Corned Beef and Cabbage Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Hours 25 Minutes Ready In: 2 Hours 35 Minutes Servings: 5 This traditional Irish dish is the centerpiece for many a St. Patrick’s Day table. Pre-seasoned corned beef – available at most grocery stores – takes a long, lovely simmer with potatoes, carrots and cabbage for a hearty and satisfying dish. Ingredients: 3 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet 10 small... 

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“Erin go bragh” means “Ireland Forever” in case you were wondering, and is actually the Anglicizatin of a Gaelic phrase used to express allegiance to Ireland. Today is St. Patrick’s Day – the one day of the year when we can all be Irish. In order to be the best Irish person you can, however, you need to know a few things….. An Irish saying: In life, there are only two things to worry about— Either you are well or you are... 

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In honor of the large amount of alcohol I consumed this past weekend, here are some wise words….. “Sometimes when I reflect back on all the wine I drink I feel shame. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the vineyards and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn’t drink this wine, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, “It is better that I drink this... 

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For most Americans, St. Patrick’s Day is an excuse to get trashed. As if we really needed another excuse…can we say “Super Bowl Sunday”? But for the Irish, St. Patrick’s Day actually means something – with customs and traditions, recipes and crafts, and of course history. In honor of this GREEN day, I give you quotes from some famous Irishmen. “Nothing is funnier than unhappiness.” – Samuel Beckett (1906-1989) Endgame... 

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