If you never heard of boxty, but you like potato pancakes, rosti or latkes, you’ll probably love this traditional Irish potato pancake.  Boxty is like a cross between a pancake and a hashbrown.  Like any basic dough, boxty can be prepared in many ways, from being fried as cakes in a skillet or cooked as dumplings on a simmering stew.  I like mine crispy on the outside and creamy in the middle, topped with a bit of sour cream and chopped crispy bacon.  Most commonly a savory side dish, boxty can also be served with cinnamon sugar as a breakfast treat.  ...

Tags: Bisquick, potatoes, St. Patrick's Day, boxty

I’m looking forward to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day a little early this year. On Saturday (March 14th) there is a St. Patrick's Day parade in downtown Barnes, Wisconsin which we are planning to attend. I don’t really know what to expect from this small-town parade since I’ve never been to it before but I’ve been warned to "wear something green" by a co-worker who has been to the parade.  I have invited friends, who have a cabin near ours, to join us for dinner on Saturday night. I'm going to make my favorite Corned Beef an...

Tags: Barnes Wisconsin, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Soda Bread, St. Patrick's Day

Going to a St. Pat’s party tonight? If you’re looking for a yummy dessert (or “za-wert” as my three-year-old niece likes to call it) to bring, try these Grasshopper Bars. The recipe calls for cookie mix so it’s fairly quick to whip together. You could also save a little t...

Tags: bars, dessert, St. Patrick's Day