Okay, so we aren't Irish. I did go to a Catholic grade school called St Patrick's when I was a kid, but since probably half of the students were Italian, I don't think I gained any Irish points there. We had to wear scratchy green uniforms, but that was about it. And ever since an unfortunate entanglement with green beer back many years ago [and not by me, I assure you.] we aren't very likely to be a part of many of your typical St. Patrick's Day celebrations either. Except for the food, of ... Read More about Guinness Beef Stew
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Chuck Steak Chili
Did you know that today is National Chili Day? I am not sure who decides these things, but as was the case with National Margarita Day last Saturday, I am a pretty big fan of this one. Chili is one of the reasons that I can and freeze as many stewed tomatoes as possible every fall. The work seems lighter when I concentrate on pots of bubbling tomato-ey goodness to come, instead of the fact that Larry just brought in yet another 5 gallon pail of ripe tomatoes. I make a lot of different kinds of ... Read More about Chuck Steak Chili
Italian Meatballs
I should start by admitting that I am not, in the least bit, of Italian heritage. We have a lot of German on one side and some Scots on the other and the rest is most likely a hodge-podge, much as is the case with a lot of Americans. But, I grew up in an area of Upstate NY where at one time, the primary economic force was a company called Endicott Johnson, a shoe manufacturing company. Because it was relatively easy to find a decent job here, it was an area that attracted a lot of immigrants ... Read More about Italian Meatballs