In the midst of the cold and rainy March weather, the bright glow of St. Patrick's Day is so welcome. I look forward to my corned beef, cabbage and potatoes every year—but nothing beats a slice of ...

When it comes to traditional Irish recipes, most people may think of corned beef and cabbage, Irish beef stew and shepherd's pie. But you can't forget about Irish soda bread. Irish soda bread is a ...

For most Americans, Irish soda bread is a once-a-year treat around St. Patrick?s Day. “I vividly remember my mother baking soda bread every St. Patty?s Day to accompany the corned beef and cabbage ...

Best served slathered with plenty of Irish butter, Irish soda bread is the best way to start your St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Whether you’re an occasional or avid bread baker, this quick bread is ...

Editor's note: This column was originally published on March 16, 2022. Growing up, I never gave bread a thought. Bread was white sandwich bread, and I usually ate what was on the plate in front of me ...

During our visit to Ireland, my family and I fell in love with Irish brown bread: a simple, rustic loaf with a crunchy crust, soft interior and rich wheat flavor. We missed it so much after leaving ...

Last year for St. Patrick’s Day I wrote a column for this newspaper about baking bread – Irish brown bread – and how it reconnected me with my mother’s family in Ireland during a year I spent there in ...

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