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A Spiritual Feast for the Senses, or How a Monk Catches a Submarine on a Bicycle
In April, we had the chance to visit Glenstal Abbey, a Benadictine monastery outside of Limerick. More than one former Mitchell scholar had told me that this was one of their favorite experiences from their year, and Trina had said … Continue reading
PeaceMeals in Belfast
There is unique healing to be found by creating space for people to let go of their troubles (or The Troubles) by laughing and talking around a shared meal. Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2013, Queen's University Belfast
Tagged Belfast, food, healing, meal, PeaceMeals, Troubles, women, youth
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Giants, Potatoes, and Troubles
Northern Ireland is a land of myths and legends. Giants, potatoes, and political violence are just a few. Continue reading
Cooking up a Gaelic Storm
Irish culinary traditions can make us feel like we’re home, no matter where in the world we may be. Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2013, Queen's University Belfast
Tagged Ballymaloe Cookery School, Catherine Skroch, ireland, Irish farming, Irish food, Madison, Mitchell Scholars, Mitchell Scholars Class of 2013, Mitchell Scholars Program, mitchell scholarship, northern ireland, nutrition as healing, Peace Meals, Queen's University Belfast (QUB), study abroad, University of Wisconsin
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