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…
Brunch
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…
Asparagus Ricotta Quiche
Try this quiche with its easy to make (gluten-free) crust (no rolling) and savory filling. Perfect for Mother’s Day.
Banana Oat Bread
Listen to me. NEVER throw away ‘dead’, (as I call them) over-ripe bananas! Pop them in the freezer (no need to peel, they have their own perfect packaging) until you need them. Then, anytime you want to make banana oat bread, you are ready to go. It’s healthy (I sort of hate that word)! only…