View from the Crow's Nest wrote:

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We're not a bit of Irish, but then "everybody's Irish on St. Patrick's Day" right?  (granddaughter has a 1/4 of Scotch/Irish in her now that I think about it)

Do any of you cook or bake special for the day?  I'd love some recipes or ideas.

I believe my maternal great-grandfather was Irish but some say Scottish...we have not been able to find documentation so far on that.  We have heard stories his family was from Belfast (of course they would be) His last name was McGowan..they were living in Liverpool when my grandmother was born.  

I have done Rubens but I could eat them anytime...I am going to cook a corned beef this year and make some.  I may cook some cabbage and potatoes but I will be the only one that eats the cabbage since my son left home.  I was going to do some mint brownies but I found a recipe for Irish Coffee Pudding and they put it is a Irish Coffee Mug...sounded good...I don't drink anymore but I do like a good Irish Coffee when we go to Downtown Disney and eat at Ragland Road.  I also have a recipe I got from them on one of our visits for their Brown Bread with Guinness Reduction you can dip it in and it is really really good...

My daughter and her hubby actually visited Ireland with a group from the college and they loved it there.  I would so like to visit there and England.  Maybe one day...
 

JetmamaDiDi wrote:

View from the Crow's Nest wrote:

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We're not a bit of Irish, but then "everybody's Irish on St. Patrick's Day" right?  (granddaughter has a 1/4 of Scotch/Irish in her now that I think about it)

Do any of you cook or bake special for the day?  I'd love some recipes or ideas.

 I try to do corned beef and cabbage because it is always on sale and we love it....and like to have enough corned beef left over to make hash with the remainder. St Patrick's day is between hubby (3/28) and son's (3/10) birthdays so sometimes I do...of all things!...German chocolate cake (scratch)...if we are celebrating their birthdays (Germ. Choc. Cake is the family favorite). We don't always get together for their birthdays but sometimes it is convenient to do so in conjunction with another activity or for a special birthday either here or in San Diego. This year we will all be in Maryland on the 17th. I do have a cousin who was born on St. Patrick's day---and my younger younger brother (now deceased) was born on March 18.

Well happy late birthday to your son and happy early birthday to your hubby...German Chocolate is my hubbys favorite in the world...

annieahoy wrote:

View from the Crow's Nest wrote:

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We're not a bit of Irish, but then "everybody's Irish on St. Patrick's Day" right?  (granddaughter has a 1/4 of Scotch/Irish in her now that I think about it)

Do any of you cook or bake special for the day?  I'd love some recipes or ideas.

When church was over yesterday (5:30 mass) our priest announced that we can eat meat during the next Friday in Lent because it's St. Patrick' Day! I rarely eat meat anyway, so this decision won't affect me.

My favorite St. Pat's dessert is "Grasshopper Pie"; it can be made different ways, but I do it with marshmallows. Also, this from Helen Corbitt's cookbook (if you know who she was, I'll be shocked! Booky may know). In Helen's words, "If you find yourself without time or inclination to make a desert, compromise with 'Grasshopper.' My way? 1 jigger creme de menthe, 1 jigger brandy, 1 scoop vanilla ice cream. Put in an electric blender."
 

I may have to look that recipe up Annie...sounds good and I like Grasshopper Pie too!!

Nick Viall Says Dancing Is Not One Of His Hidden Talents, But, He’s Excited To Do DWTS

Tonight is the finale of The Bachelor. As you know. Nick Viall will do Dancing With The Stars next and he’s ready for this nect chapter. Here is a quote from 24 Hours In Vancouver.


After Monday night’s Bachelor season 21 finale airs, the 36-year-old Wisconsin native will hit the dance floor for the Season 24 opener of Dancing With the Stars with partner Peta Murgatroyd on March 20.


“It’s something I’m going to work hard on,” said Viall, who was also on the Bachelorette twice and Bachelor in Paradise once.


“I have a lot of excitement,” added Viall who claims dancing is not one of his hidden talents. “I don’t know what to expect. I want to have a lot of fun but I’m also taking it seriously. I’m going to try my best and it sounds like an amazing experience so I’m really excited to see what will happen.”
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http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/2017/03/13/the-bachelors-nick-viall-says-corrine-brings-a-lot-of-things-to-a-relationship
 

I saw this recipe I think I'll make for my friend - have her down for a drink and some conversation.  The one who had the hip surgery.  We haven't seen much of each other for one reason or another just lately.  She is 1/2 Irish.

This would be very similar to what Annie posted.

• 3/4ounce creme de menthe, green
• 3/4ounce white Creme de Cacao
• 2 cups vanilla ice cream
• 2 ice cubes
• 2 tablespoons milk or cream

• Mix all ingredients together in a blender and blend until drink has the consistency of a good milk shake.
• fresh mint leaves (to garnish)

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