Dublin (Dún Laoghaire), Ireland

Ballyknocken Farmhouse Baking

Learn to Bake the Perfect Scone from an Acclaimed Chef Journey back in time through the “Garden of Ireland” on your way to a delicious culinary treat in County Wicklow. This former glacial land is a harmonious landscape of rolling pastureland, lush forests and mist-shrouded mountains within which sits the Ballyknocken House & Cookery School. A charming four-star bed-and-breakfast, Ballyknocken is home to Catherine Fulvio, a highly acclaimed TV chef and food writer. A regular contributor to Irish Garden magazine, Catherine has also appeared on NBC’s Today Show . In Ballyknocken’s kitchen, you will discover how flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, butter, cream and eggs can create the perfect teatime delicacy—scones. Following the baking demonstration, you are invited to sit and enjoy freshly baked scones served with homemade jam and coffee or a “cupán tae” (cup of tea). Afterward, explore the picturesque herb garden and stroll around the Victorian farmhouse before heading back to your ship. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.