During most holidays, what make them so great and memorable for kids and adults alike are the gifts and the parties. While the gifts can only amuse us for some period of time, the memories of great holiday parties will surely stick in everyone's memory for years to come. With St. Patrick's Day here, you can make this holiday great and make some great memories that will be with you and your family for a long time.
Unlike the other holidays we celebrate here in the United States, St. Patrick's Day is a little more unique, which makes the parties
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Barm Brack
by Jane Wangersky March 14th, 2011 | Recipe, St. Patrick's Day
Barm brack, or barmbrack, is a traditional Irish holiday bread -- traditionally for Halloween, not St. Patrick's Day, but being Irish is enough to give it a place in St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the rest of the world. Like other countries' holiday breads, it's more or less halfway between everyday bread and cake. It has plenty of nutmeg flavor and is good buttered and served with tea.
The name comes from the Gaelic words bairin breac, meaning speckled loaf. Some sources say "barm" actually comes from "beorma", referring to liquid yeast. Monica Sheridan, in The Art of Irish
The name comes from the Gaelic words bairin breac, meaning speckled loaf. Some sources say "barm" actually comes from "beorma", referring to liquid yeast. Monica Sheridan, in The Art of Irish
Shamrocks Galore!
by Michele March 7th, 2011 | Craft, St. Patrick's Day
When you think of St. Patrick's Day, what icons come to mind? Most likely you envision leprechauns and shamrocks. While you could attempt a leprechaun craft, why not make a handful of shamrocks in the time it would take to make one leprechaun? That way you can spread the luck of the Irish throughout your house.
Making shamrocks can be quite simple. If you've ever looked at a shamrock carefully, you'll notice that the body of it can be made with three green hearts. Add a stem, and your shamrock is complete. Of course, there's more than one way to
Making shamrocks can be quite simple. If you've ever looked at a shamrock carefully, you'll notice that the body of it can be made with three green hearts. Add a stem, and your shamrock is complete. Of course, there's more than one way to
St. Patrick’s Day Leftovers
by Michele March 18th, 2010 | Recipe, St. Patrick's Day
It's the day after the wearing of the green, and you're wondering, What will I do with all of this corned beef? You're not alone in those thoughts. While it made a great dinner last night, most likely no in your house wants corned beef and potatoes again tonight. Fear not! You don't need to discard your leftovers, they can be put to good use.
Corned Beef
1. Make reubens. All you need is some rye or pumpernickel bread, sauerkraut (or leftover cooked cabbage), swiss cheese, thousand island dressing, and corned beef. Assemble the ingredients between two slices of bread, butter the
Corned Beef
1. Make reubens. All you need is some rye or pumpernickel bread, sauerkraut (or leftover cooked cabbage), swiss cheese, thousand island dressing, and corned beef. Assemble the ingredients between two slices of bread, butter the
Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
by Bea February 25th, 2010 | Holiday Events, St. Patrick's Day
Long story short:
Official Website: St. Patrick's Day Parade - South Boston
Location: Broadway, South Boston, MA
Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010
Hours: Parade starts at 1:00pm
Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor: Outdoor
Are you getting excited for St. Patrick's Day? Now that the pinks and reds have been cleared from stores all over the country, the green has started its infestation. As a young girl, I usually tried to catch leprechauns in homemade traps. I must say, some of my traps were pretty ingenious, but I still have yet to capture one!
Myths and decorations aside, an event that Greater Boston Area residents should attend
Official Website: St. Patrick's Day Parade - South Boston
Location: Broadway, South Boston, MA
Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010
Hours: Parade starts at 1:00pm
Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor: Outdoor
Are you getting excited for St. Patrick's Day? Now that the pinks and reds have been cleared from stores all over the country, the green has started its infestation. As a young girl, I usually tried to catch leprechauns in homemade traps. I must say, some of my traps were pretty ingenious, but I still have yet to capture one!
Myths and decorations aside, an event that Greater Boston Area residents should attend
