A few nights ago, while the weather was warm and humid, I had the chance to dine at the French restaurant, Le Maison, on Castle Market in Dublin 2. I’ve walked past this little place many times, but I’m...
Dinner with the In-laws at Brassiere Sixty6
When J’s mom and stepdad were visiting a few weeks ago, we decided that we would treat my MIL to a nice early Mother’s Day dinner on their last evening in Dublin before they set off for Belfast and...
Newbridge Silver & The Museum of Fashion Icons
June seems to be the season for goodbyes in the expat world. During the year, people come and go, but in June, there is a mass exodus of friends and acquaintance as people complete their work assignments and move...
Going Away Dinner for a Friend at the Noodle Bar
An American expat friend is saying goodbye to her Irish journey soon. So, myself and few friends decided to help her celebrate her exit by trying out a new noodle bar in Dublin. My friend and her family have spent time...
Adventures in Dying Brown Eggs for Easter
Our youngest will be five this fall and I’m pretty sure that I have never dyed Easter eggs with her. I have photographic evidence that I’ve done this with the older three, but Little Lulubelle has gotten the short...
Brunch with my brother at Bow Lane
When my brother was visiting a few weeks ago in February, we decided we wanted to try brunch in Dublin on the day before his girlfriend was due to arrive on the ferry. I’ve been to a few of brunch...
Prague with Kids – Part 2: Children’s Island
After a long, hot day the day before, we decided to stay indoors for our second full day in Prague. The forecast was ominously predicting 28C-30C which is about 85F. The heat was already making everyone grumpy and listless...
A play at the new playground at Merrion Square and a bit of museum too
When we first arrived here in the summer of 2013, we frequently went to Merrion Square for the children to play. The playground was a bit old fashioned but the park was small and shady and had plenty to...
Trying a New Frosting with a Baymax Birthday Cake
Long, long ago, I didn’t know how to make frosting. I didn’t really know how to bake either as it was something that my mother did not do. When I needed a baking badge for my Calvinettes group (think...
Skipping Stones in Wicklow Town
For the Easter holidays, my mother-in-law came for a visit from the U.S. She came last year during the same time, and we had a grand time walking around with the kids and visiting different nearby sites like Newgrange...