Beannachtam Ná Fhéile Pádraig

Céad míle fáilte romhat! Today is Saint Patrick's Day. For me, of course, it's all about the food. This year, we're honoring the American side of Irish American, bowing to the mostly American tradition of corned beef and cabbage, which is virtually unknown in Ireland (though bacon and cabbage is a popular dish). There will definitely be creamy, buttery champ with scallions, which is Irish all the way!
You won't find green beer at my house...that "tradition" alledgedly began in Canada. My preferred pint is Guinness (but Beamish and Murphy's are also in the running).Mr. Junkie's palate requires something a little lighter, so there are a couple of bottles of Harp Lager stashed away...with any luck, it will be just enough to hold my German gent until Ocktoberfest!

We wish you all Beannachtam Ná Fhéile Pádraig! (Happy St. Patrick's Day!) May you always have a clean shirt, a clear conscience, and enough coins in your pocket to buy a pint!

Please celebrate safely! Slán agus beannacht leat!

Dimsum Sunday faves...

Although the first "Dimsum Sunday" got off to a slow start, there were two entrants that really put not only their cooking skills, but their hearts into the challenge...check out their entire Dimsum Sunday posts at:

Buzzkill's Buzzkill

29 Black Street

Thanks for participating, and props to you both!!

For those who weren't able to participate, we hope you'll join us next week - the theme is "Shellfish and Crustaceans".

Dim Sum Sunday A Chicken in Every Pot

Chicken & Dumplings

Dim Sum Sunday - A chicken in every pot.

Chicken pot pie is one of my favorite Sunday suppers. I like the fact that even when it's "dressed up", it's still comfort food. This is my own recipe. It takes a little time, but it's definitely worth it - just ask Mr. Junkie, who snagged his and ran before the "photo shoot"! (I've posted the recipe in the comments section for anyone who's interested.)

Reminder!

Tomorrow's Dim Sum Sunday theme is "A chicken in every pot..."

Next week's theme is "Shellfish & Crustaceans"

You're ALL invited...

...To "Dim Sum Sunday"!

Is your Sunday dinner delectable? Daring? Succulent? Shareable? If it's any or all of those things, or even something completely different, we'd like to invite you to participate in "Dim Sum Sunday" - a weekly food meme. Each week, a theme will be given. The participants will use the theme (from the literal to the avant-garde) when creating their Sunday suppers the following week. Then, just take a picture or two of the meal, and tell us all about it. Does it have to be home cooking? Not necessarily - you can go out, eat in, or even go to a friends house...as long as your post reflects the theme in original (you don't have to be a professional photographer) pictures of your dinner, and personal stories (and recipes and how-tos if you choose...)!

We'll give you a while to marinate...Sunday, March 15th should do the trick! The first theme is "A Chicken In Every Pot". Be sure to come here and leave a comment that links back to your blog to let us know your post is up!

Coffee as art?

Small appliance porn...

The Elektra Espresso Machine

Yeah, I know they're for kids...

...but I still want them. Check out all of the fun stuff at
Flying Peas.

What do these things have in common?

If you answered......you're correct! My question is:
Does anyone ever actually use it...
to make onion soup???

The F Word...

Move over, Gordon Ramsay...Here's Mario!

Ten Things...

Saw this meme over at Troll's and thought it looked fun. I've been assigned the letter G. If you want to play, leave a comment and I will assign you a letter.

Ten things I love that start with the letter "G":

Grandchildren - They are black holes of love and wonder. Definitely the greatest thing since sliced bread!

Gyroscopes (and their lovely gimbals!) - I've had a fascination with them ever since my older brother received one for Christmas one year. Three cheers for Foucault!

Geese - There is nothing like silence broken by a huge flock of geese taking flight.

Grover - How can I not? He's loveable and furry, and so surprised when he finds out that HE IS THE MONSTER AT THE END OF THE BOOK!!!

The graceful, gorgeous, galvanizing and grand Guggenheim Museum - one of the first places I go when I hit NYC...it still takes my breath away.

The fractal Geometry of nature. Stunning.

Gin. No explanation needed. That's it. Gin.

Ganache - Well, duh! Chocolate and heavy cream - may well be the perfect food!

Garlic - That glorious stinking rose that when raw is so pungent it will make you wince, but when roasted becomes at once so sweet and savory you will beg for more!

George (Clooney) - That's right. I'm a shallow, shallow ass...

Annual Interactive Valentine's Day Post

You're planning the most amazing, romantic, sensual
dinner you can possibly imagine for your Valentine...
What does it include?