Since there will be a party here on St.Patrick's Day, and you are all invited to participate of course,
I didn't want to make Corned Beef tonight.
Corned Beef isn't Irish anyway, it is American. In Ireland they didn't have it..but I always make it for the 17th, and hash with the leftovers..
But you don't want a history lesson, you want food...
So come sit down, for a simple weekday night dinner..
Made in Ireland...
The little cabbage leaf bowls were a gift from my friend, Susan..the first ones I have in green,,I think I feel a collection coming on..:)
First we'll have some baked clams...Ireland is surrounded by water, just like where I live..
Then some Irish Flag Soup...because it has the colors of the flag..there's parsley in there for the green..and potatoes of course!
And this is Irish Rice Pudding...:)
I don't think there is any such thing, but this is my mom's recipe and she was Irish American , so close enough...I can't give the recipe till Mother's Day, when Foley will host a special tribute on her blog..you'll all be invited..start looking for some recipes passed down from your mom or grandmother...it will be lovely!
Thanks for coming! See you Tuesday...sign up on Mr Linky the 16th...the blog crawl starts here...and everyone is
Oh, see if you can learn this song by Tuesday, and we'll have a great sing along!:)
Food looks wonderful, but those dishes are beyond gorgeous! Nancy
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! How tongue tied am I!!! Played it again and again and still missed a word or THREE! What fun! See you Tuesday! The meal looked grand as well. Happy, happy weekend! Cathy
ReplyDeleteI'll practice the song a bit more for your party! Can't wait to get your mom's rice pudding recipe. My grandmother loved rice pudding, so I'm sure my mom will love it too. I already invited her :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder it is Foodie Friday! I'll be wearing the green on the 17th.
What a great tablesetting and the food sounds really good as well. The Irish surely like their potatoes!
ReplyDeleteIt all looks wonderful. I am practicing the song for the sing a long on Tues! :D Jewel
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling china pattern! I love it, and you would know that a shamrock pattern would be Irish! :-) Thanks for showing us because I like to know about plates as much as I do the things that go on them! And I'm fascinated to know that corned beef isn't Irish but rather, Irish American. Never would have guessed that.
ReplyDeleteI love all of your dishes you showed us (boy, they looked yummy!), and now I am starving! I guess I had better go rustle up something to eat before I do the ultimate and eat cookies or something easy. ;-)
Happy Foodie Friday and St. Patrick's Day, too!
Erin go braugh...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Kathleen, I knew this would be another delicious and pretty post. Everything looks great! Rice pudding, yum!
ReplyDeleteKathleen, this is such a great post. I can hardly type after trying to follow those fast talking (I mean singing) Irish lads :) I love the shamrock dishes from Ireland and the cabbage bowls look so nice with them. M is so lucky to sit down to such a beautiful table and great food every night!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to join the party on Tuesday!
Beautiful post Kathleen. The table is lovely and the food looks delicious.
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You're so goldang Irish, even your china was made in Ireland.
ReplyDeleteAnd you continue to be the reigning queen of beautifully-classic table arrangements.
Aunt Martha would be green with envy.
Can't wait to check out the recipes.
Have a great weekend, Kathleen!
What a wonderful post, Kathleen..... Your Irish plates are so sweet.
ReplyDeleteLove all the details of your tablesetting. How sweet of Susan to send you the cabbage bowls.
Clams, soup, and pudding ... sounds like a wonderful dinner.
I enjoyed listening to Johnny McEldoo while typing up my comments.
I having a wee bit of a problem with the words to the song but you can bet I'll be here for the party. Can I just hum along ?
ReplyDeleteI love all the shades of green on your table ;) and I love rice pudding. My mother used to make it when I was a little girl. I can't wait for your mother's recipe too!
I love your dishes - the simplicity of them is perfect. The little cabbage bowls I have never seen that size..I'll have to be on the outlook for them!
ReplyDeleteRice pudding used to be a speciality of my Grandma..I don't think I have had it since she passed away years ago!
Wow, that sounds like fun! Such a yummy post! Very yummy! Thanks for sharing and Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathleen...this is my first visit and I have really enjoyed browsing around. Your blog is very pretty & your photos are excellent. I appreciate the invite for the party on the 17th
ReplyDelete...it is an extra special day for my DH & me. ;-) Bo
I'll be able to sing it much better after some Bushmill's and Bailey's!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Kathleen! Looking forward to the big party!
Beautiful table and the food sounds delicious! Happy Foodie Friday! Have a great weekend ~ Susan
ReplyDeletePretty table. Your Irish dishes are so lovely, and those cabbage bowls go perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThe food looks soooo good! My mother used to make Rice Pudding..and that was always a treat.
You always set such a pretty table and at this time of the year I'm amazed at the variety you can pull out of your hat (or pot of gold). I love Brenday..I don't remember seeing it before. And you shamrock napkins!
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying your blog so much, it's my first time here. The table settings are wonderful and I can't wait to try the Recession Quiche.
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I'm so glad you stopped by my blog, because it brought me over to see yours, and I am enjoying myself so much. First, I love that St. Patrick's wreath in your header. I have scrolled down several posts, and both of your St. Patty's tablescapes are so pretty. You have such perfect china and accessories for St. P's Day celebrations. And that bargain candle holder is beautiful. All of your food looks delicious. I'll certainly be back to visit. laurie
ReplyDeleteEverythings got to taste wonderful on those pretty Irish plates! Rice pudding is a favorite of mine!
ReplyDeleteYour table looks great but so does that rice pudding...I'll look forward to seeing your recipe and seeing if it's different then mine...we love rice pudding...
ReplyDeleteLove your shamrock plates and also the cabbage leaf bowls. Great tablesetting!
ReplyDeleteOkay, this is another cute tablescape by YOU. The food also looks soooo good!
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