St Patrick Day Crafts and fun

St Patrick Day Crafts and fun

This Thursday we are having fun with Shamrock crafts. So grab some basic supplies and let's have fun.... Shamrock Sun catcher : Tissue Paper or Square Tissue Paper Pieces Clear Contact Paper  or Self-Adhesive Laminating Sheets  Scissors Black Cardstock, shamrock shape Cut out the template and use it to trace around black cardstock. Then cut out the middle and [...]

History and Growling of Shamrocks

History and Growling of Shamrocks

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 [...]

Irish Apple Cake

Irish Apple Cake

This is my Grams Apple cake that she always made this time of year; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened (room temperature) 1 cup (7-ounces) granulated sugar 1 large egg beaten (room temperature) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon Kosher salt ½ teaspoon baking powde 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup (5-ounces) all-purpose flour 2 to 4 granny smith apples peeled, cored, and diced (2 cups) ½ cup chopped pecans toaste 1 Tablespoon Turbinado sugar [...]

St Patrick Day : KEY LIME PIE (No Bake)

St  Patrick Day : KEY LIME PIE (No Bake)

Ingredients : 1 ½ cup graham cracker crumbs 3 Tablespoon sugar 6 Tablespoon butter melted Filling 8 ounces cream cheese softened 1 cup whipped cream 1 can sweetened condensed milk ½ cup key lime juice Zest from 2 limes Topping1 cup heavy whipping cream 3 Tablespoon powdered sugar Lime zest optional Mix together the graham crumbs, butter and sugar. Press into a 9 inch pie pan and use the bottom of a flat glass or [...]

Book Review: Irish Knit Murder 

Book Review:  Irish Knit Murder 

A member of a prominent New Jersey family has been found dead on St. Patrick’s Day—and Pamela Paterson and her knitting club have a parade of suspects . . .The Listers have been part of Arborville society for generations—though seventy-something Isobel Lister doesn’t fit the role of upper-crust heiress. She’s always been a colorful character, [...]

Road Trip Time; St Patrick Day Parade 2022

Road Trip Time; St Patrick Day Parade 2022

Welcome to Thursday 's Road trip time - and today we are in Baton Rouge,La at the annual St Patrick Day Parade ! This year it will be this Saturday but I have highlights from last year parade and Run. So come have fun! And if you are new to the area spend some time [...]

St Patrick Day : No Bake Grasshopper Pie

St Patrick Day : No Bake Grasshopper Pie

Grass hopper Pie 6 ounces cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk15 drops green food coloring24 chocolate-covered mint cookies, divided2 cups whipped topping1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches) In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in milk until smooth. Beat in the food coloring. Coarsely crush 16 cookies; [...]

Home : St Patrick Day

Home : St Patrick Day

Door Wreath : My favorite grapevine wreath decorated with Green. Supplies from Hobby Lobby. Outside Decoration: This little guy is made from a painted Clay pot , pipe cleaners and paper. For the Kids Some fun kids crafts to make with basic supplies. Paper plate crafts, finger puppet, Shamrock, paper clover necklace . Paper plate [...]

Baily’s Irish Cream cake

Baily’s Irish Cream cake

This Sunday I am cracking open GG recipe box and sharing Aunt Kate Bundt cake recipe. The perfect cake for St Patrick Day celebration: Cake: 1 cup chopped pecans1 package boxed yellow cake mix1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix4 large eggs1/4 cup water1/2 cup vegetable oil3/4 cup Irish Cream Liqueur Glaze: 1/2 cup butter1/4 cup water1 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup Irish Cream Liqueur Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan. [...]