Irish Soda Bread! If it is St. Patrick's Day....you just gotta have Irish Soda Bread! A good old fashioned soda bread with just the basic ingredients. Buttermilk gives this crusty loaf a good flavor. Yes, sometimes I give in to my sweet tooth and add raisins...even golden raisins, or both. I come from an Irish background and this recipe was given to me by my Grandmother on my Mother's side . Grandma Alice had so many good recipes ....she had nine children and she had to keep them ... Read More about Irish Soda Bread
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A Casual, Rustic St. Patrick’s Day Tablescape
A Casual, Rustic St. Patrick's Day Tablescape....yes, my friends...after many, many years of setting a St. Patricks Day tablescape...there isn't really much more one can do with one'a available decor. Of course, one could go out and buy new items, which some stylists do, but I chose to use what is already in my "stash" as we into tablescaping often call our decor. I have to share one bit of info about my stash (that seems to have a life of it's own as it grows and grows). When I was ... Read More about A Casual, Rustic St. Patrick’s Day Tablescape
Quiet St. Patrick’s Day 2021
Quiet St. Patrick's Day? If you are coming from the Corner of Plaid and Paisley, welcome. I repeat, Quiet St. Patrick's Day? Pretty much all is quiet these days since Covid has taken over many aspects of our lives. We've become wearers of masks and carry hand sanitizers like our cell phones. AND to say 'Quiet St.Patrick's Day 2021' is almost laughable as it is usually (In non pandemic times) anything but quiet, however, the Captain and I don't get very rambunctious as we ... Read More about Quiet St. Patrick’s Day 2021
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With A Good Movie And Good Food!
"Top O' the Mornin' to yee"....and your response back might be...."And the rest O' the day to yourself"! We all have Irish accents and sayings when it gets close to St. Patrick's Day, don't we? I have a dear friend who lives in Dublin and I call her The Irish Lass. Years ago, she gave me a beautiful Claddagh pin, that I will treasure always) :) I love the hands signifying friendship, the crown loyalty.... along with the heart which represents ... Read More about Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With A Good Movie And Good Food!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Tablescape & Menu!
I am truly lovin' decorating for St. Patrick's Day as I am part Irish. Last year, I set up this St. Patrick's Day tablescape which also included a Menu as you will see below. This was actually the second St. Patrick's Day dinner I put together for that week...You see, the Captain and I host a monthly dinner for our "Over 50" group at our church and we always have a great time! The Menu was of course, Corned Beef and Cabbage. I made 6 corned beef briskets in a large electric ... Read More about Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Tablescape & Menu!