My Grandmother was born in Ireland. As an Irish-American I took step dancing classes as a child and my family had corned beef and cabbage St. Patrick’s day dinners. As a lifelong vegetarian, I ate Irish Soda Bread and potatoes and carrots cooked separate for me. This year I decided to cook a simple vegetarian Irish meal.
My Mom and I made Brown Bread, Colcannon, and Applesauce Cake with Whiskey Frosting. We also had Irish cheddar cheese. I was not entirely pleased with the Brown Bread and Colcannon so I will not post the recipes here. We enjoyed the Applesauce Cake and loved the whiskey frosting. The Applesauce Cake is dense and reminded me of an old-fashioned cake. I don’t like raisins so we used craisins instead but not the full amount.
We used my Great-Grandmother’s china for this meal.
Colcannon (potatoes, cabbage, leek)
Coffee and Applesauce Cake with Whiskey Frosting
Mar 17, 2013 @ 08:53:55
What a great way to join in the with to today’s festivities, and celebrations. Be Blessed, Mtetar
Mar 17, 2013 @ 09:07:01
Thank you. It was fun even though only the cake recipe was worth sharing.
Mar 17, 2013 @ 09:52:39
You’re welcome, and I can take that. Mtetar
Mar 17, 2013 @ 09:01:11
Thanks for sharing the link. Mtetar
Mar 17, 2013 @ 12:17:00
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
Mar 17, 2013 @ 12:20:00
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you!
Mar 18, 2013 @ 12:37:08
What a wonderful idea! I hope for more successes with the Colcannon,(and Brown Bread?), and hope for a recipe in the future!
Mar 19, 2013 @ 08:00:26
What a lovely way to celebrate, I especially love that you used your Great-Grandmother’s china, such a wonderful thing to still have!
Mar 19, 2013 @ 08:11:37
Thank you! I love using her china, it is so special to have that connection.