When I opened the curtains in the morning half-light, I could just make out a small flock of redwing in the Hawthorn across the road, feasting on berries. I put my slippers on and walked down the hall to the kitchen to fill the kettle and start making breakfast, feeling the noticeable chill of autumn air from the draughty windows. I smiled at the rock-hard butter in the cold butter dish, letting the stubborn lump on the knife rest on the toast and melt slowly until it was easily spreadable.
I’m so inspired by your advocacy for the Irish food scene! To me, “eating locally” is a huge factor in the environmental issues we’re all facing. I’m looking forward to hearing more about that idea you’re “brewing.”
Loved your pics too—the pumpkin pizza is to die for 😊
Ciara, I loved this post. Your honesty is raw and real. It’s what people want to read right now. And I get what you’re saying about feeling the north of Ireland is - “Isolated, forgotten, irrelevant.” That’s their prejudice and their loss. No Ireland is special.
I come from the American South but many of my ancestors came here on ships out of Belfast. The South for all its problems is a region all it’s own. Beautiful with coastlines and mountains and a heritage of baking. It’s all about the people and the land.
I’m so inspired by your advocacy for the Irish food scene! To me, “eating locally” is a huge factor in the environmental issues we’re all facing. I’m looking forward to hearing more about that idea you’re “brewing.”
Loved your pics too—the pumpkin pizza is to die for 😊
Thanks so much Susan!
Ciara, I loved this post. Your honesty is raw and real. It’s what people want to read right now. And I get what you’re saying about feeling the north of Ireland is - “Isolated, forgotten, irrelevant.” That’s their prejudice and their loss. No Ireland is special.
Thank you so much Anne x
I come from the American South but many of my ancestors came here on ships out of Belfast. The South for all its problems is a region all it’s own. Beautiful with coastlines and mountains and a heritage of baking. It’s all about the people and the land.