Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Ireland 2011

We shall ne'er forget thee

Thy beautiful people

and 

breathtaking scenery!

Tis' the day to celebrate 

St. Patrick's Day

and

that we shall!

The beef brisket and cabbage

have been purchased

and will be made tomorrow

in memory of our

special trip and your special day!

My only wish is that 

Our Sweet Becky and her Handsome Patrick

were here to celebrate with us!

Happy St. Patty's Day everyone!

The recipe for "Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage":

4 1/2 lbs. corned beef brisket

2 medium onions - quartered

1 head cabbage - cut into small wedges

1/2 tsp. pepper

3 Tbsp. vinegar (I used Cider Vinegar)

3 Tbsp. sugar

2 Cups water

Combine ingredients in crock pot with cabbage wedges on top (I also put in large chunks of carrot and added them with the cabbage wedges after 4 1/2 hours of cooking on high).

Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours (or on high for 6-7 hours)
Serve with boiled or mashed potatoes.

I shall rise early, load the crock pot, invite some friends to dinner, clean the house, make some dessert (yet to be decided), go for a walk, bake a fresh loaf of Irish Brown Soda Bread, whip up some garlic mashed potatoes and enjoy St. Patrick's Day!!!!!  I know I'm not Irish but this will be fun indeed!

Till next time ............... Shamrock Kisses to all!