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Heroes of the Revolution
As the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence approaches, Edythe Preet…
Slainte! Birds of Celtic Myths and Legend
In Irish Folklore the Raven was thought to be a messenger from the other world….
Sláinte!: There is Nothin Like a Spud
Whether they’re baked, boiled, roasted, fried, mashed or hashed, potatoes are a cornerstone of Ireland’s…
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Slainte! Celebrating The Feast of Epiphany
A word can mean many things. For millions, epiphany signifies a holy day on the church calendar, the Feast of Epiphany which commemorates the Magi’s presentation of gold, frankincense, and […]
Sláinte! Hail to the Chef
In a recent issue of a prestigious American travel magazine, a well-known author wrote about the food of Ireland. After dining at one of the Republic’s most illustrious hotels, he […]
Slàinte! A Taste of Bloomsday
Promenade. Ambulate. Ramble, rove, and wander. Trudge. Strut. Meander, stroll and saunter. Call it what you will, but moving your feet one after the other along the ground all comes […]
Sláinte! The Dun Cow
Writing this column usually sends me on a trip down memory lane reliving scenes from my childhood and moments with my father, a meat-and-potatoes man if there ever was one. […]
Sláinte!: The Taste of Autumn
Ireland’s autumn provides many wonderful taste delights. Chief among them are goose, pork, potatoes and apples, all of which figure prominently as traditional foods during the season’s three principal feast […]
Sláinte!: The World Is My (Irish) Oyster
Though Jonathan Swift is believed by many to have said, “He was a brave man who first dared to eat oysters,” the quote predates Dublin’s good doctor by about one […]