Tag: irish
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May 19, 2008 10:33 AM EDT --
For many years, and especially in the 1600's, the Irish were the main source of slaves sent from England to America and the West Indies. Did you know that?
I am Irish by heritage, and until recently, . . . more
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April 18, 2008 11:26 AM EDT --
The Irish are famous for their ghosts. Many American beliefs originate with the Irish and other Celtic people. Like the Irish themselves, they tend to be dramatic.
Irish ghosts range in size from the . . . more
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March 16, 2008 10:54 PM EDT --
May the Irish hills caress you.
May her lakes and rivers bless you.
May the luck of the Irish enfold you.
May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.
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April 10, 2008 01:19 PM EDT --
2 flank steaks
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 minced cloves garlic
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Place steaks in a resealable . . . more
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August 17, 2007 10:46 AM EDT --
For some unknown reason, my Grandma Alice dubbed me “Keeper of Family History.” She then proceeded to give me books, papers, pictures and other ephemera with snippets of family stories. For . . . more
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May 03, 2007 08:55 PM EDT --
Sheaves of barley whistle
upon Tara's hill
on still dark morning
the mirthless lassie
awaits Da outside squatty pub
wanting bread and milk
Mrs. O'Hurley
Dublin's . . . more
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October 15, 2008 11:33 AM EDT --
From my chapbook, "Ghost Traditions from Around the World"
Irish Ghosts
The Irish are famous for their ghosts. Many American beliefs originate with the Irish and other Celtic people. . . . more
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February 26, 2008 08:43 PM EST --
This is what happens when I get too many writing projects on my plate at one time. I write something that I simply shouldn't take the time to write. I should be concentrating on the stack of paying . . . more
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March 22, 2008 10:20 PM EDT --
For all you theatre-goers out there, I heartily recommend a play I have recently seen called The Seafarer. It is playing at the Booth theatre at 22 W. 45th st., NYC and it is spellbinding, Irish, . . . more
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June 19, 2008 10:34 AM EDT --
The Best of Everything: Our Opinions Are Righter Than Yours! exists to tabulate The Best in any category you can imagine and a lot you can't. This appeared there first. If you want to hear the music . . . more
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January 09, 2007 10:09 AM EST --
Paddy was driving down the street in a sweat because he had an important
meeting and couldn't find a parking place. Looking up to heaven he said,
"Lord take pity on me. . . . more
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March 18, 2007 12:12 AM EDT --
In honor of St. Patricks Day, and because some people might not know ~ Name an irish custom (of any kind).
One per post please.
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May 17, 2007 07:46 PM EDT --
My Hubby and I went to the San Jose Civic Auditorium last evening (5/16) and saw the Celtic Women (Pronounced Keltic) Concert A NEW JOURNEY! Celtic Woman features the very special talents of . . . more
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March 16, 2008 06:43 PM EDT --
I prefer a more authentic soda bread for St Patty's dinner. This one has no raisins and no sugar.
3 cups flour
1 t soda
1 t salt
1 1/2 cups sour milk (milk mixed with vinegar and allowed . . . more
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March 23, 2008 02:32 PM EDT --
This recipe sounds yummy, especially with the addition of the stout. I don't drink it, but I do love to cook with it.
My changes are minor: I wouldn't add the mushrooms until near the end, . . . more
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October 13, 2006 10:30 PM EDT --
This recipe is from Cooking Light magazine. Delicious!
1 cup flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar . . . more
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February 19, 2007 05:26 PM EST --
Cake:
1 package white cake mix
8 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup oil
1 cup Irish whiskey
4 large eggs
1 cup crushed walnuts
Glaze:
1 stick of sweet butter (unsalted)
1 cup sugar . . . more
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April 18, 2008 11:59 PM EDT --
The movie "Once", I mean. Filmed entirely in Dublin Ireland, it deals with the friendship/love of two street musicans. Played by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, the leads are very convincing . . . more
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March 05, 2007 12:08 PM EST --
I am very excited at the thought of being in a chatroom, of sorts, with readers. They always say that writing is a lonely business, and in a way that's quite true.
It's a little less lonely for . . . more
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March 08, 2007 06:40 PM EST --
1 pkg. (7 oz.) BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut
Green food coloring
3 baked 9-inch round yellow cake layers, cooled
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
3 large gumdrops (2 . . . more
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