Change the way you think about fruit!
Hello, Friends!When you think of pears and apples and pomegranates, you probably think “ripe.” Or “juicy.” Or “delicious.” You probably don’t think “glowing.” Well, not unless your farmer’s market is...
View ArticleSmothered Chicken with Spinach & Mushrooms
I found the inspiration for this dish on Pinterest. I tweaked it a little. I pounded the chicken breasts so they would cook a little faster and made the spinach/cream cheese & mushrooms topping in...
View ArticleMy first memory of Jeanne & The Quacker Factory
For The Quacker Factory’s 20th anniversary year at QVC, our team will be writing some blogs that discuss how we first were introduced to Jeanne & The Quacker Factory! Here is my story……. Back in...
View ArticleBeauty and the Beach
Great news QVC readers! We are in the home stretch of winter, spring is just a week away! You will especially relate to how excited I am if you live on the East Coast, or anywhere cold! I feel like a...
View ArticleIrish Moor Mud Mask!
I have great love for Ireland, my wife Noreen is of Irish descent and many of her family members are still in Ireland. We have been fortunate enough to visit regularly and get to know the people and...
View ArticleThe 2015 Philadelphia Flower Show--in Photos!
Hello, foodies…It was truly my pleasure to attend the Philadelphia Flower Show again this year. The 2015 theme was "Celebrate the Movies" and films from Disney and Pixar were featured...
View ArticleA Private Tour of the Philadelphia Flower Show!
I was honored again this year to be asked to speak at the Philadelphia Flower show. For those of you too far away to travel, I thought I’d give you a private tour! The theme was all about the movies,...
View ArticleMary Beth's Menu - Banana Bread
When life throws us lemons, we're told to make lemonade. So, when your bananas go "bad", make yummy banana bread! Mom's Banana BreadIngredients:1/2 cup shortening (I generally use Crisco)1 teaspoon...
View ArticleMeal Make-over Monday - St Paddy's Day Pork Roast!!
Ok ... so pork roast is not the most healthy meal to have, but sometimes, I have to give a nod to my Scotch Irish roots - and go for it! Besides, all those roasted veggies are good for us! My family...
View ArticleOde to a Ladder
We all fear something. For some it is snakes or spiders for me it is a gut wrenching fear....of heights. I have tried to overcome it but it is part of my DNA. Rather ironic when living on a farm...
View ArticleCelebrate with St. Patty's Day Milk Shakes & Corned Beef and Cabbage
Hello, foodies…I’m a teensy bit Irish on my mother’s side. And I mean a teensy, weensy bit. But aren’t we all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day? Thought so! Today’s post is a celebration of Irish and...
View ArticleSeven for Sunday - 3/15/15 Edition
It was another Fun week here on QVC Plus! As always, our Seven for Sunday blog is here to recap some of the best moments of the week, let you know what’s coming up on QVC Plus (hint: there’s a party...
View ArticleTouring Ireland with Mary Beth McRoe
Every St. Patrick’s Day, it is a kind of ‘family reunion’ at QVC, because over the past 25 years, I have come to know and love the Irish guests that have visited QVC year after year, such as Matt...
View ArticleLive Chat with Irish Insights: Join us tonight from 5pm-7pm ET!
We've all arrived at QVC and we are excited to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with you all! Join us tonight, during our Finale Show, with our dear friend Jane Treacy. Plus, join us right here, for a live...
View ArticleThe Evolution of the Irish TSV!!
Many months ago Siobain, our buyer, called me into her office to look at the potential Today Special Value sweaters for St. Patrick's Day, 2015. The candidate at that time was a lovely Aran Craft...
View ArticleJohn's Story & Inspiration behind the Aran Craft Irish TSV Sweater
A very happy St Patrick's Day to all my friends and colleagues at QVC and throughout the USA. The wonderful 17th of March rolls round again!Working on this year's TSV has been something of a spiritual...
View ArticleThe Irish are coming!
{The whole gang} {Myself (Stephen) from Connemara Marble , John and Barry from Aran Craft enjoying a little shopping at the QVC outlet in Lancaster PA ! We are looking forward to Tuesday , and see you...
View ArticlePAW-Parazzi Showcase: Spring Cleaning Edition!
Happy PAW-Parazzi Monday my friends!As we get into the season for Spring Cleaning, I wanted to see some pictures of how your furry friends help you "improve" around the house! I couldn't stop laughing...
View ArticleCitrus-Steamed Shrimp with Orange-Tarragon Aioli - What's Your Favorite...
Hello, foodies…Happy (early) St. Patrick’s Day to you! If you missed my blog on Friday, I shared some terrific Irish-American recipes you might want to try today or tomorrow, including my St. Paddy’s...
View ArticleWhat's in Linda's Suitcase??
Hello my LCNY fashionistas! Spring is around the corner, hang in there. I recently took a quick vacation to Florida with my gang. I needed a little quality time with team Davies and some vitamin D...
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