Failte !
Well, did you wear green???
We did !! So ya can't pinch us !!
My dear Mr. Darling is half Irish on his mothers side. They were known as the O'Gale's. Once in America their name was changed to Gale. So, in honer of our family roots we celebrate St. Patrick's day.
Did you know that corned beef and cabbage in not a traditional Irish meal? It is an American-Irish invention. The Irish are known for Colcannon, as their National dish.... it is a meal of potatoes, scallions, cabbage, heavy cream, butter and seasonings such as thyme, salt & pepper. I am making this dish for the very first time this year... so I hope it goes over well.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Did you ever eat Colcannon
That's made from thickened cream,
With greens and scallions blended
Like a picture in your dream?
Did you ever take potato cake
When you went off to school
Tucked beneath your jacket
With your book and slate and rule?
~Irish Children's rhyme~
*****************
Another fun traditional food is Irish soda bread, which was a daily fare in Ireland, made fresh for breakfast and tea. Authentic Irish soda bread is made with sour milk, not butter milk, or milk soured by adding vinegar or lemon juice...you simply leave the milk out overnight to sour. It is said that they didn't use any sugar...but, I like to add a bit for sweetness. Here is a recipe I have from a Victorian Holiday Book I refer to.
Sounds good.I believe we have a bit of Irish on Dads side if I am not mistaken.Its probably not much but its there.We are making Cornbeef and cabbage but mabe next year will try what your makin.Call me,lets get together soon.
ReplyDeletelove Shawny
Mmmm.. YOu need to post the recipe you were talking about that your making for dinner tonight. I would love to try it.. It sounds YUMMY! What is spoiled milk? Buttermilk? I also have to add that I am so not a Starbucks girl but LOVE LOVE LOVE the Green Tea Fraps. from there.. If it wasn't blowing sideways snow I would make the trip into town and get one.. I sooo love your creativeness.. Your blog is always a highlight to read and brightens my day.. :)
ReplyDeleteI loved all the poems and recipes. I wish I was not so picky with food cause I would love to be adventurous and eat different things.
ReplyDeleteWell I am bit late but happy saint paddy’s day. Yes I did wear green and filled up on Guinness chocolate mouse xoxoxox Clarice
ReplyDelete