Celtic Cruise in the Caribbean
Could life get any better? If you fancy the idea of two Irish music concerts a day, the warmth of the Caribbean in winter, and a luxury cruise onbo...
February 20, 2026
by Margaret M. Johnson
Super Bowls and Burgers for Sunday
When Super Bowl LX (60) kicks off in Santa Clara on Sunday, the culinary bowls (and burgers) of choice for fans in living rooms around the country ...
February 05, 2026
by Margaret M. Johnson
Hot Tea, Oatmeal are January Stars
Serious tea drinkers and wellness enthusiasts celebrate “National Hot Tea Month” in January. During the month, many extol the virtues of tea drinki...
January 23, 2026
by Margaret M. Johnson
Celebrate Nollaig na mBan with Cake, Tea and Wine
The twelfth day of Christmas, Jan. 6, officially marks the end of the Christmas season. In Ireland, it’s also one of the most important days on the...
December 31, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson
Happy Holiday Salads
We all can probably agree that counting calories is not a holiday activity. A brisk walk after dinner or a game of touch football, sure, but declin...
December 19, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson
Lighter, Fruity Cakes for the Holiday Table
Love it or loathe it, fruitcake is one of Christmastime’s most iconic foods. I make no apologies for being one who loves it, and over the years I’v...
December 03, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson
Be Grateful for Gratins and Other Tasty Sides
As Thanksgiving approaches, most cooks rely on the tried-and-true recipes they’ve been serving for decades. Roast turkey goes without saying, but t...
November 21, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson
Clocks are Back, It's Time for Soup
It’s November, the month when Daylight Saving Time ends and most of the U.S. and Canada turn the clocks back one hour and resume Standard Time (in ...
November 05, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson
Sugar & Spice, Everything Nice!
Some of the world’s most popular spices – nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, cardamon, and cloves among them – are often associated with comfort foods, fe...
October 22, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson
Best 100 Hotels in Ireland Revealed in Annual List
If you’re planning a visit to Ireland any time soon, you’d be well-served to check out Pól Ó Conghaile’s recently revealed list of “the 100 best ho...
October 03, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson
Dublin Cookery School Offers Taste of the Classics
Eurotoque chef Alix Gardiner set up her first practical cookery school in Ireland more than 30 years ago, and she’s taught more than 5000 students ...
September 17, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson
Late Season Tomatoes, Yum!
At this time of year, you can pretty much count on me to be writing about ways to use all the late-season tomatoes that linger, thankfully, for a f...
August 28, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson