Hi friends!! Although I make beef stew on a semi-frequent basis, I can honestly say that I don’t remember ever making one with Guinness before. It’s not difficult. It’s just that when I’m cooking I always reach for the red wine bottle (ahem) instead of the Guinness draught. But as I saw St. Patrick’s Day looming on […]
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Guinness beef stew

rainbow fruit sorbet and memories
Nostalgia is a interesting thing. It comes and goes randomly through my days and weeks – things trigger a memory here and there. Most times the memories are a wonderful visit from the past and make me smile.  Lately I’ve been thinking about my grandfather. He passed away when I was much younger and it’s almost a small […]

corned beef
Wow, I just learned a whole lot about corned beef today, thanks to the internet!! I picked up an awesome cut of brisket just last week and was super excited to make corned beef. I know, I know, but besides it making up one of my favorite sandwiches ever, I wanted to make corned beef […]
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