Today is National Corn Beef and Cabbage day. So get your slow cooker ready for this easy meal . Lisa 1 onion, cut into wedges4 potatoes, peeled and quartered1 pound carrots, cut into large chunks3 cloves garlic, minced3 C water1 bay leaf2 Tbs Sugar2 tablespoons cider vinegar1/2 tsp black pepper1 (3 pound) corned beef brisket [...]
Shamrocks have been symbolic of many things over the years. According to legend, the shamrock was a sacred plant to the Druids of Ireland because its leaves formed a triad, and three was a mystical number in the Celtic religion, as in many others. St. Patrick used the shamrock in the 5th century to illustrate the [...]
This is a quick and easy recipe using your favorite bromine mix as a base But I have included some options to make them special for St Patrick day! 1box of brownie mix 1/4 C Gunnies beer 2 egg 1/2 C vegetable oil I a large Bowl Mix Brownie Mix, egg ,oil and beer. Pour [...]
This Guinness beef stew is a very simple dish, but at the same time, it has a deep, complex, rich flavor. The maltiness of dark beer really does amazing things for the gravy 4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces 2 ½ pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided, or more to taste freshly ground [...]
Today, we celebrate National Girl Scott day with cookies.. March 12th As part of Girl Scout Week, National Girl Scout Day is observed annually on March 12th. Girl Scouting in the United States of America began on this day, March 12, 1912, when Juliette Gordon Low organized the first Girl Scout troop meeting. At this first troop meeting in [...]
It's Thursday and Welcome to my Home. This weekend my family is celebrating a second New Year. The Lunar New Year or the Year of the Dragon. With friends, food, and fun.. Why Celebrate the Lunar New Year ? History It's Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, [...]
Welcome to 2024 Mardi Gras. And today, we are at the Imperial Yam parade.  Its a fun, family-friendly parade in Opelousas, la. Who are the Yam Queen? We are the Elite Opelousas All Female Krewe! Our goal is to make a lasting impression on parade watching. It rolls today at 11 . I will be [...]
Opelousas Gumbo Cook-Off is this weekend. Its a family-friendly event that features live music, a kids’ activity area, silent and live auctions, food, drinks, dancing, and, of course, lots of gumbo to raise moneyfor a good cause. .https://www.thegumbofoundation.org/about-us
It's Friday and today's Road Trip takes us Home for Christmas lights. Opelousas , Louisiana : 30 minutes down I49 lighting of Le Vieux Village : It's the most wonderful time of the year, and aren't we lucky to celebrate the holidays right here in Acadiana! We have a lot of really fun family events [...]
So if you happen to be in Lafayette, La. Come visit this yearly holiday event. -.Opening night of Noel Acadien au Village is December 3, 2023!! Open from 5:30- 9 pm each night buy tickets at the gate or online. https://www.purecountry1067.com/event/noel-acadien-au-village/ Noel Acadien au Village features half-a-million lights, including the fully lit Chapel, NEW ANIMATIONS, [...]
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