March 12, 2012
Cooking, Happy Holidays, Holiday Entertaining, Non-Fiction
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by Shannon Farrell and Erin Kennedy
In this guide, these two popular authors from Ireland provide 12 authentic Irish recipes to help you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a delicious way, plus a history of St. Patrick and why the potato is so closely associated with Ireland.
If you are looking for authentic recipes for any St. Patrick’s Day party or get-together, this guide is designed with you in mind.
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IRISH HISTORICAL ROMANCES BY SHANNON FARRELL SET DURING THE IRISH FAMINE:
Call Home the Heart
Hunger of the Heart
The Hungry Heart
The Hungry Heart
The Fire’s Center
The Unquenchable Fire
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March 1, 2012
Cooking, Holiday Entertaining
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by Shannon Farrell and Erin Kennedy
Your Irish eyes will be smiling with these quick and easy St. Patrick’s recipes. From soup to main entree to drinks and desserts, you can plan a full meal with the help of this handy guide. Whether you are looking for recipes to try that will become family favorites, or planning a St. Patrick’s Day Party, these recipes will help you whip up a feast even on a tight budget.
From traditional corned beef and cabbage to Irish soda bread, to more modern recipes like Frosty Chocolate Cookie Shamrocks or Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake, you will find something for every member of the family and be able to please even the pickiest of palates.
You will also discover the history of St. Patrick’s Day, traditions and items associated with the day, and more. If you are looking for inspiration for a special St. Patrick’s Day meal, use this guide to help you start planning a memorable holiday today.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT’S IN THIS BOOK
RECIPES
1-Luck of the Irish Kettle Soup
2-Easy Irish Coddle
3-Tad of Green Irish Salad
4-Baked Irish Apple Cabbage
5-Devilish St. Patrick Eggs
6-Cheesy Ale Bread
7-Irish Soda Bread, Regular
8-Irish Soda Bread, Sweet
9-St. Patrick’s Day Leg of Lamb
10-Traditional Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage Meal
11-Irish Melt
12-Irish Parsnips
13-Emerald Isle Cheese Cabbage
14-Home-Made Irish Slaw
15-Irish Red Potatoes
16-O’Casey’s Punch
17-Baileys Coffee Express
18-Erin Go Bragh Pie
19-Irish Pudding Cake
20-Frosty Chocolate Cookie Shamrocks
21-Easy Soda Raisin Muffins
22-Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheese Cake
CONCLUSION
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Shannon Farrell is an Irish writer and historical novelist, specializing in Irish history, particularly the Irish Famine period. Erin Kennedy is the author of a dozen self-help titles for Eternal Spiral Books. They are both frequent contributors to the site Guru-Goddess.com, where Erin also serves as an editor.
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March 1, 2012
Cooking, Holiday Entertaining
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by Shannon Farrell and Erin Kennedy
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, so mark the occasion this year with these fast and fun St. Patrick’s recipes. From soup to main course, side dishes, drinks and desserts, you can plan a full meal with the help of this handy guide.
Whether you are looking for recipes to try for a family meal at home on a budget, or things to prepare for a St. Patrick’s Day Party, these recipes will help you create tasty dishes that everyone will enjoy.
From the traditional Irish stew, Shepherd’s pie, potato bread and colcannon, to more modern recipes like the rich Beef with Guinness or Green Clover pie, you will find two dozen recipes to that will be sure to tempt the taste buds of even the fussiest little leprechauns.
You will also discover the history of Irish cookery, the role of the potato in Irish history, and more. If you are looking for inspiration for a special St. Patrick’s Day celebration the whole family will love, use this guide to help you start planning your fabulous Irish feast today.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
1-Corned Beef and Cabbage
2-Irish Soda Bread
3-Leprechaun Cheese and Onion Dip
4-Ladd’s Corned Beef Puffs
5-End of the Rainbow Golden Soup
6-Irish Brew Potato Soup
7-Irish Jig Salad
8-Irish Gold Soda Bread
9-Potato Bread from the Stove
10-Irish Stew
11-Irish Poached Salmon
12-Irish Shepherd’s Pie
13-Lucky Irish Potato Mash
14-Pot O’ Gold Colcannon
15-Shamrock Skillet Slaw
16-Celtic Broasted Potatoes
17-Dublin Chocolate Mint Milk
18-Frothy Irish Coffee
19-Lucky Day Cinnamon Scones
20-St. Patrick’s Irish Whisky Balls
21-Green Clover Pie
22-Lucky Cookie Pops
24-Leprechaun Nibblers
CONCLUSION
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Shannon Farrell is an Irish writer and historical novelist, specializing in Irish history, particularly the Irish Famine period. Erin Kennedy is the author of a dozen self-help titles for Eternal Spiral Books. They are both frequent contributors to the site Guru-Goddess.com, where Erin also serves as an editor.
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March 1, 2012
Cooking, Holiday Entertaining
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by Shannon Farrell and Erin Kennedy
There’s an old saying that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. The warmth and hospitality of the Irish is famous around the world, and now you can join in the fun this March 17th with the help of this handy activity and recipe guide.
In this guide, you will find ideas to keep the children occupied for hours as they get into the spirit of the day with arts, crafts, easy recipes and more.
If you want to mark the occasion with a special family meal at home, you will find a range of recipes, from a sit down meal to fun finger foods.
If you are planning a party at home or with your school or a community group, you will find a range of activities to suit all ages, abilities and budgets, and delicious cookie and scone recipes, a great decorative cake idea, and more.
If you are looking for new and creative ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, download this guide now and get started planning your special celebration today.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: THE HISTORY OF ST. PATRICK’S DAY
CHAPTER 2: ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH IRELAND AND ST. PATRICK’S DAY
CHAPTER 3: ST PATRICK’S ARTS AND CRAFTS
CHAPTER 4: PLANNING A PARTY FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY
CHAPTER 5: GAMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR A PARTY
CHAPTER 6: RECIPES TO CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY
CONCLUSION
FURTHER PROJECT/RESEARCH IDEAS
FURTHER READING
APPENDIX: COLORING BOOK PAGES
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Shannon Farrell is an Irish writer and historical novelist, specializing in Irish history, particularly the Irish Famine period. Erin Kennedy is the author of a dozen self-help titles for Eternal Spiral Books. They are both frequent contributors to the site Guru-Goddess.com, where Erin also serves as an editor.
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February 17, 2012
Happy Holidays, Holiday Entertaining
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There is nothing quite like Mardi Gras, carnival time all over the world, but particularly in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States, where Mardi Gras festivities combine pageantry with fabulous cooking.
New Orleans has become a melting pot of cultures and cuisines over the years, including Cajun, Creole, and also American Southern style and Tex-Mex. Situated at the mouth of the Mississippi and the Gulf of Mexico, it is also legendary for riverboats, jazz and “letting the good times roll.”
If you are interested in cooking, fun activities and great ideas to keep the children occupied while they are home from school or while you are homeschooling them, why not plan a fun Mardi Gras celebration with your family?
From traditional recipes to decorating ideas, from the meaning of Mardi Gras to typical ways to celebrate New Orleans-style, this handy guide can get you started on a memorable Mardi Gras celebration your whole family will love.
Learn how to make mouthwatering Cajun and Creole specialties quickly and easily, while learning about the cultures, seasonings and New Orleans lifestyle. From Crawfish Etouffee to Bananas Foster, Gumbo and Jambalaya to Po’boys and pralines, you are sure to find dishes for every taste that will mark this holiday without breaking your budget.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SYNOPSIS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: THE HISTORY OF NEW ORLEANS
CHAPTER 2: THE HISTORY OF MARDI GRAS
CHAPTER 3: MARDI GRAS ACTIVITIES AND CRAFTS
CHAPTER 4: RECIPES TO ENJOY FOR MARDI GRAS
+The History of the King Cake, and a Recipe
+Appetizers
+Main Course
+Side Dishes
+Dessert
+Drinks
CONCLUSION
FURTHER READING
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Mara Michaels is a frequent contributor to the Healthful-Goddess and Nutrition-Goddess.com sites. She is an avid cook and enjoys a variety of cuisines from around the world.
Carolyn Stone is one of the main editors for both sites, and the author of over four dozen health and self-help titles.
Siobhan McNally is the founder, editor and lead writer for English-Study-Buddy.com and the author of over a dozen study guides on a variety of literary texts.
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February 16, 2012
Happy Holidays, Holiday Entertaining
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Presidents’ Day in the United States is an annual public holiday in February each year which celebrates the birth, life and achievements of two of America’s greatest presidents:
George Washington, the first president of the United States of America
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President and leader during the American Civil War.
If you are looking for activities to enjoy with your children while they are home from school, or would like handy homeschooling activities and ideas, this guide will give you:
+ A brief biography of George Washington
+ Research and discussion activities you can do based on his life and times
+ Arts and crafts project ideas related to the life of George Washington
+ A brief biography of Abraham Lincoln
+ Arts and crafts project ideas related to the life of Abraham Lincoln
+ Activities in relation to both Presidents, which children of all ages will enjoy
+ A collection of easy to make, fun recipes which will give you a taste of colonial times and life on the frontier where Abraham Lincoln grew up
It also contains many resources and links to help you learn more about these two unique figures in American and world history.
If you want to keep the children busy over the holidays, or actively learning and studying the history of America, this guide can help you get started today.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Mara Michaels is a frequent contributor to the Healthful-Goddess and Nutrition-Goddess.com sites.
Carolyn Stone is one of the main editors for both sites, and the author of over two dozen health and self-help titles.
Siobhan McNally is the founder, editor and lead writer for English-Study-Buddy.com and the author of over a dozen study guides on a variety of literary texts.
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February 11, 2012
Happy Holidays, Holiday Entertaining
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February 9, 2012
Happy Holidays, Holiday Entertaining, Non-Fiction, Valentine's Day
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There are many couples who enjoy celebrating Valentine’s Day but are often annoyed or stressed out when they try to celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th. This is because one of the most popular ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day is by going out to dinner. This can lead to overcrowding and long waits to be seated. Some restaurants do not take reservations and even the ones that do often have difficulty honoring these reservations when there are huge crowds on Valentine’s Day.
In other cases, pressure of work an cause one or the other of you to have to bow out of plans for that particular evening. Or, you might find it impossible to get a sitter for the kids because everyone needs on on that night.
As a result there are many couples who opt to celebrate Valentine’s Day by going out to dinner a day or two late or even a day or two early. There is nothing wrong with this, and it can often result in a much more relaxing Valentine’s Day celebration simply because it is taking place on the 13th or the 15th of February instead of the 14th.
Here are a few ideas on how to make Valentine’s Day special no matter when you celebrate it.
If you are planning to take your partner out to dinner to celebrate Valentine’s Day but are having trouble making reservations you might consider making your reservations for the day after Valentine’s Day or for the first weekend after Valentine’s Day. This will give you many additional options and will help to make your planning easier. However, if this is what you are planning you should probably also consult your partner to make sure celebrating a day late or even a few days late will not be disappointing to your partner. This is an important factor to consider because there are many who are very adamant about going out to celebrate on Valentine’s Day and may be extremely disappointed if plans are made for a day late.
If your partner will be extremely disappointed about celebrating Valentine’s Day, it might be a good idea to alter the plans rather than delaying them. For example if you want to avoid having to wait more than an hour for a table at a fancy restaurant, try cooking a great meal for your partner instead. You will still be celebrating in a really fun way but you won’t have the stress of dealing with a crowded restaurant.
Sometimes it is not merely a matter of convenience which makes it necessary to celebrate Valentine’s Day a day or two late. You or your partner may have an unusual work schedule which would make getting together on Valentine’s Day extremely difficult. For example doctors often work a few long shifts per week which can interfere with Valentine’s Day plans. If you or your partner is in this type of situation it is best to discuss Valentine’s Day ahead of time and figure out what will work best for the two of you. You might decide it would be a good idea to celebrate few days late or you may even agree to just exchange cards for Valentine’s Day. Whatever you decide you should make sure it is a decision which makes you both happy.
Finally, if you and your partner are planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day a day or two late it is important to remember that you should still treat your celebration with all of the excitement and enthusiasm as you would if you were celebrating on the 14th of February. For example if you would buy a new dress, get your nails done or get your hair done for Valentine’s Day you should still go ahead and do these things even if you are celebrating Valentine’s Day late. It will help to make the celebration feel more fun and exciting.
Celebrating love is a wonderful thing to do at any time. It does not just have to take place on Valentine’s Day. So long as you get to spend quality time with your loved one, you can celebrate Valentine’s Day on any day of the calendar. Even better is if you try to celebrate your love for each other at least once a day,365 days of the year.
FURTHER READING
Great Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
The Valentine’s Day Gift and Activity Guide
Fun Valentine’s Day Activities for the Whole Family
A Valentine’s Day Romantic Vegetarian Dinner for Two
50 Great Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Great Romantic Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day
