I first had a version of these Wild Rice and Almond Pancakes when the hubs and I were in Monterey, California, over 25 years ago. I’ve wanted to make a version ever since, and finally, I have! It was our first vacation together on a plane, I’ll never forget it, like a honeymoon, only 3 years…
Brunch
Toasted Oatmeal with Vanilla Applesauce
My mom used to make us oatmeal all the time, and I loved it. And today would have been her birthday, so this is in honor of my sweet mom, Irene. I think she would have loved this recipe with the toasted oats, and vanilla applesauce instead of cinnamon. It’s still one of my favorite…
Colcannon-Twice Baked
Happy Paddy’s Day! The cookery school has closed, parades canceled, pubs closed and, no mass…no mass in Ireland, whaaa? This is significant and scary stuff. So let’s cook and try to stay happy. What does one do when she is ‘stuck’ (could be much worse!) in Ireland, on St. Patrick’s Day, secluded in the house…
Irish Scones with Spelt Flour
Yesterday, I wrote a post about my new friends Emma and Pat, owners of Oak Forest Mills. Emma and Pat grow and mill a few kinds of wheat here in Ireland (spelt, barley and einkorn). They were gracious enough to gift me a 5-kilo bag of their spelt flour. It’s gorgeous stuff and I decided…