Steak & Guinness Pie ~ Recipe
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Steak & Guinness Pie ~ Recipe

This traditional Irish recipe is a delicious way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this March 17th!  Steak & Guinness PieMakes 4 servings Ingredients: 12 inch Pie pastry 1 to 2 pounds of Round steak 1 tablespoon of Flour 1 tablespoon of Brown sugar 1 tablespoon of Raisins 5 medium size onions 1 bottle of Guinness…

Irish Food Traditions and Where They Come From
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Irish Food Traditions and Where They Come From

As we are approaching St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) I thought it would be fun and interesting to find out what some of the “classic” Irish food traditions are and where they come from. If you’ve ever had traditional Irish food, you’ll know that it’s made from inexpensive, simple ingredients and there is a “no…

How to Choose the Perfect Potato and a little Irish Potato History
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How to Choose the Perfect Potato and a little Irish Potato History

Do you know the perfect variety of potato to use for making mashed potatoes? What about the right one for baked? Does it make a difference which type of potato you use when preparing a specific recipe or are all potatoes created equally? You may be surprised to find out that it really DOES make…

St. Patrick’s Day – What Is It Really All About?

St. Patrick’s Day – What Is It Really All About?

This post is a guest post. St. Patrick’s Day, which falls on March 17th, is celebrated around the world. For many people this festival brings to mind Irish leprechauns, dressing in green and, of course, pints of Guinness. However, there is more to St. Patrick’s Day than just beer and fancy dress and this article…