In honor of all things Patrick-y (saintly or not) and my sissy’s birthday, I’ve baked my first ever shortbread, and man, is it every buttery and flaky! I’ve only ever had the shortbread that comes in the red plaid box and of course this recipe for homemade shortbread cannot even compare. It’s the perfect after-lunch-with-a-cuppa-coffee-or-tea treat! …
In prep for the big Irish Day, Bon Appétit emailed the masses a photo/recipe for a Guinness Affogato earlier this week. One quick read of the ingredients; Bailey’s Irish Cream, Guinness, espresso and ice cream, and I knew it was something I had to make and put it in my gob as soon as possible.
St. Patrick’s day has a special place in my heart because one of my most favorite people on the planet shares her birthday with the holiday. I dedicate this recipe to my sister, Patrice, who also happens to be the nicest, most selfless person in my family. She devotes all her time to her kids, …
So I’m in line at Whole Foods with a parsnip in one hand and a Rogue’s Chocolate Stout in the other. The Irish woman in line ahead of me looks at my hands and says, “looks like you are having an Irish dinner tonight!” It was funny to me that stout and parsnips screamed “Irish” …
