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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Cb and C



Are you having your Corned Beef and cabbage today?

It’s funny but a little research reveals that the dish of Corned Beef and cabbage is not really an Irish dish but is an Irish-American adaptation.  Pork is the meat of choice in Ireland so when immigrants came to America they found bacon and ham to be a little out of their price range.  Being the highly versatile folks they are, they substituted the much cheaper and readily available Corned Beef.

So…Reuben dear, you would be a ham sandwich or a BLT in Ireland.  Thank goodness for the thriftiness of the Irish-Americans…in all of us.

Good times...
Good friends...
Good health to you...
And the luck of the Irish
In all that you do!
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12 comments:

  1. HeatherMarch 17, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Good morning, having my green bagels...hee! No corned beef, though...my mom used to make that, so i have had my fill! will do some irish soda bread later in the day with my coffee!! xo have a great day

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  2. maddyroseMarch 17, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Top of the morning to you. How wonderful! I learned something new today and it's still early. I think I'm going to make corned beef and cabbage or maybe an Irish stew for dinner tonight. Happy St. Patty's Day.

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  3. Gail H. RagsdaleMarch 17, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Going out to lunch and will have my Corned Beef with Swiss on Rye!

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  4. MarleneMarch 17, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Had my CB & C last week, had a reuben sandwich yesterday so I have done my celebrating. Have a wonderful day!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Crystal, I love your post for St. Patty's Day! It's perfect. I'm also loving your photo and that delicious looking pot of gold :)

    Happy St. Patty's day to All!!!

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  6. WandaMarch 17, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Your decorations are so cute. Love that Irish Dog.

    So I guess Pork Roast is OK as long as it served with cabbage, carrots and potatoes???

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  7. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Cute little dog in his green outfit : ) Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  8. Magic Love CrowMarch 17, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Happy St. Patrick's Day Crystal ;o) Love your little dog!!! Take Care!

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  9. SarahMarch 17, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Irish or not, we love our corned beef & cabbage! :)

    Sarah
    TheWeatheredWord.blogspot.com

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  10. Craftymoose CraftsMarch 17, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Happy St. Pat's Day to you, too! I made corned beef & cabbage with potatoes, carrots & onions--more of a New England Boiled dinner! I also made an Irish Soda Bread scone. Yum!

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  11. LeoviMarch 17, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Excellent composition to celebrate St Patrick's Day. I'll stick with the pot of coins.

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  12. Lee PierceMarch 18, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Happy St Paddy's Day!
    ...a wee bit late :(

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As always thanks for you comments!