by Amber Hoffman | Aug 31, 2015 | Drinks, Europe, Ireland
We’ve been to Limerick, Ireland, more times than I can count. We tend to just follow our relatives to wherever the new place is to hangout. But, occasionally we explore on our own. During this visit, though, we asked where could we find the best pint of Guinness in...
by Amber Hoffman | Aug 24, 2015 | Europe, Ireland
As I’ve mentioned about a dozen times, we are not newbies to Ireland. We’ve been traveling to Limerick, and around the west, for about 15 years. During our first trip to Ireland, our aunt and uncle drove us around to see the main sites. Since that time, our trips...
by Amber Hoffman | Aug 17, 2015 | Europe, Food, Ireland, Luxury
Our last Irish farm-to-table experience in Ireland was not spectacular. We were both feeling a little ill, which didn’t help. But, it seemed that the chef was trying too hard, to put too many ingredients and flavors onto one plate. It was like he had something to...
by Amber Hoffman | Aug 12, 2015 | Drinks, Europe, Ireland
I am a huge fan of Guinness. Although it took me some time to get used to it, prior to my first trip to Ireland, I am now, kind of, addicted. A term I use lightly. But, each successive trip we take to Ireland ends with me stating I’ve drunk way too much Guinness. I...
by Amber Hoffman | Aug 3, 2015 | Europe, Ireland, United Kingdom
I often hear from hotel owners that they use their own organic produce. It seems to be part of the farm-to-table trend. Occasionally, we may get a peek into the garden, or we see the garden in the distance, to validate this assertion. While in Derry, Northern Ireland,...
by Amber Hoffman | Jul 27, 2015 | Europe, Food, Ireland, United Kingdom
I have never been a huge fan of scones. When in the States, the few times I had them, they were dry, crumbly, sometimes tasting stale. So, I avoided them. Until three years ago, when visiting family in Limerick, Ireland. Sinead, a family friend, invited us along with...
