Tag Archive | "Ireland"

St. Patrick’s Day Food and How to Help with the Morning After Hangover

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

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St. Patrick’s Day Food and How to Help with the Morning After Hangover

Today, St. Patrick's Day, revolves around Guinness, Irish Whisky, Irish Cream, and green beer.

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Irish Apple Cake

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

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Irish Apple Cake

It’s St. Patrick’s day and most places will give Irish recipes for corned beef (bacon if you want to be traditional) and cabbage, Irish soda bread, or traditional Irish breakfast. Instead of the usual main dish recipe lets do a traditional dessert! Apple cake is very Irish and this recipe is not only delicious but good for you!

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Potatoes, Versatile and Nutritious

Monday, March 15, 2010

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Potatoes, Versatile and Nutritious

St. Patrick’s day is almost here and what food symbolizes Ireland better than potatoes? These starchy root vegetables are one of the first things that come to mind when you think about Irish foods but that’s not because they originate there!

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Irish Oatmeal

Sunday, March 14, 2010

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Irish Oatmeal

Everyone needs a good oatmeal recipe and the Irish have a perfect one to start your St. Patrick’s day out right! Not only is it in the spirit of the Emerald Isle but it’s healthy thanks to the steal cut oats that are less processed than instant or rolled oats!

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Barmbrack, Irish Fruit Bread

Saturday, March 13, 2010

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Barmbrack, Irish Fruit Bread

Instead of the usual soda bread for St. Patrick’s day, how about some Barmbrack? Barmbrack is a traditional Irish fruit bread. It’s said that traditionally the yeast was skimmed from the top of fermenting beer!

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Irish Cream Frosted Guinness Cupcakes

Friday, March 5, 2010

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Irish Cream Frosted Guinness Cupcakes

St. Patrick’s day is coming up and that means a lot of Irish pride. One think that makes you think of Ireland is their famous Guinness stout! You can make a lot things with Guinness, but most don’t consider making a dessert. Here’s a recipe for chocolate, Guinness cupcakes with an Irish cream frosting!

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Pancakes for Pancake Day

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

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Pancakes for Pancake Day

Today is not only Mardi Gras but Pancake Tuesday or Pancake Day. This is celebrated in places such as Britain, Ireland, Canada and Australia. In order to celebrate this day here is a quick and easy recipe for the thin crepe like pancakes and a simple lemon and sugar topping!

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Of King Cakes and Pancake Tuesday

Monday, February 15, 2010

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Of King Cakes and Pancake Tuesday

Usually the Monday post features one key ingredient such as garlic or chocolate, but this week with Mardi Gras (Carnival) we will be discussing two dishes that have to do with Fat Tuesday in particular.

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