It’s time for another holiday but I have decided it is the grandmothers who look forward to this holiday the most. It is a special time for them to connect with the little young ones that bring such joy and happiness to their lives. There [...]
This holiday honors Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and is celebrated by Americans of Irish descent and many other nationalities with parades, dinners, Irish jigs, and songs. There are more people of Irish descent in the United States than there are in Ireland. [...]
Serve as an appetizer or as a main dish with a crisp green salad. 4 large baking potatoes 2 tablespoons butter, melted Seasoned salt Pepper Potato Skin Toppings 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated Cheddar cheese 1/3 cup chopped green onions (5-6 onions) 6 crisp-cooked bacon slices, [...]
Go ahead and use your hands to mix the pesto and pasta. 1pound spinach pasta (angel hair is a good choice) 1 teaspoon salt (optional) 1 tablespoon light olive oil 1 or 2 cloves of garlic 2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup light [...]
Green, but not moldy! 4 leaf clovers are tricky to find, but maybe this delicious shamrock bread loaf will bring some needed good luck. What You Will Need 2 packages active dry yeast 1-1/4 cups in warm water Green food coloring in 1 cup warm water [...]
Holidays are a great time to bring fun and variety into your life. I always enjoyed St. Patrick's Day when I was growing up. It was fun to see who I could find not wearing green and then give them a pinch. As I joined [...]
This centerpiece doubles as your fruit salad! What You Need Styrofoam wreath form (24"diameter), cut in half Aluminum foil Toothpicks Leaf lettuce Rainbow-colored fruits: apple halves, strawberries, orange slices, pineapple, grapes, blueberries Toothpicks Gold foil-covered chocolate coins Small (green if possible) pot, dry ice, and [...]
Hang this cute Leprechaun on your porch or suspend it from your dining room light fixture to add some pazzaz on St. Patrick’s Day. 5" x 3"flesh-colored fun foam (face or hands) 6"x12" green fun foam (body) 2" x 12" black fun foam (hat &shoes) [...]
Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle because of the lush green color of the landscape. Its mild, moist climate is ideal for vegetation, and a type of clover called shamrock grows everywhere. This three-leafed plant has become a symbol of Irish heritage, and many [...]
To me the fun things that you do with your family for the holidays adds the extra spice to life. Holidays are great times to turn from the usual to create memories with your family that will last forever. St Patrick's Day is like no [...]
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