PATTY'S DAY 101
Corned beef and cabbage a staple of Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day is rife with tradition. Community parades, Irish music and, of course, a few adult beverages are just a few of those traditions, each of which helps make Saint Patrick's Day a beloved holiday for men, women and children regardless of their heritage or religion.» Read More
PATTY'S DAY FUN
Green ideas for St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is best known for its parades of revelers decked head to toe in green.» Read More
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Bake delicious soda bread
Soda bread has become a staple of St. Patrick's Day celebrations. But the tradition of Irish soda bread is a relatively recent one, especially when considering the extensive history of Irish culture.
In the 1800s, yeast breads were practically unheard of in rural Ireland. Yeast bread took a while to make and the results were not consistent to make it a worthwhile venture for many households. Instead, people began experimenting with baking soda as a leavening agent. Not only was it a quick way to produce the aeration necessary for bread, the results also were more consistent than using yeast.
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