Crock Pot O' Gold
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, March 17, 2011
If you act now, you could get this in your crock pot to have ready in time for tonight’s dinner. It’s sure to be worth the effort!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you, and may the luck o’ the Irish be with you all year.
Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
from The Food Network
Ingredients
2 stalks celery, halved
4 carrots
1 medium onion, cut in 4 wedges
4 to 6 red potatoes, quartered
1 4-pound corned beef... READ MORE
Erin Go Braugh
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, March 16, 2011
My husband is one of the very few people I know who has absolutely no Irish blood in his lineage. It’s very strange because I feel like just about everyone else in this land has at least a drop or two of Irish blood running through their veins.
My own lineage is an Irish/Swedish mix, but I’ve always identified more with my Swedish roots (probably because my maiden name is obviously Swedish). But... READ MORE
Corned Beef
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Just a quick bloggy poll as you take a break from your St. Pat’s Celebrations or preparations: how many of you are making corned beef and cabbage for dinner? Is this your family tradition? Any other good Irish fare on the menu?
In our fair city, St. Patrick’s Day is a huge celebration. There is a parade downtown (though the weather right now isn’t looking too friendly). If it doesn’t rain, we’ll go... READ MORE
Top o' the Mornin' to You!
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I thought we could share some sweet and clever Irish blessings in honor of good St. Patrick today. I have few to get us started, but please add yours in the comments!
May the saddest day of your future be no worse
Than the happiest day of your past.
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May you live to be a hundred years,
With one extra year to repent!
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May your neighbors respect you,
Trouble neglect you,
The... READ MORE
A Bit o’Blarney, A Feast of Fun
Posted by Sue Haggerty in What's Cooking on Tuesday, April 07, 2009
By Sue Haggerty
it is said that everyone with Irish blood possesses a bit of the blarney. My sister Marcia is no exception. Though she couldn’t tell a jig from a reel from a hornpipe, she used to wow onlookers with her faux Irish dancing skills.
The dancing runs in the family. This year, my niece Fiona entered the Irish dance competition or feis (pronounced “fesh”) at the Connecticut Irish Festival,... READ MORE
Move Over, St. Patrick
Posted by Danielle Bean in Reviews on Wednesday, March 04, 2009
We all know about celebrating St. Patrick’s feast day on March 17.
But have you introduced your kids to the lesser known Irish saint—St. Ciaran, whose feast day we celebrate March 5?
If not, Saint Ciaran: The Tale of a Saint of Ireland
This book is written by Gary D. Schmidt and lushly illustrated with full-color paintings by Todd Doney. It tells... READ MORE
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