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Slàinte! A Universal Christmas
All around the world, the holiday season is a time to gather with family and…
Sláinte! A Visit to Derry
Like most Americans, my ancestry is mixed immigrant. Mom’s people were Italian; Dad was a…
Sláinte! The Sweet Sting of Spring
Some foods simply beg to be eaten. Take peaches, for instance. The scent of a…
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Sláinte: Let Them Eat Irish Christmas Cake
Not so long ago, when my daughter was a child, life was very different. The world moved at a slower pace and I had time on my hands. It was […]
Sláinte! When an Apple is Ripe, it Will Fall
Several years ago after a rigorous day of exploring County Laois, I pulled into a pub for a well-deserved pick-me-up pint. It was a wee bit early for the local […]
Sláinte! The Hedgerow Harvest
Recently I had an opportunity to visit Kauai, The Garden Isle of Hawaii. While pouring over tourism info prior to leaving LA, I noticed a place that locals are so […]
Sláinte! Rhubarb: The Sweet & Sour of Irish Pies
Often when I sit down to write Sláinte! I find myself ruminating about my Dad’s favorite foods, which writing this ongoing series has revealed to me are almost always directly […]
Sláinte! Oats: The Original Comfort Food
Call me crazy, but oatmeal cookies have never had a spot on my favorite foods list. They’re too sweet. I prefer my oats prepared in such a way that I […]
Sláinte: Christmas Is Coming & The Goose Is Getting Fat
Christmas is one of those words that immediately brings thoughts to mind. First, and foremost in these troubled times, is the hope for peace on earth. Hard on the heels […]