Shamrock day

[returntosender]

Anyone want to post what they are cooking for Shamrock day? I don't always cook special for that day but I will be this year.
I've never been quite clear on what is tradition.
I know there is cabbage and red potatoes and corn beef and a Ruben made by some.
My neighbor always cooked corn beef and cabbage with the red potatoes. Is the Ruben a left over thing to make. What part is an absolute part of tradition?
I'd like to hear the various thoughts on the food served.
Thanks for posting.

 

[returntosender]

No one is going to celebrate ST PATTY'S day?

 

[Shane R]

It falls on a Wednesday in Lent this year. That's a meatless day in my personal discipline. But I am going to make some soup that prominently features cabbage.

 

[returntosender]

It falls on a Wednesday in Lent this year. That's a meatless day in my personal discipline. But I am going to make some soup that prominently features cabbage.

Thanks for posting. I hadn't thought of that.

 

[Shane R]

Let me explain Western style fasting a bit. Firstly, it does not mean you do not eat -it can but it doesn't have to. It means you eat in a simpler fashion. This takes the form of very natural and usually inexpensive foods.

Fasting is a very personal exercise. It is between you and the Lord, possibly with some guidance from your pastor/priest. The point is not to deprive oneself but to remove distractions and to impose some discipline in one's life.

I usually observe meatless Friday. This typically pushes Western Christians to consume fish, eggs, or the various high protein legumes that day. During Lent, I also observe Wednesdays in the same fashion.

Now, if I happened to attend a parish named after St. Patrick, it would be appropriate to celebrate that day. Many years I may well celebrate the day but this year I will observe my fast.

 

[Michie]

Great post Shane. Thanks!

 

[bèlla]

I’m making Shepherd’s Pie. I found a nice recipe that’s simple with good reviews. Plus I want to use up some potatoes.

 

[Shane R]

My younger daughter refuses to eat mashed potatoes right now. I made Shepherd's pie a few weeks ago and she convinced grandma to separate the rest of the filling from the mashed potatoes on her plate.

 

[public hermit]

No one is going to celebrate ST PATTY'S day?

So far, I have beer on the menu.

But, @bèlla shepherd's pie is a tempting addition. That might happen.

ETA: Yeah, I'm going to the store now, lol.

 

[Michie]

I’ll be taking my mother-in-law for her last Moderna vaccine on St. Patrick’s day so it’s doubtful I’ll be making anything on that day unless I have some extra time. I need to drive out of town to take her.

 

[bèlla]

So far, I have beer on the menu.

But, @bèlla shepherd's pie is a tempting addition. That might happen.

ETA: Yeah, I'm going to the store now, lol.

*waiting for my invite*

 

[public hermit]

*waiting for my invite*

Open invitation!

I did get the fixins for Shepherd's Pie.

 

[returntosender]

YUMMMMMMMM!

Will you be using a lamb
No, please(beg emoticon)

 

[returntosender]

Open invitation!

I did get the fixins for Shepherd's Pie.

No lamb please?

 

[public hermit]

No lamb please?

Oh no, no lamb. It has a peculiar taste to me, which is fine every ten years or so.

 

[returntosender]

I’ll be taking my mother-in-law for her last Moderna vaccine on St. Patrick’s day so it’s doubtful I’ll be making anything on that day unless I have some extra time. I need to drive out of town to take her.

I am sorry, I will miss your fixins and I was hoping you would get a minutes rest in your day somewhere

 

[returntosender]

Oh no, no lamb. It has a peculiar taste to me, which is fine every ten years or so.

The closest I've ever come is a Gyro. I don't ever want to eat a lamb.

 

[returntosender]

My younger daughter refuses to eat mashed potatoes right now. I made Shepherd's pie a few weeks ago and she convinced grandma to separate the rest of the filling from the mashed potatoes on her plate.

I went through that when I was little for a rather unusual reason. I am glad I got over it.

 

[bèlla]

YUMMMMMMMM!

Will you be using a lamb
No, please(beg emoticon)

I have some lamb stew meat but I don’t want to grind it. Beef will do.

 

[public hermit]

I have some lamb stew meat but I don’t want to grind it. Beef will do.

Yeah, that's what I am using.