1. I love the color green.
2. A favorite word of mine has always been verdant: adj. green, lush, leafy, fresh, grassy, flourishing. Doesn't that describe Ireland perfectly?
3. I sing "Christmas in Kilarney" year round. Have for years. And I never get sick of it. (My family probably does, though.)
4. I wish I could really do Irish jigging. I try, but it is more a good workout for my abs (due to hysterical laughter at myself) than amazing dancing.
5. I love bagpipes and Celtic music and Irish pub songs.
6. "Darby O'Gill and the Little People" is a movie I truly enjoy. I mean, who doesn't love Sean Connery in his younger years - singing nonetheless - and little leprechauns dancing?
And, speaking of leprechauns . . .
This is the cutest little leprechaun I have ever seen. Don't you agree? He even led me to his pot of gold.
This is the cutest little leprechaun I have ever seen. Don't you agree? He even led me to his pot of gold.
8. And Irish Potatoes. Ever had 'em? A couple will do ya - they are super sweet. But, oh, they are yummy. I actually have a recipe for homemade ones that I prefer to the overpriced store bought ones. And the kids love to help make them. You know what we'll be doing this afternoon!If you want to try your own, here's the recipe (I usually halve it and it still makes a ton.)
1/2 lb. butter, softened
approximately 2 lbs. powdered sugar
approximately 1 large package coconut
approximately 1/3 c. light Karo syrup
approximately 2 T vanilla extract
cinnamon as needed
Mix (with your hands) butter, powdered sugar, coconut, Karo syrup, and vanilla. Knead it until you get a texture that is not too sticky but will hold together. (Add more sugar and coconut if needed.) Form mixture into small, round balls and roll in cinnamon. Voila! They look like tiny potatoes. (The filling also makes great little Easter eggs when dipped in melted chocolate.)
Anyway, enjoy your St. Patrick's Day! We will be filling out bellies with yummy food, jigging around the family room, and settling down to watch "Darby O'Gill and the Little People". One day I hope to search for wee folk myself in beautiful, lovely, verdant Ireland.
Luck 'o the Irish to You!
5 comments:
Fabulous post Kim. I had no idea you loved this holiday so much. It got me in the St. Patty's day mood. I'm never sure what to do with myself on this day. Thanks for all the ideas.
Also, can we please arrange for you to perform an Irish jig for me? I know I would enjoy it immensely...
I remember one year Darin decorated one of our large plants in St. Patrick's day attire. I loved it. The Blaylock side of our family is actually from Scotland and Ireland. So we get our tempers legally!
Jacob looks adorable (as usual!
I, also, am looking forward to the Irish jig!
Right back at 'ya lass. I also have a special place in my heart for corned beef and Darby O'Gill and the Li'le People. Happy St. Patty's Day!
I love this post! I love Ireland too. My favorite movie of all time is "The Quiet Man" starring John Wayne, Mareen O'Hara and set in verdant Ireland. That's the movie I got Mary Kate's name from. I just love that she turned out red headed. You know what Kim, we should go there together, how about it?
As far as Sean Connery is concerned, he's never looked as good as he did in Darby O'Gill and the Little People. My cousin Melissa and I would watch that over and over again and just stare.
I've never tried Irish potatoes or corned beef and cabbage before, but they look amazing. Happy St. Patricks Day.
Please tell me you tried the corned beef and cabbage! We searched all over Madrid for it and we could not find it any where. We were so bummed. Not one Spaniard wore green either. If you didn't have your feast, we will have a belated one when I return. I plan on making an Irish spread when we get home:)
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