The Irish Wedding Cake is a rich cake with complex flavors of fruits, nuts, and spirits. It is made with pure, simple ingredients that are available everywhere. Like so much traditional Irish cooking, it would not generally be found in restaurants…it’s reserved for family and guests.

St. Valentine is the patron saint of lovers. His relic in the Carmelite Church in Dublin is a draw to the romantically inclined every February 14th.

The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday is made special in Ireland by a very unusual dish---pancakes!

Stopping at Shannon Airport at 8:00 AM after a night-long flight makes the mixing of coffee, cream, and Irish whiskey a perfectly natural thing to do. Irish Coffee is made to be savored, and St. Patrick's Day is another perfectly natural time to enjoy a sip or so.

The inspiring story of St. Brigid, bishop of the early Christian church in Ireland, who shares a feast day with an ancient Celtic goddess. The beginning of February is the start of Spring, a celebration wherever you are.

"The Creators: Individuals of Irish Foods" by Chef Dianne Curtin rides the crest of the real food movement. Traditional methods and real ingredients from the home of Irish artisan and fresh, organic foods---southeast Ireland, Cork in this case.

Tara's Diary is a collection of Celtic-themed charms bracelets. They are Pandora-style, compatible with Pandora bracelets, but with an Irish identity.

A traditional Irish Christmas cake is the perfect end to your Christmas meal, and a delicious treat to offer family and guests over the holiday season. Let everyone give it a stir for good luck and enjoy the time in the kitchen with the family.

Homemade Irish Soda Bread is as much a part of the Irish culture as the love of a cup of tea. This recipe produces a delicious, nicely crusty and even loaf that slices beautifully. It is good enough to gift wrap and makes a nice change from all the too sweet holiday foods.

It´s not too early to start thinking about the traditional Irish Christmas treat---Plum Pudding. Despite the name, there are no plums. Dickens would be pleased with this recipe!