TINA COLSON’S ALL-EXPENSES-PAID TRIP TO IRELAND
When Tina Colson got a call from Yankee Home Improvement telling her that she’d won an all-expenses paid trip to Ireland, she was skeptical. “What’s the catch?” she asked. After all, all she’d had to do was enter a drawing — it seemed too good to be true!
But when she came into the office and received all the information on the trip, she learned it was completely real. Come last September, she was driving through Ireland in her paid rental car, staying in bed and breakfasts along the way. Thanks for entering, Tina. We hope you had the time of your life!
You Don’t Have to Go to Boston TO ENJOY ST. PADDY’S DAY
Create a Killer Soundtrack If you’re throwing a St. Paddy’s party, you’ll need the music to match. Irish music runs the gamut from traditional to contemporary, so you’ll be spoiled with choices when creating a playlist. On the traditional end of the spectrum, The Dubliners and The Chieftains are popular favorites. For a more rocking affair, you can’t go wrong with artists like Thin Lizzy, The Pogues, and Van Morrison. We probably don’t have to tell you to throw some Dropkick Murphys and U2 on there, but it’s worth
There’s no reason to trouble yourself with a 90-mile drive to Boston for St. Patrick’s Day. You may not experience the festivities in the state’s capitol, but staying in Western Massachusetts offers many ways to experience the best of St. Paddy’s Day. Just look at all of these amazing local events! A Parade in Our Neighborhood This parade is held annually on the Sunday after St. Patrick’s Day — this year, on March 18 — the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been a tradition since 1952. Thousands of guests line the streets to take in all the floats, marchers, and music. As an added bonus, you won’t need to pay an arm and a leg for parking. Head to an Irish Pub St. Patrick’s just doesn’t feel right without a glass of Guinness. You can buy some cans from the store, but they don’t compare to a freshly pulled pint. Luckily for us, there are plenty of Irish pubs within shouting distance. Between O’Brien’s in Springfield, Brennan’s Place in Holyoke, and The Harp in Amherst, there’s an awesome spot not too far from you. Just be sure to get there early or you’ll risk missing out on the corned beef and cabbage.
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INGREDIENTS
bacon, chopped into small pieces 4 scallions, finely chopped
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3 pounds potatoes
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2 sticks butter
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1 1/4 cups hot milk
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Parsley, for garnish
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1 head cabbage, cored and shredded
mentioning just in case.
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 pound cooked
DIRECTIONS
1. Steam potatoes for 30 minutes. Peel skins and mash flesh thoroughly. 2. Chop 1 stick of butter into small cubes and add to warm potatoes. Once melted, slowly add milk, stirring constantly. 3. Boil cabbage in water. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to tenderize. 4. Add cabbage, bacon, and scallions to mashed potatoes, gently stirring to combine. 5. Serve garnished with parsley and a pat of butter.
Adapted from delish.com.
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