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Top of the Mornin' St. Patrick's Day Party
By Julie Mulligan,
Celebrations Expert
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Here's a traditional raisin scone recipe that you might want to try. Let me know how they turn out!
Ingredients
- 1 Lbs Flour
- 1/4 Pint Buttermilk
- 1 Cup Raisins
- 1 Tsp Baking Soda
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 2 Oz Irish Butter
Directions
- Sift the flour, baking soda and powder into a bowl. Rub in butter. Add in the sugar and raisins. Stir with a wooden spoon.
- Make a well in the mix and work in the buttermilk.
- Turn on to a floured board and knead briefly.
- With a wooden rolling pin, roll out the mixture till it is one inch thick
- Use a cookie cutter, or an upside-down plastic tumbler, to cut out the scones from the dough.
- Glaze with a beaten egg. Bake in a hot oven (425F) for 15 minutes.
I'm embarrassed to admit that I never knew the meaning and lasting relevance of the Irish flag. I've held it high on many a St. Paddy's Day without even knowing what the three colors represented. In case there are any others of you like me out there let me take this opportunity to share my newfound knowledge as well as my floral tribute to this piece of Irish hope and pride.
Its three equal stripes illustrate the Irish political landscape, as accurately today as in 1848, the year the flag was first unfurled.
For more Saint Patrick's Day fun, try:
Its three equal stripes illustrate the Irish political landscape, as accurately today as in 1848, the year the flag was first unfurled.
- orange " standing for Irish Protestants
- green " signifying Irish Catholics and the republican cause
- white " representing the hope for peace between them
For more Saint Patrick's Day fun, try:
Green ribbons and shamrocks were worn in celebration of St. Patrick's Day as early as the 17th century. Keep the tradition alive by having green carnations available for your quests to pin on when they arrive at your celebration.
Fill an interesting and appropriately themed container, such as the old Bailey's tin that I used here (which interestingly enough, was made in England), with green carnations that are cut short and ready to be adorned with a ribbon or pinned on a lapel as is.
The carnations I've used are a natural green variety called prado. It is one of my favorite flowers because of its beautiful pale green color and is available year round.
If you really want to impress your special Irish lad or lass, look into their eyes as you pin on their carnation and say "T t go h-lainn" (You're beautiful).
Fill an interesting and appropriately themed container, such as the old Bailey's tin that I used here (which interestingly enough, was made in England), with green carnations that are cut short and ready to be adorned with a ribbon or pinned on a lapel as is.
The carnations I've used are a natural green variety called prado. It is one of my favorite flowers because of its beautiful pale green color and is available year round.
If you really want to impress your special Irish lad or lass, look into their eyes as you pin on their carnation and say "T t go h-lainn" (You're beautiful).
Your guests' eyes will surely smile when you serve them a pretty green cocktail in one of these beautiful Waterford goblets available by the pair at 1-800 Flowers.
This cocktail is called Irish Eyes and is similar to the vodka based White Russian. Crme de menthe adds just a hint of mint and gives the finished drink its light green color.
A few of these and you'll all be singing "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" and no one will care what key it's in!
This cocktail is called Irish Eyes and is similar to the vodka based White Russian. Crme de menthe adds just a hint of mint and gives the finished drink its light green color.
A few of these and you'll all be singing "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" and no one will care what key it's in!
Ingredients
- 1 Oz Irish Whiskey
- 1/4 Oz Crme de menthe
- 2 Oz Cream
Directions
- Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well.
- Pour into glass!
A six-pack and a potato!
Of course with a name like McCann-Mulligan I can get away with a joke like that! With that said, here's a creative twist on two Irish staple " beer and potatoes:
Beer Mug O' Blooms:
This fun floral arrangement makes a great decoration and is a perfect gift to send to anyone on St. Paddy's Day " after all everyone's Irish on March 17th!
The beer is actually acrylic crystal nuggets and the beer foam is really white floral form that you insert the green carnations into.
Irish Potato Appetizers:
Salmon, another traditional Irish food, brings these potato appetizers up a notch. They're very easy to make, they look pretty, and you don't need two hands to enjoy them, which means you can hold onto your beer!
Directions:
Of course with a name like McCann-Mulligan I can get away with a joke like that! With that said, here's a creative twist on two Irish staple " beer and potatoes:
Beer Mug O' Blooms:
This fun floral arrangement makes a great decoration and is a perfect gift to send to anyone on St. Paddy's Day " after all everyone's Irish on March 17th!
The beer is actually acrylic crystal nuggets and the beer foam is really white floral form that you insert the green carnations into.
Irish Potato Appetizers:
Salmon, another traditional Irish food, brings these potato appetizers up a notch. They're very easy to make, they look pretty, and you don't need two hands to enjoy them, which means you can hold onto your beer!
Directions:
- Coat small red potatoes with olive oil and sea salt.
- Roast in oven until fork tender (about 45 min).
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Cut a small cross in the top of each potato and press sides to open.
- Put a dollop of sour cream in each potato.
- Top with a slice of smoked salmon.
- Garnish fresh a fresh herb such as rosemary.
Where's the (Corned) Beef?
Probably the most popular meal to serve on St. Paddy's Day is corned beef and cabbage. Think outside the box (or pot in this case). Leave out the corned beef and create a unique centerpiece with the cabbage, potatoes, and fresh cut Bells of Ireland.
To create the "cabbage" vase simply remove a few outer leaves from a head of cabbage and place around a short beverage glass.
This Spuds for You!
OK, one final creative use of a potato! Scoop out the center of a large baking potato and fill with 2-3 stems of green spider mums. Insert a nametag and place on each guest's dinner plate.
Remember what I always say, - "Just have fun with it" - and you can't go wrong!
Erin Go Bragh!
Probably the most popular meal to serve on St. Paddy's Day is corned beef and cabbage. Think outside the box (or pot in this case). Leave out the corned beef and create a unique centerpiece with the cabbage, potatoes, and fresh cut Bells of Ireland.
To create the "cabbage" vase simply remove a few outer leaves from a head of cabbage and place around a short beverage glass.
This Spuds for You!
OK, one final creative use of a potato! Scoop out the center of a large baking potato and fill with 2-3 stems of green spider mums. Insert a nametag and place on each guest's dinner plate.
Remember what I always say, - "Just have fun with it" - and you can't go wrong!
Erin Go Bragh!
Thank you!
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