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42 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | MARCH 2021 | Happy Cookers I married into a traditional Irish family. That meant I needed to perform an Irish talent at my sister-in- law's house each Saint Patrick's Day. (Yikes!) The talent needed to be a joke, a recipe, a song or story. So I looked up the recipe for Irish coffee in a book. As I stood in front of about 30 people in a leprechaun outfit I proceeded to pour Bushmills whiskey into hot coffee. The groans of dismay were very loud saying, "Why are you putting the good stuff in the coffee?" I answered because that's what makes it special. I have stuck to that philosophy ever since. They loved it. Use the good stuff. During the COVID Experience, many of us have had time to think about our own unique family history, and their traditional foods. I have thought about my heritage and visits to Ireland and Scotland. So during this month's video for Happy Cookers, I would like to share Irish Cooking with you. Today's menu includes foods commonly eaten in Ireland. Please remember to read the entire recipe before making it. I once accidentally singed my eyebrows while making Irish Coffee with a friend. We laughed so hard. Remember liquor is flammable. Sláinte! (This recipe is adapted from The Time Life Book series of 1968) Irish Coffee 4 strips orange peel 4 strips lemon peel 8 whole cloves 1 stick cinnamon 2 teaspoons superfine sugar 5 ounces Irish whiskey Small dish of sugar ¼ cup heavy cream, whipped DIRECTIONS Stud the strips of orange and lemon peel with a clove each and place them in a skillet or chafing dish with the stick of cinnamon and 2 teaspoons of sugar. Set over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the sugar has melted. Stand back as you carefully pour the Irish whiskey into the pan and light a match to the liquid. A flame will flare up instantly. Shake the pan back and forth slowly until the flame dies out. Pour the very hot coffee in and serve immediately into sugar rimmed glasses or mugs. Top with a dollop of whipped cream. (Rub inside of glass or mug with a strip of lemon peel. Dip into a small dish of sugar). This is awesome! There are simpler recipes on the Internet. This recipe will fill two 8-ounce mugs, goblets or cups. Irish Soda Bread 3 ½ cups flour 1 1/3 cups buttermilk 2/3 cup sugar 2 beaten eggs 1 tsp. salt 4 tbs. melted butter 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tbs. caraway seeds 1 ½ cups raisins DIRECTIONS: Mix dry ingredients. Mix liquid ingredients. Mix wet and dry until well blended. Put in greased and floured dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Colcannon (Recipe from Step by Step Irish Cooking) 4 medium potatoes peeled 4 cups shredded green cabbage 60 grams butter (4.25 tablespoons) ½ cup chopped spring onions (green) (I added a few mashed garlic cloves and substituted leeks) 2/3 cup warm milk Ground pepper to taste 1 tbs. chopped parsley to taste DIRECTIONS Cut potatoes into quarters and cook in boiling water for 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain, mash with a fork until dry and mealy. Cook cabbage in boiling water for 10 minutes, remove from pan with tongs, and drain well. Melt butter in a large pan, add cabbage and stir in spring onions (or leeks) cook for one minute. Combine cabbage mixture with mashed potatoes. Add enough warm milk to give a creamy consistency. Season with pepper and serve garnished with chopped parsley. Drizzle over extra melted butter for a richer dish. Let us help you look & feel your best you 951-845-4237 851 6th St., Ste. C, Beaumont • www.huntresssalon.com Hair Cuts & Design • Hair Coloring • Perms • Weaves • Brazilian Blowouts • Extensions • Manicures & Spa Pedicures • Beauty Makeup • Permanent Cosmetic • Organic Facials Medical Massage Therapy

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