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Irish Halloween Bread! Barmbrack

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Mark Zeiger

We just passed the first anniversary of our trip to Ireland (see Every Sign a Song Cue). The whole country seemed to be preparing for Halloween, which gave us a chance to observe some local customs, such as sampling Barmbrack, … Continue reading →

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Witches Brew, Domestic or Feral

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Mark Zeiger

Halloween has come ’round again. This year, as almost every year, we turn to family traditions, some of which have become, shall we say: less traditional. At some point in my childhood, my mother introduced the family to witches brew, a dish … Continue reading →

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