A Valentine’s Day from the Heart – Hand-painted Plates, Blueberry Pancakes & Frittata

February 11, 2021 // No Comments

I love Valentine’s Day! I always have. Growing up, my mother always gave my father something red (usually a necktie or a sweater) and she would cover a shoebox with heart paper to receive school Valentine cards. Today, I’m sharing... Continue reading →

French Toast with Raspberry-Maple Syrup

October 6, 2020 // No Comments

French toast is easy and forgiving. This is my go-to recipes since I was a kid, but I play with the syrup any chance I get. This raspberry-maple combination is popular with my family, but sometimes I use a blend... Continue reading →

Vegetarian Gooey Egg Sandwich

August 26, 2017 // No Comments

If you saw this scene from the movie Spanglish, you too may have craved the sandwich Adam Sandler made. It was gooey and balanced, ideal for any time of day. My culinary goddess friend Julianne made it for me. And I... Continue reading →

Start Your Day with an Easy Breakfast Soufflé

September 12, 2016 // No Comments

It’s a challenge to cook healthy nourishing meals when time is short in the morning, so my friend Julianne showed me how to make an Easy Breakfast Soufflé. So, here are the steps in photos along with the basic recipe. Easy... Continue reading →

Cranberry-Orange Mini Scones

June 30, 2015 // No Comments

I love playing around with scone recipes and even though no result can hold a candle to what can be bought locally (especially at Fenn’s Quay), I like to try and my latest experiment is Cranberry-Orange Mini Scones. Cranberry-Orange Mini Scones 4 cups... Continue reading →

Tasty Treats for Holidays, Parties, or Binge Watching TV

December 23, 2014 // No Comments

How is it already nearly Christmas Eve? I’m putting the last few touches on our holiday, our home, and our gifts. So with the real work done, I get to focus on the last-minute items like baking! Since my son... Continue reading →

Sweet and Seedy Porridge with Local Honey

September 10, 2014 // No Comments

I love porridge (aka oatmeal) for breakfast or even a snack. Which explains why I am just a little delighted that Autumn weather is breezing into my life with a slight chill in the air. What better way to apologise to... Continue reading →

Brunch Bliss

July 20, 2013 // No Comments

LB woke this morning and was all go. He walked into our room chatting, as if to say, “Come on now, what are you doing in bed when you have sunshine outside waiting for us?” So, we got dressed and... Continue reading →

Brunch in Cork City, Ireland

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 →

Croissant Dough Monkey Bread

April 6, 2013 // No Comments

My sister-in-law sent me a link to The Pioneer Woman Cooks’ Monkey Bread after making a batch last year and I filed it away and forgot about it until earlier this year when my friend Tim asked if Monkey Bread could be... Continue reading →

Dutch Pancake with Apple and Gouda Cheese

February 12, 2013 // No Comments

Amsterdam is the home of picturesque canals, epic historic ships, breathtaking gables, and pancakes! Ok, so the pancakes may not be in the same timeless vein as the others but they are memorable. The first bite I ever had of... Continue reading →

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes for Shrove Tuesday (aka Mardi Gras or Pancake Day)

February 11, 2013 // No Comments

Growing up, Mardi Gras was the night to have pancakes for dinner. Sometimes sausages or bacon too. It was just what we did. As I grew older, it became clear this was not the norm in every American household (but... Continue reading →

Luck of the Irish? And My Family’s Irish Scone Recipe

March 15, 2012 // 2 Comments

Until last month, I had never purchased a lottery ticket, played a slot machine, or placed a bet outside a race course. Then I felt lucky. I’ll talk about my luck then share the Sullivan Family Scone recipe I found... Continue reading →

Croissant Dough Monkey Muffins

March 11, 2012 // 6 Comments

What says Sunday morning better than a little Jazz music playing in the background while baby LB naps, hubby has a lie-in, and I smirk at the croissant dough in the fridge knowing its destiny is about to be fulfilled... Continue reading →