just a wee update...

In case anyone was wondering... I'm told that the Irish fare was very good. Personally, I can't see myself ever craving it, but I'm happy that it made Russ happy!! I have to say, though, that I favor the soda bread. I can see myself making that every once in a while.

Irish!

OK, so this year I found out that my husband's side of the family is not only Scottish & Welsh, but Irish as well! What a mutt!! :) BTW, he's still in denial, so you may not want to make mention of this to him...

Anyway, I decided to try my hand at this St. Patrick's Day food thing. I've decided to make Corned Beef, Cabbage, fixins & Irish Soda Bread. I'm making the Corned Beef in the Crock Pot, as it seems like the favorite among those who cook it. I've got the cabbage on the stove, and I'll make the soda bread later. I hope our house doesn't smell like a gaseous emission! What is up with Irish food -- it seems rather gassy to me!

So, we're having group tonight, and they're always such good sports about trying stuff that I make... I should have a good bunch of honest opinions from them! We'll see.....

GOOD GRIEF - NOT BEEF!

I just want to put something straight
About what should be on your plate,
If it's corned beef you're makin'
You're sadly mistaken,
That isn't what Irishmen ate.

If you ever go over the pond
You'll find it's of bacon they're fond,
All crispy and fried,
With some cabbage beside,
And a big scoop of praties beyond.

Your average Pat was a peasant
Who could not afford beef or pheasant.
On the end of his fork
Was a bit of salt pork,
As a change from potatoes 'twas pleasant.

This custom the Yanks have invented,
Is an error they've never repented,
But bacon's the stuff
That all Irishmen scoff,
With fried cabbage it is supplemented.

So please get it right this St. Paddy's.
Don't feed this old beef to your daddies.
It may be much flasher,
But a simple old rasher,
Is what you should eat with your tatties.
--Frances Shilliday 2004

In Whom Shall I Put My Trust?

All that is needed is a slight effort
To reach for the true safety zone
Tempting causes me to stumble
All is not lost, I iterate
If ever a time to look to the One who waits...
Now, in this instant!

Forget what the world says
Remember you are not of it
Encountering those from it
Emerge victorious! Do not falter.
Delay no longer, trust the Rock
Open your eyes to the Light that will save
My God, it's really you!