THE TASTY BITS

Hey Ya’ll! I’ve decided in these very uncertain times, we could all use some PIE! Why pie? Well, because a) Pies make everyone smile 🙂 b) they are so versatile, usually good to have at any meal and 3) they are so EASY! I found …

Meatballs are such a simple food, but they bring such joy & comfort! I ask you – who doesn’t love spaghetti & meatballs? Last year, when my dear friend Sara and her 2 teenage kids came to stay with us, this was THE food that …

Ok, I know you’ve heard of this – the K.I.S.S. principle?  If not, it’s an acronym that stands for: Keep It Simple, Sweetie!  (OK, I changed that up a little bit!) The KISS design principle was actually created by the U.S. Navy in 1960, and …

This meal sounds fancy, but it’s really simple.  If you are smart and have stashed chicken in the freezer, you could whip up this rustic, but elegant Italian dish in no time! The chicken is sautéed with mushrooms, spinach & diced tomatoes, while the Cannelini …

An easy Irish quick brown bread with whole wheat flour & oats that makes a hearty bread for dipping into your chowder/soup or smearing with butter & jam! I fell in love with this quick bread on our trip to Ireland in October.  Almost all …

The perfect chowder to dunk your Irish Brown Bread into! Potatoes, seafood & shellfish of your choice come together to comforting and filling Irish Seafood chowder. When we were in Ireland last October, we found Seafood Chowder on almost every pub menu, and luckily ☘️(see …

This traditional Irish staple makes a hearty meal and is a breeze to put into the slow cooker! Publix and Trader Joe’s offer the Corned Beef in the Meat department, prepackaged and already marinated (or corned).  These packages usually contain a ‘spice packet’ which I …

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!  (Almost!) I want to share some of my favorite Irish recipes with you this week. After my husband and I visited the Republic of Ireland last October, I truly fell in love with everything Irish! The beauty, the history and the …