As an Irish dancer, St. Patrick’s Day is my favorite time of the year. Since I was tiny, St. Patrick’s Day meant a day of dancing, eating in the back room of the pub we had just performed in and celebrating all the “Irish” in my family. Now, it still means a day of dancing, […]
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Lent Recipes Around the World
Lent has officially begun, and if you observe this season of fasting (for religious or other reasons) you’re likely well aware of the culinary sacrifices you’ve made to mark the days between Ash Wednesday and Easter. Like many modern – day holidays, the tradition of Lent has fallen prey to how much money it can […]
Beyond Corned Beef: Classic Irish Dishes
Shepard’s Pie, Soda Bread, Guinness. Just a few things that come to mind when we think of Irish cuisine. (And yes, I am in the camp that believes Guinness deserves it’s own food group). In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day below are a couple recipes for classic Irish dishes. You know, for after the bar-hopping… […]