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Traditional Cheshire Food

Derdriu, My youngest son loves this recipe. Good luck with it. Almond essence is beautiful and smells so lovely.

Veronica, on 03/07/2022

Traditional Cheshire Food

Thank you! I fear that I'm not an experimenter with recipes. I like the way your recipe looks, scents and tastes so why fix it when it ain't broke? I made it in 2018 and 2019 with almond essence, which I'll keep in even when I add the ground ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 03/07/2022

Movie Review: Babe (1995)

StevenHelmer, Thank you for product lines, pretty pictures and practical information. The library system has Babe among its Blu-ray and DVD collections. It lists a number of copies, so the film must continue to be appreciated. It also mentions a ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 03/07/2022

Traditional Cheshire Food

Derdriu I am delighted that you like Cheadle Hulme Tart. It is a big favourite here. I would certainly add ground almonds but I would add some almond essence too as the taste is more powerful. I would substitute 2 ounces of ground almonds ...

Veronica, on 03/07/2022

Traditional Cheshire Food

I meant to say to you back in 2018 and again in 2019, that I made your almond and lemon tart for birthday celebrations in August and September. It met with lots of "Tastes like more!" comments. There tends to be nut markdowns around that back ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 03/07/2022

Movie Review: Zombieland (2009)

StevenHelmer, Thank you for product lines, pretty pictures and practical information. It's interesting what library systems have and have not. The library system here lists Zombieland among its Blu-ray and DVD collections. It also mentions the ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 03/07/2022

Review: Freshpet Select Tender Chicken Cat Food

StevenHelmer, Thank you for practical information, pretty pictures and product lines. In particular, it's telling that they like the amount that you give them and that they take a nap afterward. Is a feline growling stomach sound like a ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 03/07/2022

St Patrick in Irish Mythology

FRANK YES INDEED, cabbage is certainly more traditionally Irish.

Veronica, on 03/07/2022

St Patrick in Irish Mythology

More traditionally Irish than corned beef is pork. The Irish peasants kept pigs. Cattle were used for dairy production or sold to markets in Britain, so home-produced beef was limited. Cabbage is not always popular now, but it is easy to grow ...

frankbeswick, on 03/07/2022

St Patrick in Irish Mythology

Tossing cabbages and potatoes is unknown this side of the pond. It isjj certainly not done at the Manchester Irish Festival..

frankbeswick, on 03/06/2022

St Patrick in Irish Mythology

Bsg Ty for commenting. I doubt that the Irish now would have corned beef, cabbage and potatoes. Many want to leave these vestiges of poverty behind.

Veronica, on 03/06/2022

St Patrick in Irish Mythology

Here people have parades and toss cabbages, potatoes, and even oranges to the crowd. The tradition is corned beef and cabbage, although we have heard that the Irish do not partake of corned beef and cabbage as a customary meal on Saint ...

blackspanielgallery, on 03/06/2022

St Patrick in Irish Mythology

St Patrick's Day is in 11 days' time. We do not really do much for it. But for those who like to, here above are a few ideas for some traditional foods .

Veronica, on 03/06/2022

Balnamoon Skink ; Irish food

We are not expected to fast over the age of 60 in our faith. Lent is prayer, alms giving and fasting from some such thing. I always give up wine for 7 weeks . This is healthy anyway.

Veronica, on 03/06/2022

Balnamoon Skink ; Irish food

My health excuses me from any Lenten fasting.

frankbeswick, on 03/06/2022