Winter has arrived in Florida and boy-oh-boy…. it was certainly cold this morning! Granted, 50 degrees is not cold to those of you looking at 20 degree weather…but for down here, for those of us who are spoiled by the balmy weather….50 degrees is cold!! Sweatshirt cold! Light Jacket cold! Warm, woolen socks cold! Seriously,…
It’s Corned Beef and Cabbage time… as the calendar nears March 17th! The Captain and I hosted a Potluck…. to celebrate an Early St. Patrick’s Day dinner for a group we belong to called “The Birds in Paradise” ! If you look real close, you can see the Captain in his large green bow tie…
Cabbage, cooked cabbage in particular…. has a bad name, but add bacon and onions…and I am here to defend it. Try this recipe and you will discover that it’s a fabulous side dish with a roast chicken, corned beef or I happen to like it as a meal in itself! Serve this at your St….
“Colcannon, the humble and beloved dish of mashed potatoes and cabbage, gets extra richness of flavor from leeks, butter, caraway, and anise seeds. It’s a perfect side for your corned beef dinner.”