Comments on: The Theme Is … Irish!

By: Laurie

Laurie — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:37:53 +0000

Thanks so much for posting these recipes. I made the Irish Soda Bread with Caraway Seeds and Raisens and it turned out beautifully… sure to be a family favorite.

By: Courtni T.

Courtni T. — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:12:54 +0000

Well, heading up to the big city to get a new iphone, eat with my sister, and then I hear we in Oklahoma are getting another snow storm so I will be curled up with my honey and enjoying the last few days of spring break.

By: MS Hospitality

MS Hospitality — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:36:12 +0000

All this talk and the photos… I’m starving! St. Patty’s Day may have to go on for a week or so to get all these recipes it! Ha! Love it!

By: Karen D.

Karen D. — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:54:38 +0000

My mother-in-law is from Dublin, so we had corned beef and cabbage, carrots with leeks, boiled red creamery potatoes, brown bread, white soda bread, and guiness. She makes the best corned beef – not boiled, but steamed.

By: The Chocolate Lady

The Chocolate Lady — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:55:49 +0000

Im 1/2 Irish…but cant stand the smell of cabbage….so we went out so my hubby could get the whole corned beef and smelly stuff….

Like the poster above me, Id prefer Mexican – I live in S. CA

Actually….since Im a chocolatier, chocolate trumps all ethnic food rituals!

For those that would rather eat chocolate, Im doing a giveaway today – and it’s not cabbage!

By: Christina Kratochvil

Christina Kratochvil — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:34:51 +0000

Vacationing in So. Cal so we had MEXICAN!

By: sallyk

sallyk — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:22:33 +0000

It’s my understanding that corned beef is an Irish-American thing — not Irish. Apparently the Irish immigrants couldn’t get a cut of pork they were used to using in their cooking (the joint of bacon Nicola mentions above, perhaps?). Their Jewish neighbors suggested using corned beef instead.

I baked a corned beef yesterday and it was tough. Afterwards I realized that I should have cooked it exactly the same way I cook brisket. I didn’t cook it long enough and I omitted the liquid. Next time!

And when I bought my corned beef, I forgot to get rye bread, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut. How could I forget that I’d want to make Reubens with the leftovers (talk about melding cultures!)?

I’m looking forward to colcannon today and bangers and mash very soon!

By: nicola

nicola — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:36:39 +0000

It is so wonderful to see people all over the world interested in Irish culture and food! Believe it or not, it did not rain here in Ireland for the Paddy’s day parades yesterday – believe me this is a big thing!

I am afraid that I have never tried corned beef, infact it is very hard toget it in Ireland, but will definitely make an effort after everyones suggestions.
For the authentic irish dish we just boil up a joint of bacon with the cabbage ( a little baking soda in the water keeps the cabbage firm and the right texture), serve with parsley sauce, mashed potatoes and plenty of butter. It is an easy dish and what all of our grannies would have served. Just a suggestion
Happy Paddy’s Day from Ireland

By: Jo

Jo — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:41:24 +0000

This is such a great piece and I thank you for & appreciate your going beyond the stereo-typical fare here. Your photo’s have my already full tummy growling! I made our annual corned beef & cabbage with potato’s and carrots today along with soda bread (thankfully because the one from the store actually tastes like hot cross buns!) and my Hubby and I had my Mom over for dinner. We like a quiet St. Pat’s at home! I hope you’ve had a lovely & Happy Day!

By: Ree

Ree — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:48:51 +0000

Karenpie, that sounds delicious!

Erika—I love this collection of recipes. Very clever!