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
What a great way to join in the with to today’s festivities, and celebrations. Be Blessed, Mtetar
Thank you. It was fun even though only the cake recipe was worth sharing.
You’re welcome, and I can take that. Mtetar
Thanks for sharing the link. Mtetar
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you!
What a wonderful idea! I hope for more successes with the Colcannon,(and Brown Bread?), and hope for a recipe in the future!
What a lovely way to celebrate, I especially love that you used your Great-Grandmother’s china, such a wonderful thing to still have!
Thank you! I love using her china, it is so special to have that connection.