Comments on: Taste of Home

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:21:44 +0000

It is true that Northern Virginia (or “Occupied Virginia,” as locals call it) is not representative of the rest of the state or most of the country. Head down to the Charlottesville area (Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello or James Madison’s Montpelier) or over here to the Shenandoah Valley. Or get really rustic down in southwest Virginia and the Appalachian culture.

Never thought I’d be presenting a Virginia travelogue — I was born in New Jersey…

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:48:03 +0000

I’m sure it’s been there for a few days already, but for what it’s worth, I LOVE the shamrock picture you added to your banner — definitely a keeper!

By: Ger

Ger — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:52:40 +0000

Cheryl I love that jam too. I first had it while holidaying in France years ago and have bought it regularly ever since. Dubliner cheese is great too and what a surprise to find these items back in the US. Hope you are all settling nicely in now. Its just pouring rain here at the moment and has been wet since the weekend. Hope yours is better.

By: Helen

Helen — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:42:32 +0000

Yes, everything is ginormous here, and you are right in the middle of what I call “Materialism Central”. I used to live in Northern Virginia and I found it extremely difficult (I come from rural New England originally) for lots of reasons - so much so that we eventually had to move……which we did and have been very happy.

I’m wondering if, in about a year or so, I can pick your brain a bit about Ireland. For our 25th anniversary, my husband and I want to go to that lovely place (we’re celebrating our 20th anniversary next month) and we need an insider’s knowledge.

Good luck on your transition back to the States!

By: Bettina

Bettina — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:30:16 +0000

my, the sweet counter is frightening - though maybe a nice inspiration for something textile?:)) you can always beg for care parcels from dublin, if all else fails and you miss things terribly:)) I hope you all adjust well in your new home! greetings from the emerald isle

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:28:48 +0000

I found the bigness of everything here a shock when I first came here from Ireland 18 years ago. I buy the Dubliner cheese in Costco, in fact sometimes they even have Kerrygold butter. I still prefer Irish candy, it just taste’s different.

By: jackie

jackie — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:07:22 +0000

yes it’s giant and there are so many choices! oh well. trader joe’s also carries dubliner cheese in case there is one near you. take care.

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:21:43 +0000

If you have a Costco near you (and you are a member). You can get Dubliner cheese for a GREAT price! I buy it all the time.

By: bea

bea — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:09:16 +0000

Minus the candy, you’ve picked out some of our favorites. Yum!

By: Donyale Grant

Donyale Grant — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:28:25 +0000

We have that lovely jam over here too - makes me think of Europe.