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Heroes of the Revolution
As the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence approaches, Edythe Preet…
Slainte! Birds of Celtic Myths and Legend
In Irish Folklore the Raven was thought to be a messenger from the other world….
Sláinte!: There is Nothin Like a Spud
Whether they’re baked, boiled, roasted, fried, mashed or hashed, potatoes are a cornerstone of Ireland’s…
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Sláinte! Where’s the Beef?
Bird or game, it’s all about carving against the grain, writes Edythe Preet, Irish Heritage Kitchen chef and Sláinte columnist. An old Irish saying has it that “A dinner is […]
Sláinte! Land of a Thousand Welcomes
How the tradition of hospitality to strangers has its roots in an ancient law. ℘℘℘ For more than a thousand years Ireland was regulated by the Brehon Laws. Here are […]
Sláinte! Ireland: It’s the Berries!
If you ever visit Ireland during the month of June, it’s tempting to maximize summer’s daylight hours and ramble until the sun goes down. Not a good idea. In the […]
Sláinte! The Fast & The Feast
How Ireland perfected the journey from abstinent Lent to the celebratory feast of Easter. Throughout the history of Western civilization, spring’s arrival was always a time for feasting and gaiety. […]
Sláinte! Wine: Another Irish Triumph
The legacy of the Celts in Ireland and how, in the absence of grapes, they used their wine making skills to create a honey-wine. Odds are, you’re familiar with the […]
Slainté! New Year – A Time of Big Portions
Who needs Hocus Pocus when we have global positioning satellite systems, cell phones, iPods, and full-body airport scanners? No one believes in magic anymore. Well, if that’s the case why […]