St. Patrick’s Day Desserts

3 Ingredient Sea Salt Ice Cream

March 14, 2013

Ireland is the land of incredible dairy products. The cheeses, creams, even the butter tasted like magic. Irish magic.

Banoffee Cupcakes

March 11, 2013

I kind of love St. Patrick’s Day. Not because I enjoy getting pinched or consuming food and beverages that are unnaturally green, but because it reminds me of the amazing trip to Ireland my husband and I took a couple years ago. Portmagee Harbor, on the Ring of Kerry We spent two weeks driving around [...]

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17 Awesome St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

March 4, 2013

Before we get to the aforementioned awesome recipes, I wanted to give you all an update from my previous post. My stepfather has recovered amazingly well from his emergency heart surgery and he is coming home today! It is hard to believe that just over a week ago we thought we were going to lose [...]

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Irish Week: Honey Caramel Cupcakes with Goat Cheese Frosting

March 16, 2012

Between lack of sleep and jet lag, our first day in Ireland was hazy. I know we had tea, ate cheddar and peanut butter crackers because all of the restaurants were closed for a funeral (apparently the former owner of our hotel – which used to be an estate – had passed away), took some pictures, and [...]

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Irish Week: Traditional Scones with Currants

March 14, 2012

There is a scone recipe in here somewhere. I think… But first – Ireland has lots of sheep.

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Irish Week: Guinness Toucan Cookie

March 12, 2012

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, it is Irish Week here at Not Your Momma’s Cookie! Ireland is near and dear to my (and my husband’s) heart. We went to Ireland for a two week vacation last year and it was magical. Not Lucky Charms, pot of gold, magical – but really and truly magical. [...]

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