When J’s birthday came up, I asked him what he wanted for his birthday….dinner out? A party? He told me that he wanted a birthday meatloaf cake. Now, I’ve attempted this once before and a friend of mine and...
How to cook Vietnamese food in Ireland
Part of my favorite childhood memories revolve around food. Family gatherings and holidays centered on the special foods that my mom and grandmother made and that each of my aunts and uncles brought to share. These memories feature distinctive...
Brunch at Whitefriar Grill
A couple of weeks ago, I went out for brunch with some American friends at a place called Whitefriar Grill. It is so popular for brunch on the weekends that you would find it impossible to get a table...
Halloween Break at the Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and the Aillwee Cave
We’ve just finished our first six months in Ireland, having arrived in late May. It’s been an amazing six months and we are finding ourselves adjusting well still happy to be here! The most important part of the transition...
A lovely morning in Merrion Square children’s playground
Was wondering around running errands this morning and decided to stop in Merrion Square and have our lunch in the children’s playground. Lovely little park. Just the right size for the kids with the older kids having somethings to...
Renting a House in Dublin
Finding a house to rent in Dublin was more challenging than I expected simply because we had specific demands – a specific area, family-friendly amenities nearby, good schools, close to public transport, large enough for our large family, and...
Our new place!
I’m so excited! We have finally found a place to call home – after being essentially homeless for months in Seattle after we rented our house but were still waiting for Mr Puffles’ paperwork to come through! It is a...
The Puppy turns 3!
The Puppy has just turned three! To celebrate, we had not one, but TWO birthday parties for him – one for his little kiddie friends and one for the family. His little preschool party was an entirely pink PRINCESS...
The art of blogging
During dinner, Mr Puffles told me that the blog of Petite Anglaise was based on a book. I said, No. The book is based on the blog. Then he said, Well. Your blog is based on her book. No....