Travel is such a pain, sometimes. We got up early and skipped breakfast, as we had a fairly early flight scheduled for our return to the States. (We didn’t want any breakfast, as we were afraid it would spoil our planned beef dinner on the plane.) PJ was slow to get started, and grumpy. Actually, [...] Read more »

We set out to conquer tour Dingle today, after stoking up on the usual breakfast goodies at the Maigue Restaurant. Dingle’s a pretty fair ride from Adare, but with good roads to Tralee we made great time at first. We took a short detour through Rathkeale, where John showed us how the Gypsies live these [...] Read more »

We breakfasted at the Maigue, our usual start. I tried tea this time, and it was great, but not my style. PJ seems to enjoy it, though. And toast. She has toast almost every morning here; maybe I’ve missed out on one of her favorites at home? Hhmmm….
Mr. Carey was waiting outside the reception area [...] Read more »

The road tour portion of the Great Irish Photo Safari and Pub Grub Rummage began this morning. John Carey, a professional limousine driver, tour guide and personal friend, met us at 0900 sharp with his Mercedes Benz all spiffed up and ready to go. We checked out, loaded the bags in the boot (not for [...] Read more »

In a magical May in 2007, my lovely spouse traveled to Ireland to visit with me for a few days while I was toiling away “over there.” I was “stuck” there for a month, in the village of Adare, consulting my buns off for a multinational corporation. Tough work, when you can get it.
Anyways, Paula [...] Read more »

Borrowed From the Uncornered Market’s Banner
The Uncornered Market continues to amaze us here at the Underground. They talk food and capture their travels, but it’s a whole lot more than that.
They teach too. Philosophy, in fact. The practical kind. Useful.
If you haven’t visited them yet, please do so. Maybe you’ll find something to consider changing [...] Read more »

Borrowed from “We Are Never Full” to Promote Their Site
Traveling is such a wonderful opportunity to eat well, and to taste and learn about world cuisines (and cultures). Finding a couple who enjoy doing just that is always a pleasure. If they can photo-document and write too, then we’re all in for a treat.
Which brings [...] Read more »

I like to travel, I love beautiful photography and excellent writing, and I simply must have good food (and information about same).
This month’s Food BOM winner meets all those elements. No, let me correct myself: The Uncornered Market exceeds all those needs. By a long ways!
The Uncornered Market has a novel premise. The site owners, [...] Read more »