It’s been snowing/sleeting throughout the day. The next lesson in my CMA study program is shorter than yesterday’s, and I finish the material by early afternoon. My walking buddy CJ isn’t available today, but I’m determined to get out of the apartment anyway. I download a few podcasts to listen to while I walk, don my headphones and bundle up in my heavier coat and knit hat. Along the way, I...

Europe has been getting more snow, and Dublin is no exception… there have been flurries on and off throughout the day, although it’s not sticking. According to this forecast map for this week, Ireland is supposed to get hit the hardest with snow (in green) on Thursday and then rain (blue) this upcoming weekend: Today is my first day of the “CMA Academy” study program...

The weather continues to be cold and grey in Dublin. After a couple of disappointing results trying to make apple fritters in the air fryer, I decide today to go all out and do them right by following a classic recipe that uses yeast-risen dough and deep frying in oil. It takes 4 hours (!) from start to finish, due in large part to the 2 risings for the dough. However, the pauses work well...