Agnes grew up in Ireland, where her father was a pig farmer, and her mother did all the cooking. Baking was one of her favorite tasks, inspiring some of her best childhood memories of delicious meals and the memory of a house filled with the scent of stews and soups and cakes.

Agnes opened The Village TeaRoom Restaurant & Bake Shop in New Paltz, NY as a testament to her culinary history. From Duck Confit to Dingle Pies, the menu pays homage to comfort foods from around the world while using the finest of local ingredients. Agnes is also the author of the beautiful blog, Word of Mouth. 

Agnes’s culinary journey is fantastic and whimsical, a story you will surely enjoy.