Aiming not to create a “Green Blur” - County Clare and Kenmare Self Catering/ Opinions Please

Michele Erdvig · Host

RE: Aiming not to create a “Green Blur” - County Clare and Kenmare Self Catering/ Opinions Please

Roy · Guru

My wife grew up on Barry's tea- she can spot a poser quickly.

Itallian Chauffeur · Moderator

Cadbury Carmellos. biggrin

My daughter is a fan of the Mint ...

Bob

CowboyCraic · Guru

Jacobs (Republic of Ireland) or Boland's (Northern Ireland) elite teacakes! They are melt in your mouth chocolatey, marshmallow goodness. biggrin

TerriMcD · Member

Ok, so while we are on the subject of food... I have a strange question. Can you buy peanut butter in Ireland? My husband has a love and addiction to peanut butter. :)

Terri

Michele Erdvig · Host

Terri,

Yes, they have peanut butter in Ireland. You might get a kick out of this blog: http://www.peanutbutterboy.com/irish-peanut-butter/

Michele

stewh · Guru

Terri
I must confess I share your husband's addiction. I insist on 'no sugar, no salt' peanut butter so I always take my own to Ireland. If he has a brand preference it would be wise for your husband to take a jar with him. Avoid withdrawl symptoms.

Stewart

Roy · Guru

My favorite peanut butter has but one ingredient.

TerriMcD · Member

Michelle, that link was really funny AND helpful as I see a brand similar to what we eat here....just peanuts and salt :)

Hubby laughed at me when I told him I posted the question about peanut butter and says "I don't need it when we travel". We'll see how long he lasts! My money is on him refusing to pack it and then us searching to find some! :) LOL

Terri

Michele Erdvig · Host

Terri,

Glad you enjoyed the link. Let us know how many hours your husband lasts till the great peanut butter search begins.

Michele

EngagingKate · Senior Member

Terri,

We have actually been able to get peanut butter at some of the B&Bs we've stayed at! It's kind of a 'treat' to put on toast at breakfast, though we've gotten some sideways glances from Brits and other Europeans when we make peanut butter and jam sandwiches for breakfast... :)

Kate

Michele Erdvig · Host

Kate,

It sure beats beans on toast! bleh

Michele

TerriMcD · Member

Peanut butter on pancakes or waffles with a little syrup is the bomb! Don't knock it till you try it! :)

Just found out some old friends from the UK are going to meet up with us in Kennare. Any recommendations for a restaurant that has a good selection of vegetarian options? If not, a great pizza place as he's a big fan of pizza....

Thanks, Terri

Michele Erdvig · Host

Terri,

Most restaurants in Ireland have a couple of vegetarian options. For pizza try Prego.

Michele

EngagingKate · Senior Member

Michele,

You're right. I'm not a fan of beans on toast either!

Terri,

My dad started me eating peanut butter on waffles and pancakes when I was just a wee girl. I have now started my husband doing it, too! (though we rarely eat pancakes or waffles...lol)

Kate

Michele Erdvig · Host

My perfect Irish breakfast is fresh fruit salad with yogurt followed by smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. Of course I need my freshly brewed coffee and brown bread. If there are any croissants or scones around that's a plus.

Michele

murphy · Guru

Michele,

As I recall, we have never been offered smoked salmon and eggs for breakfast at B&B's in Ireland. Sounds like one or two of the B&B's this trip might have it when we get there in March/April. I do eat a lot of smoked salmon (try to daily) here in the Pacific NW....as per Dr's orders for the "good" stuff in fish oil, so it probably wouldn't be that much of a treat for me. Our son is a commercial fisherman, so he keeps us supplied! But I think I'll try it in Ireland for comparison-sake. Is the smoked salmon usually cold or hot?, in scrambled eggs/oml. or separate? I thought that bread, cereal, scones, fresh fruit, and yogurt was just the prelude to the full Irish fried breakfast that followed! biggrin

Dan

Roy · Guru

Dubhlinn House in Doolin has smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. It is a great B&B.

EngagingKate · Senior Member

Dan,

We've only been offered smoked salmon for breakfast in B&Bs near the coasts and at one in Killarney and one in Trim.

I will eat it for breakfast each and every time I can. I adore fresh salmon, but hubby doesn't care for it, and it's difficult to find here (and expensive to purchase when you do find it).

When paired with brown bread and fruit, it's my perfect breakfast!

Kate

Michele Erdvig · Host

Dan,

Not all B&Bs have smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. But more are putting it on the menu lately. Omelets are also showing up too. Each place is different as to how they prepare the dish. Some put the salmon pieces in the eggs. I prefer mine sliced paper thin, cold, on the side. My husband does too and likes to slather brown bread with butter, apply the thin slices of smoked salmon and eat it like an open-faced sandwich. So ask in advance as to how each B&B prepares it.

Oh, yeah, all that extra stuff is in addition to the "cooked breakfast". I also enjoy it when there is a selection of cheese available. I usually finish up with coffee and some nibbles of cheese and brown bread.

I'm getting hungry!

Michele

TerriMcD · Member

I love how this thread has turned into a food discussion! :) Great food is a universal language!

Green Dragon · Guru

Back to must-sees = when we were in Lisdoonvarna, we went to the Smokehouse, a most amazing place. Lovely fish, cheeses, and gifts! A great place to find interesting stuff.

TerriMcD · Member

TRIP UPDATE: Thrilled to share that two close friends are going to meet up with us on this trip. One of the days is her birthday. Does anyone have any suggestions for a fun idea to celebrate her 45th birthday in or within driving distance of Kenmare? Thank you for time and input, Terri

tony2phones · Guru

How about a Whale watching trip or somthing out from the Star activity centre.

http://www.whalewatchwestcork.com/scenictours.html

http://www.familyfun.ie/star-outdoor-activity-centre/

CowboyCraic · Guru

Terri,

I have enjoyed a Bay cruise with Seafari EcoTours. They take you up close into the large seal colony on the Bay. The ship's captain is quite knowledgeable and makes teh trip interesting and fun.

Slan Beo,

Bit

TerriMcD · Member

Thanks for the links...checking them out now. I don't see Seafaring listing the cost, Bit - might you remember? (just to know as guideline) Thanks! Terri

CowboyCraic · Guru

Terri,

I don't recall the exact cost but I think it was around 45...That was a few years back .. a quick email to them will give you a current price.

Slan Beo,

Bit

TerriMcD · Member

Dropping you a quick note from the Emerald Isle :)....we leave from Doolin day after tomorrow for Kenmare. Any suggestions for something to see on the drive down? Saw Bunratty today so looking for another suggestion. Since drive is half a day, somewhere maybe for lunch that would take no more than maybe an hour or so out of the day? Any suggestions on a route would also be greatly appreciated.

PS.... Special thanks to all those in the forum that contribute the hints have been spot on and saved us a lot of headaches thus far!

Warm regards,
Terri

tony2phones · Guru

Good morning and another nice day in the making hope its as bright over the coast as it is here on the Slieve.

It would depend on your route across the Shannon but there is the Foynes Flying boat Museum then head for lunch in Listowel at either the Off the Square Café or Allo's Bar & bistro. Listowel is one of the best Heritage towns and you could do a lot worse than spending some time exploring before heading on down to kenmare via Killarney.

http://www.flyingboatmuseum.com/

http://www.heritagetowns.com/listowel.shtml

http://www.lartiguemonorail.com/newsite/index.php

TerriMcD · Member

Beautifully sunny here in Doolin today...hoping the sun will hold for cliff tour today :) thanks so much for the info! Terri