Before getting my Instant Pot, I'd only tried making beef stroganoff on one occasion and wasn't very successful. The main problem was that the beef didn't soften and was far too chewy and gristly. That batch was inedible, so I think we ended up having a microwave dinner that … [Read more...] about Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff Recipe
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What To Do (And What Not To Do) In Dublin, Ireland
OK, quick disclaimer. We only spent two days in Ireland's capital, so we're far from being experts on what to do in Dublin. We found some great stuff to do while we were there though, as well as some things it'd be better to avoid. With that in mind, here's our guide of … [Read more...] about What To Do (And What Not To Do) In Dublin, Ireland
Dublin’s Best Breakfast At Stage Door Cafe
On the morning of our last full day in Ireland, Shae was up early and wandered Dublin's streets to get some good photos. Round the corner from our Airbnb, she spotted Stage Door Cafe which boasted a sign saying 'Dublin's Best Breakfast.' We hadn't decided on where to have … [Read more...] about Dublin’s Best Breakfast At Stage Door Cafe
Shot Through The Heart At The Irish Whiskey Museum
After stopping off at Glendalough, we made our way on to Dublin for the final leg of our Ireland road trip. Once we'd checked in at our Airbnb, Shae and Megan went off to Skin City Tattoo to get inked (check out the pics here), so Mark and I went off to to find our own … [Read more...] about Shot Through The Heart At The Irish Whiskey Museum
Breakfast Serendipity At The Conservatory, Laragh
We seem to have talked about serendipity and luck a lot from our Ireland road trip. Day 5 was no exception. The morning began with us checking out of our horse caravan. The owner Neasa recommended that we visit nearby Glendalough - an abandoned monastic settlement - on our … [Read more...] about Breakfast Serendipity At The Conservatory, Laragh
Day 4: Kissing Stones, Flat Tires, Stunning Food & Tiny Homes
After spending a couple of hours at Blarney Castle and kissing the Blarney Stone, we hopped back in the car and headed towards that night's accommodation in Wicklow. It was due to be a 3.5 hour drive as we wanted to go via Waterford. There wasn't anything in particular we … [Read more...] about Day 4: Kissing Stones, Flat Tires, Stunning Food & Tiny Homes
Day 3: Desmond, Dingle, Dolphin, Driving And Dining
The third day of our Ireland road trip started with a quick drive from our B&B in Bunratty into Limerick. As we've mentioned before, Mark and Megan (our friends we were traveling with) had set the challenge to see at least 12 castles in Ireland. Limerick is home to King … [Read more...] about Day 3: Desmond, Dingle, Dolphin, Driving And Dining
Feasting Like Royalty At The Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet
After stopping to explore Quin Abbey, we continued on our way to Bunratty. We made a quick diversion to Knappogue Castle to add another castle to our target of seeing at least 12 of them during our Ireland road trip. One of the nice things about Knappogue Castle is that you … [Read more...] about Feasting Like Royalty At The Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet
24 Hours In Athlone, Ireland: Where To Stay, Eat, Drink, Shop & Visit
Having picked up our rental car, we headed out on the M4 towards Athlone - a town on the River Shannon in central Ireland. Our flight landed at Dublin Airport in the morning, so we reached Athlone by about 11am. That meant we had almost 24 hours to enjoy the town, so off we … [Read more...] about 24 Hours In Athlone, Ireland: Where To Stay, Eat, Drink, Shop & Visit
Review: b Restaurant DC Penn Quarter
Washington, D.C. mini-trip for Shae’s birthday: Review: Stone’s Cove, Herndon VA Review: Staybridge Suites Herndon Dulles Review: b Restaurant DC Penn Quarter The Birthday Queen’s Royal Visit to Washington, D.C. 20 Pictures: Smithsonian National Zoo Lifehouse … [Read more...] about Review: b Restaurant DC Penn Quarter