I love quiche! But when I make quiche I never like it as much as when someone else makes it. So, I asked my chef friends Kate and Ali for their advice and both encouraged me to no skimp on full... Continue reading →

Create: Burp Cloths from Upcycled Materials

by Evin // June 8, 2021 // 3 Comments

Until you burp a baby regularly, I don’t think the concept of a good burp cloth even enters into your mind. At least it didn’t with me. Then I visited my nephews and was exposed to the strengths and pitfalls... Continue reading →

You Won’t Believe This Easy Deli-style Chicken Salad with Grapes

by Evin // June 1, 2021 // No Comments

When Optimus was about five months old, we visited my hometown of Washington, D.C. and lunched with my friend Madeline. From Capitol Hill, it is a short walk to Eastern Market and many delectable restaurants, not to mention the Capitol itself. We... Continue reading →

How great your day is depends on your morning

by Evin // May 28, 2021 // No Comments

How great your day is depends on your morning Guest Post By Sid Madge, Meee Mornings are important, and here are 5 micro-moment ideas to help you start your morning off right so you set yourself up for a fantastic... Continue reading →

Easy Classic Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

by Evin // May 27, 2021 // No Comments

We have been baking a lot this past year. Really, we baked a lot before then too, but somehow when we are at home 99% of the time baking feels like an adventure or a treat. So, we focused on... Continue reading →

Grandma’s Reese’s Pieces Brownies

by Evin // May 25, 2021 // 1 Comment

My Dad and my Grandma loved chocolate so much. Almost as much as they loved me. She handed down her favorite brownie recipe to me in her well-used recipe box and now I’m sharing it with you to mark my dad’s... Continue reading →

Cooking with Ramps, aka Allium tricoccum

by Evin // May 13, 2021 // No Comments

The settlers of the southern Appalachian Mountains were among the first to use the term “ramp” to describe the potent little plant otherwise known as Allium tricoccum. Indigenous to the southeastern United States, it is almost an exclusive group who knows... Continue reading →

Quick Pickled Fennel & Radishes to Serve with Fish

by Evin // May 11, 2021 // No Comments

This recipe is a perfect pairing for anyone who loves fish! Whether it’s lox, poached fish, or tuna salad sandwiches, this is a tangy yet subtly sweet addition. I love quick pickling for small batches that I use within a... Continue reading →

Vegan Fig Upside Down Cake Recipe from Louise Palmer-Masterton, founder of Stem & Glory

by Evin // May 6, 2021 // 1 Comment

I have an amazing vegan recipe to share today from Louise Palmer-Masterton, founder of Stem & Glory. My dad loved figs and that appreciation carries on with me. I cannot wait for the first harvest to fill up my apron and get... Continue reading →

Using a Patch to Mend a Fine-knit Top While Adding Personality

by Evin // May 4, 2021 // No Comments

In 2006, I bought a lovely classic cream fine knit top to wear as a separate for work. It went with everything and was so soft. When I moved to Ireland from the Silicon Valley, it came with me. Fast... Continue reading →

Evin’s Vegan Cocoa Cake

by Evin // April 27, 2021 // 2 Comments

In having enjoyed friendships with a few vegans over the years, I’ve learned that it is a very restricting way to dine. Even when restaurants and speciality grocers carry products, it is difficult to find delicious items such as rich... Continue reading →

Anzac Biscuit Recipe for Anzac Day

by Evin // April 22, 2021 // No Comments

Anzac Day is a day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand. These biscuits are a tradition in both countries and any variation from the set ingredients is a sin. However, we are doing a gluten-free week here for a... Continue reading →

When a Little Floral Print Goes a Long Way: Altering a Dress to be a Top

by Evin // April 20, 2021 // 2 Comments

Last year, I ordered a fun floral dress from H&M in anticipation of summer holidays we would never end up taking. But the dress got worn at home plenty of times and each time my husband laughed. Finally, he explained... Continue reading →

Boosting a Deflated Mojo 

by Evin // April 8, 2021 // No Comments

Guest Post By Sid Madge, Meee For all kinds of reasons, the last twelve months have been tough for many of us. The pandemic has been the source of many difficulties, but there have been plenty of old normal challenges... Continue reading →

Homemade Rainbow Play-dough

by Evin // March 30, 2021 // No Comments

We wanted to try a new craft this weekend, so we decided to make homemade rainbow play-dough. The boys lobbied for slime making, but I couldn’t face it after slime stained my wedding quilt in 2019. This is also why... Continue reading →

How to Watch Marvel Movies and TV Shows in Order of When They Took Place in the MCU

by Evin // March 23, 2021 // 3 Comments

This past year, I’ve had a bit more time at home than usual and have been catching up on movies I missed over the last nine years (since having kids). I want to watch them in order of when the... Continue reading →

How to make bike storage a design statement

by Evin // March 18, 2021 // No Comments

Guest Post By Catherine Bedford, Dashel Helmets  Cyclists have a reputation for not being the most fashionable people in the world. Function is valued over appearance ─ and for good reason. Cycling is a technical sport and an energetic way... Continue reading →

Irish Cream Baked Cheesecake from Scratch

by Evin // March 16, 2021 // No Comments

My grandmother taught me to bake the family cheesecake recipe when I was about 11 years old and within a decade I had adapted it to include Irish cream. I baked several for special occasions, for simple gatherings, for school... Continue reading →