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Lent and Easter: The Fast and the Feast

In pre-Christian Ireland, the spring celebration on May 1 was called Bealtaine. Household fires were…

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Sláinte! The Pleasures of an Irish Pub

We Irish are a garrulous folk, given to long-winded debates at the drop of a…

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Bid Thy Guests Welcome Though They Come At Any Hour

In the 16th century Elizabeth I was Queen of England. Spain and England were at…

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Sláinte! The Hedgerow Harvest
ArchiveAugust September 2002 IssueSlainte Archives

Sláinte! The Hedgerow Harvest

By Edythe Preet, Columnist
August / September 2002
Aug 1, 20029 min read
Recently I had an opportunity to visit Kauai, The Garden Isle of Hawaii. While pouring over tourism info prior to leaving LA, I noticed a place that locals are so […]
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Sláinte! Rhubarb: The Sweet & Sour of Irish Pies
ArchiveJune July 2002 IssueSlainte Archives

Sláinte! Rhubarb: The Sweet & Sour of Irish Pies

By Edythe Preet, Columnist
June / July 2002
Jun 1, 20028 min read
Often when I sit down to write Sláinte! I find myself ruminating about my Dad’s favorite foods, which writing this ongoing series has revealed to me are almost always directly […]
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Sláinte! Oats: The Original Comfort Food
ArchiveFebruary March 2002 IssueSlainte Archives

Sláinte! Oats: The Original Comfort Food

By Edythe Preet, Columnist
February / March 2002
Feb 1, 200210 min read
Call me crazy, but oatmeal cookies have never had a spot on my favorite foods list. They’re too sweet. I prefer my oats prepared in such a way that I […]
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The traditional Christmas roast actually stems from Roman, pagan and early Christian practices that have merged into today's yearly feasts.
ArchiveDecember January 2002 IssueSlainte Archives

Sláinte: Christmas Is Coming & The Goose Is Getting Fat

By Edythe Preet, Columnist
December / January 2002
Dec 1, 20019 min read
Christmas is one of those words that immediately brings thoughts to mind. First, and foremost in these troubled times, is the hope for peace on earth. Hard on the heels […]
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Sláinte! The Irish Roots of Halloween
ArchiveOctober November 2001 IssueSlainte Archives

Sláinte! The Irish Roots of Halloween

By Edythe Preet, Columnist
October / November 2001
Oct 1, 20018 min read
Ask anyone to name five favorite holidays, and it’s a sure bet Halloween will be on the list. Then ask how the celebration came to be. More than likely you’ll […]
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Sláinte! The Feast of Lughnasa
ArchiveAugust September 2001 IssueSlainte Archives

Sláinte! The Feast of Lughnasa

By Edythe Preet, Columnist
August / September 2001
Aug 1, 20015 min read
The most joyous event of the Celtic year is Lughnasa (August 1), the beginning of the annual harvest. The Celtic calendar was structured on nature’s agricultural cycle and great festivals […]
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