Did you know that the mini cabbage like Brussel Sprouts are from the cabbage family called the Gemmifera Group of cabbages? It’s grown for its edible buds and we think it got it’s name for being popular in Brussels Belgium. So, instead of the expected cabbage, I’m serving a miniature version, Brussel Sprouts. My Brussel…
Ok, I’m behind on the St. Patrick’s Day post. I hope everyone had a fun and very green St. Patrick’s Day. This post is about the day after St. Patrick’s, when you are hung over and you have left over corned beef. Spring is arriving a little slowly around here and Nor’easter storms are still…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! As we all turn Irish today, we fill up on corned beef and good ale. Some of you have been in an Irish Pub all day. Hope you get to enjoy some good Irish grub, like Shepherd Pie. After all, it is the Feast of St. Patrick. For those of you partying…
St. Patrick’s Day is this Friday. When all the world becomes Irish and we are surrounded by green hues. Whether you are Irish or not, in the United States almost everyone gets into the Irish sprit. Streets are full of parades and bars become Irish pubs. There is a lot of rowdy fun on this…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! “May your day be touched by a bit of Irish Luck, brightened by a song in your heart, and warmed by the smile of people you love.” On this day I have a roundup of recipes to complete an entire 4 course St. Patrick’s Day Meal. I hope you get…
Last weekend I made Irish Cream and it’s so much better when it’s homemade. Imagine how they process the bottled stuff, where you have cream unrefrigerated and shelved. Baileys Irish Cream originates from Gilbeys of Ireland and the emulsion uses an emulsifier containing refined vegetable oil. I’ll pass on the vegetable oil in my cream…
St. Patrick’s Day is quickly approaching and my food musings are developing for the big day. Last week I made Irish Coffee and I know that a lot of people make it with Irish Cream, which is a concoction made of whisky and cream. The most popular store bought version is Bailey’s Irish Cream, which…
Today is the first Friday in March, which means it’s time for A Fork & A Flick Friday. It’s when once a month I sit back and enjoy a movie and allow myself to be fully immersed in it with an inspired dish. This month I was a bit torn with Oscar Sunday having just…