Celebrating Mums in Ireland
Mother’s Day has been celebrated in Ireland on the fourth Sunday in Lent (March 30 this year) since 1924 when it was introduced by the Irish Women’...
March 21, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson
Cider: The 'Other' Drink to Celebrate
We all love a pint of Guinness on St. Patrick’s Day, a sip or two of ‘the water of life,” or a taste of Irish cream straight-up or on the rocks. Yo...
March 05, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson
Virgin Media Business Honors Irish Hotels
More good news for the Irish hospitality industry as the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards program recently named the “best of the best” in h...
February 19, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson
Defining Dishes for Super Sunday
When the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles take to the field at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Sunday (the 11th time the city has hosted...
February 07, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson
Oats are January 'Grain of the Month'
Considering the freezing temperatures and snowy conditions that seem to be everywhere this month — literally, from Kansas City to Killarney — it’s ...
January 24, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson
Trust properties are highly recommended for Irish stay
Planning a visit to Ireland in 2025? Already deciding “where to go,” “what to do,” and “where to eat”? I can’t help you with any of these decisions...
January 03, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson
Jam and Cheese, Please!
A molten wheel of baked brie just might be the “it girl” of holiday appetizers this season, not only because it’s so irresistibly delicious but bec...
December 18, 2024
by Margaret M. Johnson
'Big Three' Make Holiday Return
You’ve barely cleared the table of the leftovers from last week’s Thanksgiving meal, and it’s already time to start thinking about preparations for...
December 05, 2024
by Margaret M. Johnson
Thanksgiving Sides: Variations on a Theme
There’s the turkey, of course, but oh those sides! Mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, stuffing — the list goes on and on for family...
November 22, 2024
by Margaret M. Johnson
Cranberries Star on November Table
Growing up in Massachusetts, home to Ocean Spray, the largest cranberry cooperative in the U.S., I always looked forward to “cranberry month!” Nove...
November 07, 2024
by Margaret M. Johnson
Winter Squash: Let Us Count The Ways
Did you know there are over 100 types of squash including summer squash (most common varieties are zucchini, crookneck, and scallop), ornamental sq...
October 24, 2024
by Margaret M. Johnson
Hotels Earn New Michelin 'Keys'
We’ve all heard of the coveted Michelin “Stars" awards given to the world’s most outstanding restaurants, but did you know the Guide now awards “Ke...
October 11, 2024
by Margaret M. Johnson