lá breithe shona duit NORA 🎉☘️🥂

 

It had been a lovely week, the perfect birthday present to give herself. Indulgent, she admitted, taking such a big chunk of her savings that way. But what were savings for if a woman couldn't use them to celebrate in a spectacular way her first quarter century of living.

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Why A Solo Birthday Trip Is The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself

ELITE DAILY

Sweet and savoury recipes for Apple Day

The minute she opened the kitchen door she smelled the

baking. Apples, cinnamon, brown sugar.

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By janine pohl (jacoon) - Own work, CC BY-SA 2.5, 

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To tempt you further, here's some creative 

takes on traditional apple recipes 

from some of Borough Market's 

most talented chefs and foodies.

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bookmaker’s sandwich

"Magee's man Finkle's here." Darcy hissed it as she

scurried into the kitchen.

Shawn glanced up from the trio of bookmaker's

sandwiches he was making. "Is he now?" 

Tears of The Moon

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Look whOt I found 😉

When I first heard the name of this sandwich I was caught up in this beautiful romance trilogy set in Ireland. The author, Nora Roberts, had mesmerized me with the green, earthy setting of the place. One of the main characters owned and operated a charming pub and “built” bookmaker’s sandwiches for his customers, often accompanied by a tall, frothy pint of Guinness stout.

ChinDeep

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Maggie drummed her fingers on a table in O'Malley's, tapped her foot, 

blew out a long breath. 

"Tim, will you give me a bookmaker's sandwich to go with this pint? 

I can't wait for Murphy all bloody after noon

on an empty stomach."

Born in Fire

Let no man steal away your thyme

Come all ye maidens young and fair / All you that are

blooming in your prime / Always beware and keep your

garden fair / Let no man steal away your thyme.

Connor picked up the melody, flushing a bit when she winked at him and served his soft drink. 
She served the others as well, singing as she did a song of regret and the loss of innocence.

Conversations hushed, and more than a few hearts sighed.

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🌿The Sprig of Thyme🌿

The 1-minute sex fix

When he drew away, she fought off a shudder, forced a
smile to her lips. "Well, now, good morning to you."
"Just shut up a minute." He pulled her back, but this time
simply rested his cheek on top of her head.
She wanted to step back.
 This embrace was more
intimate than the kiss, 
and just as stirring. Just, she
realized as she relaxed 
against him, as irresistible.


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It's 7:30 a.m. and a man is about to leave the house to go to work. Kissing his wife goodbye, he buries his face in her hair to inhale her scent. His arms circle her waist to pull her closer. Her body molds to his and they breathe together for a moment, both feeling excited. Then he looks at his watch and hurries off, waving goodbye.

What is this couple doing?

MSN

Chic Champagne Brunch

Champagne for breakfast, she thought. 
Just imagine that.


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Pop the bubbly! It's time to celebrate -- with flowery decor, quiche, berry cheesecake parfaits, and best of all: a DIY mimosa bar. Brunch never felt this fancy.

BHG 

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And there would be champagne. 
Good, she was in the mood for it.

The Villa

what makes a perfect pub?

The air was scented with that sweet smoke, 

with the yeasty aroma of beer, 

and when his sister-in-law swung through from the kitchen with a tray, 

the rich, full scent of his brother's Mulligan stew joined the mix.

 

Christmas at Ardmore (Irish Jewels)

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It’s a heady mixture of good ale, lager, wine, and food – 

not forgetting sympathetic conversation, hospitality and lighting 

 

 

 

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"No, not here, not for this. Here you want duachais."

"Okay. Since I want it, why don't you tell me what it is?"

"Oh, it's Gaelic for…" She waved her hand as she tried to find the right translation. 

"For'tradition.' No, not just that. It has to do with a place most particularly, 

and its roots and its lore. With, well, with what and why it is."

His eyes narrowed, focused. "Say it again."

"It's duachais."

"Yeah, that's it. That's just exactly it."

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