The French Connection

April 22, 2017April 25, 2017 ~ Harper220

No doubt Ireland is my soul home. But it is safe to say that France is second on the list of places I could live. I’ve had the good fortune to see some amazing sights there over the years….skiing the Olympic slopes of Val d’Isere, walking the stoney beaches of Nice in the South of France, perusing the lavender regions in Provence, tastings at wineries in Bordeaux, honoring the fallen soldiers at Omaha Beach in Normandy, and yes even a pilgrimage to Lourdes. But Paris is the place that keeps calling me back. Because let’s face it, it is the city of LOVE! Continue reading →

Recipe: “Free” To Be Banana Loaf

April 21, 2017April 21, 2017 ~ Harper220

I’ve been under the weather the past few days and even missed my Woman Crush Wednesday cooking tutorial. The first time illness has gotten in the way of my fav day! But luckily today I had just enough energy to bake a banana loaf. And I decided to make it a “free from” variety. No sugar, eggs or dairy. Now it still has gluten, but there’s a reason why! Continue reading →

The Climb of a Lifetime

April 18, 2017 ~ Harper220 ~ 4 Comments

Bucket Lists are important in our household that is for sure. I’ve written about it on here before. And this weekend we were able to tick off another biggie from the list. Believe it or not Hubby and I succeeded in climbing Croagh Patrick the Holy Mountain in the West of Ireland. It was years in the making but we finally did it and have lived to tell the tale! Continue reading →

Happy Easter!

April 13, 2017April 13, 2017 ~ Harper220

Happy Easter! Or as we jokingly call it “Happy-ster”. That’s because after moving to Ireland we called Hubby’s mom on Skype to wish her a Happy Easter. However, with the poor connection all she could hear was Happy –ster! Since we will hopefully be climbing Croagh Patrick this weekend I am sure that at the top of the Holy Mountain in the West of Ireland, it’s likely we won’t have the best connection either. So unless you hear from me, this will be your official holiday greeting! Continue reading →

Recipe: Woman Crush Wednesday

April 12, 2017October 24, 2017 ~ Harper220

Last week while in Paris I soaked up all things bakery. My favorite obsession. So this week’s Woman Crush Wednesday had to be someone with some awesome baking chops. And I have been wanting to share this chef with you for a long time. Zoe Nathan is the uber popular baker, pastry chef, creator and co-owner of Huckleberry Bakery and Cafe in Santa Monica, California. Continue reading →

Recipe: Peachy Keen Calico Beans

April 11, 2017April 11, 2017 ~ Harper220

Cooking and eating have a way of evoking all kinds of emotions. Some are good and others bad. Today’s recipe has elicited both sides of the coin for me. But this recipe is so delicious that the good guys win! Continue reading →

Recipe: Chocolate Easter Cupcakes

April 10, 2017April 10, 2017 ~ Harper220

As the Lenten season winds down all those desperate chocolate lovers can rejoice! Easter time often means those who’ve given it up for 40 days can have a binge fest. Which by the way, technically the 40 days are over on Palm Sunday right? ! But anyway, back to the chocolate…most people think of chocolate eggs or Easter baskets busting with chocolate candy as the perfect way to break their fast. But I have a recipe that will blow those out of the water! Continue reading →

Yankee Doodle Paddy

America + Ireland = LOVE

Author: Harper220