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Irish Halloween Bread! Barmbrack

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

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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