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The trials, tests, travels, and tribulations of an Irish ice cream man in Dingle, Ireland with recipes included.
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My Venice, Italy Top Ten
I’ve been back a few days now, but it’s hard to get Venice out of my mind. Next time, I’m definitely going to stay more than a week! Anyway, for anyone who might be heading that way, and I do suggest it, you have a treat in store. ...
Venice Slideshow
Here are photos from Venice, starting with Róisín’s baptism… Bookmark to (click here): Hide Sites ...
Baptism in Venice
Apologies on the silence here, but we’re in Venice for the baptism of baby Róisín (photo above), and I’ve found getting on-line a little difficult. It’s been a wonderful trip, and it’s been great to meet more of ManuelaR...
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Some time ago, I asked you, dear readers, for the best ice cream shops in the US. I have never received so many comments and suggestions, and I thank you for them! My brother Sean has headed over now, your suggestions in hand, and he is doing an ice...
What are the Best US Ice Cream Shops?
My brother Sean wants to head over the the US to visit ice cream shops, and he would love your suggestions as to which ice cream shops he should visit. (Could he manage 100 shops in 7 days?) He will definitely be going to New York, so suggestions in ...
Goodbye to Tokyo
Tomorrow, we leave early to go back to Ireland, and I thought I should make my last post about sushi. In terms of food, it’s what I will miss most. In case you were wondering, although we had many good meals, the best sushi we had was a lunch...
10 Reasons To Love Tokyo
I’m not saying that any city or society is perfect, but from my short time here, I believe some things are just better in Japan. Here’s a list of what’s impressed me: 1. A sense of playfulness and joy in many people that really j...
A Few Faces of Tokyo
I thought that rather than write anything today, I’d just put up some photos I took strolling around Tokyo…...
Kyoto
We took the Bullet Train from Tokyo down to Kyoto, for a change of scenery and a bit of more traditional culture. Kyoto, which means “capital,” was indeed the capital of Japan until 1868. Since it survived World War II relatively uns...
Lost in Translation
Fish, Food and Ice Cream
Our days have been so packed here, it’s hard to cover things in any kind of detail. Yesterday, we started at the Tsukiji Fish Market, which they say is the largest in the world. It’s a great experience, although it’s such a hive...
Kore ni shimasu
I arrived safely in Tokyo, and although exhausted from lack of sleep and the long flight, I’m delighted to be here. Not only am I in the extremely comfortable environs of the Conrad Hotel in terms of lodgings, but we visited a few food shop...
Still More Barcelona
With the days either rainy or cloudy, I´ve continued to spend my time in Barcelona walking and eating. The Catedral de Barcelona (photo above from the garden) made a welcome respite from the drizzle. So did the Museu de la Xocolata, which doesn´...
More Barcelona
There’s so much I could write about here in Barcelona, but I’ll keep it somewhat brief. What strikes me more than anything, is how this city revolves around eating and drinking. It truly is a food and drink culture. Between the resta...
Barcelona!
Even though I’ve been spritzed and sprinkled by the rain, I’m quite happy to be here in Barcelona! My feet are sore, my belly is full, and I’m feeling more relaxed already. And no, that’s not me in the above photo. Thanks, eve...
Tips for Barcelona?
I’m sneaking off tomorrow for a week in Barcelona. I haven’t been there in a long while, so if anyone has any tips in terms of where to eat, where to find the best hot chocolate, best ice cream, or best anything, I’d love to hear th...
