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Welcome! I'm Emily, the face behind From China Village. This is where I get to share my adventures in Dublin, in my {teensy} kitchen and around my home. And I share all my clever, cosy and creative finds from around the web. Thanks for visiting!
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I have some exciting news to share. A few weeks ago, the folks at LA College of Creative Arts approached me about teaching a course. We’ve come up with a fantastic weekend workshop on blogging that I’m really excited to … Continue reading
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Category Archives: Desserts
A Last Minute Valentine Smoothie
Just in case you’re still on the lookout for a treat for your sweetie – this strawberry banana smoothie is fast and festive. And the recipe makes enough for two! What you’ll need: 1 banana 1 cup frozen strawberries … Continue reading
Autumn Bucket List
{snickerdoodles} Four years in Dublin and I’ve figured out a pattern: I get homesick when the seasons change. When a season starts to shift, I can’t help but remember the way Maine feels with its strong seasons. Ireland obviously has … Continue reading
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Dublin Tip: Murphy’s Ice Cream
Last year, I complained a teensy bit about the lack of ice cream options in Dublin. Well, I’ve found the ultimate solution: Murphy’s Ice Cream. They have amazing flavours like brown bread and honeycomb caramel. Founded in Dingle in 2000, … Continue reading
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Barely Recipe: White Chocolate Bark
This is what I would call a barely recipe. But it’s also delicious, fast and fun. White chocolate bark with pistachios and dried cranberries. Yum. Well, kind of voila. More like load it, put it in the fridge for a … Continue reading
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S’mores Variations
Good morning everyone! I hope you all had a relaxing weekend with lots of sunshine. I had every intention of sharing a great Friday Finds post with you at the end of last week, but the week just got away … Continue reading
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Dirt Dessert for a Send-Off
By the time you read this, I should be back in Dublin and struggling through a full day of work. Who thought it was a good idea to fly in Monday morning and go straight from the airport to the … Continue reading
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Pretty Prints
I’ve got a little decorating project percolating. I can’t divulge all the details yet, but it’s been constantly on my brain the last few weeks so I want to share a few little fun ideas I’m trying to incorporate. And … Continue reading
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Melty
{yummy chocolate ice cream from the lovely brown-eyed baker} One huge thing I am looking forward to on our trip back to America next month? Hard ice cream. On a sugar cone. From an ice cream shop. Ireland doesn’t really have … Continue reading
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Seasonal
When I first moved to Ireland, I mistakenly thought that you couldn’t really tell the change in seasons here. I was so wrong. The seasons here are more subtle; the rain takes some of the edge off. But they’re here, … Continue reading
Round Up and Recipes
Are these chickens not hilarious? They have nothing to do with today’s post, but they cracked me up. And you can make them! Here’s the tutorial from a neat new-to-me blog. It’s been a busy week and I’m glad it’s … Continue reading
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