Monthly Archives: March 2012

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes

Yield: 24 cupcakes Prep Time: 40 minutes | Bake Time: 17 minutes For the Cupcakes: 1 cup Guinness stout 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature ¾ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1½ … Continue reading

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The Sip – March 2012 – The Gold of Ireland is Whiskey

In Ireland, the countryside is wrapped lushly in a myriad of emerald hues; the vibration of independence wars and patriotism mingle in the spring green pasturelands, legends entwine within the dark boughs of ivy, and a sense of mystery and … Continue reading

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The Grapevine – Comfort Food that Brings People Together

Earth, Vines, and Vision. Paying tribute to someone or something great requires looking back to the beginning of the journey and then looking to the present in order to see what it has become.  Sandwiched in between these bookmarks is … Continue reading

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