IRISH STEW WITH KILKENNY’S LOCAL ALE, SMITHWICKS
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IRISH STEW WITH KILKENNY’S LOCAL ALE, SMITHWICKS

St. Patrick would definitely approve of us all having a warming stew waiting for us on our return from the festivities. 
SUSAN MOSSE'S GREEN SPAGHETTI
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SUSAN MOSSE'S GREEN SPAGHETTI

Beautiful, yet healthy, this spaghetti forms the perfect base for all sorts of variations! 
CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTING

From Rudolph’s red nose to garlands of lights on every Main Street, shining light is an essential part of Christmas.
THE TEA TABLE AT CHRISTMAS
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THE TEA TABLE AT CHRISTMAS

It can be tiny, it can be huge, round or square, but it MUST always be ‘at the ready’! A Christmasy table cloth sets it apart.
NATURE’S BOUNTY AT CHRISTMAS
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NATURE’S BOUNTY AT CHRISTMAS

Another way to approach the season is to decorate your house and table with simpler, more natural pieces.
CHRISTMAS COLOUR
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CHRISTMAS COLOUR

We like to think about table settings long before Christmas is upon us (well, it IS what we do!)
IRISH CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
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IRISH CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

During the holidays, work comes to a standstill and suddenly everyone has free time to enjoy with loved ones. After all, an Irish Christmas is all about family and friends. 
A PLACE AT THE TABLE
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A PLACE AT THE TABLE

What if you treated your tabletop as art, as a frame or canvas? Pretend you had all your favourite colours, shapes, layers and textures to use in creating your picture. What would you do?
CHRISTMAS BAKING
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CHRISTMAS BAKING

Gingerbread, spice cookies, sugar cookies, cupcakes are all intergenerational delights and even a 3 year old will be a whizz at sticking ‘noses and eyes’ onto iced treats.