My Collection of St. Patrick's Day Stuff

WHAT IS A LEPRECHAUN?
According to Webster's Dictionary, a leprechaun is a dwarf or sprite of Irish folklore, often represented
as a little old man who will reveal the location of a crock of gold to anyone who catches him.



WHO IS ST. PATRICK?

St. Patrick of Ireland is one of the world's most popular saints.



Patrick was not born in Ireland. Some stories mention birth in England,
while others say he was born in Scotland.



He preached and converted in Ireland for 40 years.



He died in Ireland, March 17th, about 460 A.D.



My Wild Irish Rose
My Wild Irish Rose,
The sweetest flower that grows.
You may search everywhere,
But none can compare with my wild Irish Rose.

My Wild Irish Rose,
The dearest flower that grows.
And someday for my sake,
She may let me take,
The bloom from my wild Irish Rose.



RECIPES WITH AN IRISH FLAVOR!

Corned Beef & Cabbage
Place a 3-4 lb corned beef brisket in Dutch oven; barely cover with hot water. Add the following:
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
Cover; simmer 3-4 hours or til tender, then remove meat from liquid and keep warm. Add 6 medium pared potatoes and 6 small carrots, pared.
Cover and boil for 10 minutes. Add 6 cabbage wedges and cook 20 minutes longer. Makes 6 servings.
Recipe taken from "Better Homes and Gardens NEW COOK BOOK"

St. Patrick's Day Frozen Dessert 1 HERSHEY'S Cookies 'n' Mint Chocolate Bar (7 oz.), broken into pieces
1/4 cup water
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup (1/2 pt.) cold whipping cream
10 HERSHEY'S Nuggets Chocolates (any variety), chopped into 1/4-inch pieces

1. In medium microwave-safe bowl, place candy bar pieces and water. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until chocolate is melted and mixture is blended when stirred; stir in beaten egg. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until mixture is very hot, but not boiling; cool to lukewarm.

2. In small bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff; fold into chocolate mixture.

3. Line muffin cups (2-1/2 inches in diameter) with foil bake cups. Fill prepared muffin cups about 3/4 full with chocolate mixture; sprinkle tops with chopped candy. Cover; freeze until firm. Allow to stand at room temperature about 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Freeze leftover cups. 10 servings.
Recipe by the Hershey Kitchen's

Shamrock Cookies 'N' Mint Dessert
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened (do not substitute margarine)
4 eggs
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 HERSHEY'S Cookies 'N' Mint Chocolate Bar (7 oz.), broken into pieces
FILLING (recipe follows)
TOPPING (recipe follows)

1. Heat oven to 350 F. Line 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil; grease foil.

2. In large bowl, beat flour, sugar, cocoa, butter, eggs and corn syrup until smooth. Using food processor, finely chop candy bar; stir into flour mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.

3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until mixture begins to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Prepare FILLING; spread on cake. Cover; refrigerate.

4. Prepare TOPPING; pour over filling, gently spreading over entire top. Cover; refrigerate until firm. With cookie cutters, cut into shamrock shapes or cut into squares. 12 to 15 servings.

FILLING: In medium bowl, place 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter, 2 tablespoons milk and few drops green food color, if desired. Beat until smooth and of desired consistency.
TOPPING: Unwrap 1 HERSHEY'S Cookies 'n' Mint Chocolate Bar (7 oz.); bread into pieces. In small microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate pieces; add 1/3 cup whipping cream. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 45 seconds or until chocolate is melted and mixture is well blended when stirred.
Recipe by the Hershey Kitchen's



St Patrick's Day Fun Links

Irish Word Puzzle

St Patricks Day Greetings

Ireland Online (visitor's guide)

©Sharon Stewart 1997

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