Maureen Wittman posted this interesting exchange she had with Canon lawyer Pete Vere regarding some questions (really funny ones) that her children had regarding some of the Lenten regulations we follow. If you read the exchange you will discover the wonderful news that we are now o.k. to eat lizard on Friday. Whew, that’s a […]
Archives for March 2006
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day
From everyone in the Bonny Blue House Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh! St. Patrick’s Day Blessing Upon You Some bonny wee lasses.
An Ode to Whiskey
If anyone tries to serve you green beer tomorrow, politely decline. Or maybe not so politely. I never understood the appeal of that particular concoction. A Black and Tan, some Guinness, even a long tall Killian’s is acceptable but the true drink of the day is that liquid amber, that ambrosia of Eire….Whiskey. The custom […]
Stobhach Gaelach
That is Gaelic for Irish Stew. I don’t remember where I came upon this recipe. May have been my Nana, she liked lamb. I susbstitute beef for the lamb because the children hate it. If you make it today, put it in the fridge overnight. The longer the flavors have together in the pot the […]
Irish Soda Bread
When Grandma landed at Ellis Island those many years ago she brought very little with her. One treasure she did pack was her Irish Soda Bread recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Grandma’s Soda Bread 4 cups flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp […]