Month: July 2012
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The Back Roads in Ireland: The Boreens-
The back roads in Ireland, the tiny unmarked ones that weave through the countryside lined by hedges, stone walls or fences, are called: Boreens. If you do not know your way around, it is nearly impossible to go from one…
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Ireland First Impressions
Ireland, the first step, green is only the beginning. Whenever I go to a place where I have dreamed about, I wonder if it will hold true to the images and expectations I have had. Ireland held true and beyond.…
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Scones, Shamrocks and Lace Curtains
Three guesses where I am heading? Scones, Tea, Shamrocks, Lace curtains… A blog reader of Tongue in Cheek, Carrie, has invited me to join her at her home in the countryside in Cork, Ireland. I am so excited, I have…
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Saturday Art Saves: Pen to Paper, Your Favorite Books
Every Saturday I focus on a different artist that I admire. From potters to painters, chefs to collectors, seamstress to songwriters, lifestyle to lovers… anyone who has set the paintbrush, pastry brush, hands and heart on fire to…
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Leek Potato Curry Soup
Three leeks sliced into halos, Four potatoes in their red jackets diced, One long narrow sliced orange carrot to add color, Put the halos and red jackets into a pan barely cover with water. Bring to a boil,Then lower…
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France, Along the French Mediterranean
A few postcards along the French Mediterranean. Summertime on the Mediterranean… where the days stay late into the night. Blue and inviting. Bandol. Walking along the coast, one village to the next, like collecting seashells, each…