Thank Heaven for Mrs. Mullen. First she brought us meatballs in the crock pot and now her famous (it has been published!) Irish Soda Bread recipe, just in time for St. Patrick’s day. Enjoy!!!!
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Ann Marie Mullen’s Irish Soda Bread
Ingredients:
5 cups all purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons each salt and baking soda
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
2 1/4 cups raisins
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 eggs
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
Instructions:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease and flour 2 loaf pans.
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
- Add raisins and mix well.
- Melt butter or margarine, let cool.
- Beat eggs with whisk, add buttermilk, and melted butter. mix well.
- Add to flour mixture. mix well.
- Put into 2 loaf pans.
- Bake for 50 minutes.
A very easy way to cheer up your space is to keep a small bouquet on your bed side table. It does not have to be an elaborate display just a few blooms, maybe even from your garden. It makes such a difference to wake up next to fresh flowers. It’s so cheery and the smell is wonderful. Here are some simple yet beautiful arrangements. Give it a try…….
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Oh, what I wouldn’t give to be able to be in Paris for fashion week. The clothes, the glamour, the people watching….
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And, if I was there during Fashion Week you would find me at the restaurant KONG. It is so chic and fabulous, certainly a must visit for all fashionistas. When and if I do get there, I might never leave!
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Thanks for accompanying me on this virtual trip to Paris Fashion Week…next year lets make a plan to meet there for sure!!!!!!!!
There is a brand of jewelry that has recently caught my eye, it is called NEST. Nest is statement jewelry with an organic feel. Here are some of my favorite looks:
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Who does not love a pair of Jack Rogers sandals? This year, the company is celebrating its 55th anniversary. For 55 years women have been fans of this iconic sandal. One of the company’s loyalist clients was none other that Jackie O herself. She purchased her first pair in Capri in the 1960s. She returned with the shoe to Palm Beach and had a local cobbler copy the design.. Viola Jack Rogers was born!! I LOVE Jack Rogers. I began wearing them a life time ago, when they were only available in Palm Beach. My family traveled to Florida throughout the year and we spent Thanksgiving at the Breakers. After the HUGE Thanksgiving feast we would walk around the gorgeous Breakers and the only store that was opened was an expensive Italian shoe store. Low and behold, there in that shop were the coveted Jack Rogers sandals. My grandfather insisted that we buy a pair to take home. So that became our tradition, we would enjoy our Thanksgiving dinner at the Breakers and go sandal shopping afterwards!!! This went on for quite a few years and WE LOVED IT!!! There are going to be some very special 55th anniversary styles available after April 1st HERE.
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Whether you are planning on going on Spring break within the next few weeks or simply just thinking ahead to the warm weather…here are some chic options. And, if you ADORE Calypso St Barth, like me, they are offering a more you spend, the more you save sale, both in store and on-line. Further details are available HERE.
