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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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Slainte! Celebrating The Feast of Epiphany
A word can mean many things. For millions, epiphany signifies a holy day on the church calendar, the Feast of Epiphany which commemorates the Magi’s presentation of gold, frankincense, and […]
Sláinte! Hail to the Chef
In a recent issue of a prestigious American travel magazine, a well-known author wrote about the food of Ireland. After dining at one of the Republic’s most illustrious hotels, he […]
Slàinte! A Taste of Bloomsday
Promenade. Ambulate. Ramble, rove, and wander. Trudge. Strut. Meander, stroll and saunter. Call it what you will, but moving your feet one after the other along the ground all comes […]
Sláinte! The Dun Cow
Writing this column usually sends me on a trip down memory lane reliving scenes from my childhood and moments with my father, a meat-and-potatoes man if there ever was one. […]