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katmom Posted - Mar 02 2020 : 9:52:54 PM
So,,, are there any Irish farm gals out there???

Have you traced your roots?

Have you ever been to Ireland?



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katmom Posted - Mar 09 2020 : 9:10:22 PM
I prefer spinach over kale,, unless it's fresh in a salad... lol!
But I also prefer Pepsi over coke...lolol!

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levisgrammy Posted - Mar 09 2020 : 4:08:45 PM
Grace,
We like colcannon. I make it with cabbage too. I won't be able to get JT to eat Kale. Lol.

~Denise
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katmom Posted - Mar 09 2020 : 11:04:23 AM
Winnie,, Ewe are so lucky to have gone to Ireland!
It's on my bucket list!

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Red Tractor Girl Posted - Mar 08 2020 : 1:16:08 PM
Grace, when we were in Ireland, all we ever saw was sheep!!! Lots, and lots, and lots, and LOTS of sheep!!! At one time, wool factories were a huge business and source of export. Plus there is a lot of lamb dishes on menus today in pubs. Irish stew made from lamb is delicious over there.

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katmom Posted - Mar 07 2020 : 08:49:59 AM
Ok, he might not be Irish,, but a Highland breed is close enough.. He is the newest addition to my neighbor's collection..


actually this is my old neighbor's ranch, The Busy Bee Ranch,,
we moved down the road about 1/2 mile.. we use to back to his Ranch but then we moved.
In the country,, everyone is called "my neighbor' even if you live the next road over.. gotta love country living! heeheehee!

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katmom Posted - Mar 06 2020 : 4:06:12 PM
Well Nancy girl,, when hubby and I make that great 2012 road trip to Texas,,,, I expect you'll have some ready for us!, maybe Winnie can swing by with some Soda Bread! lolol!

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Tumbleweed Posted - Mar 06 2020 : 10:22:22 AM
Gracie Grace
I don't have a handed down recipe. I go to You Tube and pick the easiest one. I used cabbage though. I like kale but love cabbage.

TW

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katmom Posted - Mar 06 2020 : 09:03:52 AM
Nini.. I luv what you said,, "I fly all my colors"..
I am 58% German, and the remaining 42% is a blend of Norweigen, Swedish, French, North Wales, Irish and a bit of English
Luv all of my flags...

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katmom Posted - Mar 06 2020 : 08:58:24 AM
Winnie,, when I get over to your neck of the woods,,, you can practice you bread making skills.. I don't think I have ever had Soda Bread...
Irish coffee yes.. Irish soda bread, not yet! lol!

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katmom Posted - Mar 06 2020 : 08:55:59 AM
Nancy,, never heard of Colcannon.. I luv taters,, but I am not a big fan of Kale,,,,
Do you bake it? steam it" ???

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Red Tractor Girl Posted - Mar 06 2020 : 06:32:36 AM
I have strong Scotch-Irish roots from my Father’s side mixed in with a bit of German. German, however, comes from both sides of the family in stronger percentage. My Irish ancestors came over in the potato famine between 1845-1850 and thereafter. When we visited IReland this past September, I learned more about this devastating famine and how Ireland today still has less population that it did before 1845. Millions died or left because of the starvation problem.

My favorite way to celebrate ST. Patricks day is with Irish Soda bread which is so easy to make and an Irish staple on the table any morning. When in Ireland, I purchased a little Irish break book that features all of the basic breads and special event breads. They like hearty, simple breads with butter and jam for breakfast and also oatmeal breads. Of course they also love sweet breads for tea or special events. So much goodness !!

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YellowRose Posted - Mar 06 2020 : 03:28:06 AM
Nancy, I make kale and potato soup so I would probably like it. I have an Irish cookbook so I'll see if the recipe is in it.

Grace I'm afraid if you and I started sipping on Irish whiskey together we would have one sip too many.

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Ninibini Posted - Mar 05 2020 : 11:06:43 PM
Yes, Ma'am, I am!!! My maternal great-grandfather was a full-blooded Patterson... my Grandma always referred to him as "black Irish," but I'm not so sure she meant that he was of Spanish Irish descent so much as her dismay of him "frequently taking to the drink." Lol. Not funny to her, though, at all; God bless and rest their souls. On HER maternal grandmother's side, we are also Irish as well as Welsh, I believe.

The Celtic blood flows on my father's side as well. We are of the Gardner (Gordon) clan, being a hazy mix of BOTH Irish and Scottish bloodlines of the same name. My aunt is the family historian, who has spent countless hours tracing our lineage back to the 1500's. Her findings are fascinating to be sure.

About ten years or so ago, I was able to confirm some of my aunt's research, which was absolutely thrilling. I also found personal life-story writings of a man who was quite possibly my maternal great-great grandfather. I also learned of the rich heritage of ministers on her side of the family, which would definitely coincide with her claims that her own grandfather had the gift of healing (she said people came from miles around just to have him lay hands on them and pray for them! BOY do I wish I had that gift!). I even found a jaw-dropping picture from the 1800's of a man who was the spitting image of my father!!! SO cool!

I really wish I had more time to really delve into family history like she did - maybe someday. It's fascinating to learn where we come from, to see how throughout the generations we, as a family, have chosen names for our children that former generations had also chosen! My brother's children have the exact same names as our forebears from our family who lived almost 300 years ago - talk about a continuity through the generations!!! Since I don't have time to research all of that right now, I do make a habit of writing down old family stories as they are related to me, and I pop them into my Bible. Someday I would love to find the time to organize them and place them in a family binder or scrapbook as a little bit of TRUE family treasure for future generations to find and enjoy!

In all fairness, though, I'm also German, French, English and Pequot. My neighbor insists I have Italian in me; but I assure you, it's only the pasta sauce, the Christmas Eve Feast of the Fishes, and the good authentic Italian food and wine he brings us! LOL! ;) My maternal Grandma always used to say I was to tell people that I am a "mongrel," which really irked my mother to no end! LOL! But yes, to be sure, I fly all my colors with great pride!

Erin Go Bragh!

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Nini

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Tumbleweed Posted - Mar 05 2020 : 7:37:30 PM
Anyone ever make colcannon for St.Patrick's day. I made it last year and it was good. Hubby didn't care for it. He has German roots. My bestie makes it every year.

For those who haven't heard of colcannon it is a traditional Irish dish made of potato with kale or cabbage.

TW

When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!


katmom Posted - Mar 05 2020 : 6:55:30 PM
SARA!!!! Yes Please,, I would like to join you for a wee bit o' Irsh Whiskey..!
A bit or' good ol' Irish whiskey doth make a lassie blush!


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YellowRose Posted - Mar 05 2020 : 2:33:04 PM
Nicole though I didn't inherit red hair I do have the Irish pale skin - very pale.

Grace I've never had green beer but I am fond of triple casked single malt Irish whiskey. A little later I'll treat myself to a wee glass.

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Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.

katmom Posted - Mar 05 2020 : 1:38:31 PM
Hey Nicole,,, don't feel bad, I am not much of a fan of Lamb either...
But Green Beer I can do! heeheehee!


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texdane Posted - Mar 05 2020 : 08:15:22 AM
I have Irish roots. Was told we are “Scotch Irish” and my great grandmother’s last name was distinctly Irish! They landed in Arkansas, and my dear sweet grandmother was buried there, in a small cemetery, next to her all her relatives, including many brothers and sisters. They were farmers. We had redheads, brunettes, and blondes, all in my granny’s family, all with very pale Irish skin!

We visited relatives there when my daughter was little, and got to see my last living great-aunt before she died. It was an amazing feeling to stand on relative’s graves going back hundreds of years. We put flowers on my grandmother’s grave, and all of a sudden the vase leaked everywhere. We couldn’t find the hairline crack in the vase at all. We all felt like it was my grandmother, sending a sign, weeping with joy that we were all there. I haven’t been back since. :(

I definitely have an Irish personality - headstrong and stubborn, and independent. My daughter does too.

I love to cook Irish, though not a fan of lamb.

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levisgrammy Posted - Mar 05 2020 : 07:31:35 AM
MaryJane,
Yes, the temper. I didn't want to mention that for me though. LOL!
Also Scot on my dad's side. Quite a combo for sure. My brother's are really into our ancestry. They have written up a ton of stuff. Very interesting to see where we came from and how all of it comes together and makes us who we are! I married a half Irishman so my kids...iyiyi! LOL.

~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007

"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105

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CountryBorn Posted - Mar 05 2020 : 06:30:08 AM


I am solid Irish on my mothers side. Always been proud of it. Have the red hair and blue green eyes, ok the temper too lol. But just like good Irish whiskey it mellowed with age !My youngest daughter ended up with the most beautiful green eyes you ever saw. I am very proud of my Irish heritage. I also am Scot on my dads side. So what a combo !!


Mary Jane

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katmom Posted - Mar 04 2020 : 5:41:36 PM
I remember as a kid,, you had better wear something green on St. Paddy's Day or you could get pinched.. I suspect nower days,, that is considered inappropriate.
I still out of habit wear something green are at least a green shamrock pin.


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katmom Posted - Mar 04 2020 : 5:39:42 PM
When I use to teach Pre-school... for St Paddy's Day,, we( my students) would always make "Green Eggs & Ham".. they loved it!

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katmom Posted - Mar 04 2020 : 5:38:30 PM
Sara,, it was on over here the other day as was 'Rolling Thunder', the guys version of Celtic Women...
I loved there 'story telling' in music form...

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YellowRose Posted - Mar 04 2020 : 4:15:52 PM
Tonight at 8:30 p.m. CST Channel 13 PBS out of Dallas is airing the Best of Celtic Woman. I hope I can watch some of it before I fall asleep. Celtic Woman is an amazing group.

Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019

Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.

levisgrammy Posted - Mar 04 2020 : 10:10:48 AM
Yes Grace! Corned beef and cabbage but I like to make other dishes to celebrate the day. Always looking in to new
ones. I found a cookbook called Irish Heritage that I enjoy using and perusing.

~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007

"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105

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