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Féar Gortha: The Irish Hungry Grass

A great tale. And no doubt some truth to it all!

jptanabe, on 10/14/2013

James Blake House - Oldest in Boston

Cool. Good for Frank Lloyd Wright! Didn't know Mark Wahlberg was born in Dorchester - another thing to recommend it!

jptanabe, on 10/14/2013

Fake Halloween Candles Which Look Like the Real Thing

These would be perfect for my home. We have a wee one running around the house and she loves to knock into anything and everything. I do love traditional candles but they have to remain in our bedroom only. We're planning on doing a carved ...

AlexandriaIngham, on 10/14/2013

Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes Topped With Mashed Potato Frosting

Wow! These are really interesting. It's definitely something to put on my list to try. I always believe that everything needs trying at least once when it comes to weird and wonderful recipes.

AlexandriaIngham, on 10/14/2013

Haunted Battlefields: The Ghosts of the Battle of the Little Bighorn

I would be fascinated to hear what your friends have told you. I have some civil war haunted battlefields in this series too. There are some downright frightening ones at Antietam and Gettysburg.

JoHarrington, on 10/14/2013

Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes Topped With Mashed Potato Frosting

JoHarrington, It is most interesting to watch first-time eaters grab the cupcake, take a big bite, get a momentarily questioning look, and then have at the rest. Macaroni and cheese fans will not feel betrayed, even though sugary cupcake eaters ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/14/2013

Zucchini With Pine Nuts: Spaghetti-Style Celery and Zucchini With Mushroom Sauté and Toasted Pinoli

jptanabe, Pine nuts are indeed the crowning touch to this attractive, scrumptious dish. Those who know little about pine nuts and zucchini will turn into the most fervent of fans. They will be motivated to become not only the most enthusiastic ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/14/2013

Dumped Apple Cake: My Family's Recipe for Apple Dump Cake

MikeRobbers, This is a very cooperative recipe since it always turns out regardless of whether homemade or store-bought ingredients are used. It does not take that long to make, and it certainly does not take enthusiastic consumers long to eat ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/14/2013

Fennel Salad With Goat's Cheese, Butter or Red Leaf Lettuce, Olives, and Tomatoes

frankbeswick, Me too I love smelling and tasting goat's milk cheese. The recipe somehow manages to showcase each of the different tastes and textures without displeasing anyone. There are always pleas of "tastes like more" whenever this is ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/14/2013

Haunted Battlefields: The Ghosts of the Battle of the Little Bighorn

JoHarrington, You've selected interesting snippets from the intriguing repertoire of Little Bighorn hauntings. It was quite a tragic event in the history of this young country, and so it is not surprising that trapped emotions still emanate from ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/14/2013

James Blake House - Oldest in Boston

jptanabe, The mix of old and modern prompted architect Frank Lloyd Wright to proclaim that all of Boston should be preserved as one of the world's unique cities. The James Blake House certainly validates FLW's belief. Dorchester has much to ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/14/2013

Think Positive. Think Wood

MikeRobbers, One of the most compelling reasons, to my way of thinking as an arborist, for reforesting is the role of trees in decreasing atmospheric pollution. In many ways trees are the lungs of the world in reverse. Trees remove carbon ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/14/2013

Sacred Wells and Springs

frankbeswick, It's interesting that King Henry VII allowed St Winifred's well to continue functioning even though he was not getting much revenue, since history can portray him as a number cruncher. They say that behind every great man is a ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/14/2013

Arkansas Travels: Fred's Fish House

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it

AbbyFitz, on 10/14/2013

Arkansas Travels: Fred's Fish House

It's only 11 AM here, but I'm already hungry after reading this. I sent a link to my friend in Arkansas.

bobsimpson, on 10/14/2013