Working in the Garden
It’s been busy around here lately as I can finally be outside without gasping for breath. The vegetable garden is coming along and we have…
Athassel Abbey
Athassel Abbey is a couple of miles outside of Golden which is just south of Rock of Cashel. We were told about this ruin by…
A Little Bit of Garden Heaven
These gorgeous Trumpet Vines have out done themselves this year. I guess the rain has helped but my garden is a joy to be in.…
Thrift Store Fun Buys
It’s never to early to buy for Christmas at the Thrift Store. Found this great, large, sponged bowl with a snowman motif for less than…
What to Buy at the Thrift Store
Haven’t done a lot of Thrifting lately, at least not where I’ve found significant treasures. Sometimes you just have slower thrifting days. Having said that….…
Rock of Cashel and Hore Abbey
Rock of Cashel is an item on lots of touring lists for Ireland. It is a well preserved collection of abbeys and friaries that were…
Spring Pesto from the Garden
I love this time of year because the early bounty from the garden and the herb garden can be harvested and used. So I went…
Refrigerator Bran Muffins
I’ve been making this recipe for a long time and it turns out great every time I make it. You can double the size of…
Jerpoint Abbey
This Abbey is noted for it’s excellent stone carvings on cloister pillars and grave boxes/tombs. Jerpoint Abbey was originally Benedictine and established in 1160 but…
Out of the Garden Early Spring Pasta
Made this really simple pasta salad yesterday to complement Salmon in an Almond Crust. Take 1 cup of Orzo Pasta and add it to 2…