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Get your Irish on and have a happy St. Patrick’s Day with the ideas in this Howcast video series.
Instructions : Don’t drink unless you’re of legal age. Drink responsibly, and never drink and drive. Step 1: Visit a museum Visit a museum. You can go to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum to honor the first president of Irish heritage. Step 2: Watch the parade Watch the parade. On the Sunday …
Instructions Step 1: Wear green Don’t get pinched for wearing something other than green. Wear your green gear with pride. TIP: Add a “Kiss Me I’m Irish” button to your attire for some added fun. It might work even better than mistletoe at Christmas. Step 2: Make a non-alcoholic punch Make a non-alcoholic green punch …
Instructions Step 1: Cube beef Trim the beef of any fat or gristle and cut it into 2-inch cubes. Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of the butter to the pan. Step 2: Dredge and brown beef Place the flour in a shallow dish. …
Instructions Step 1: Watch and learn Listen and learn. The best way to learn any accent is to observe and imitate it. Find speakers with the accent, or look for authentic examples of it in movies or audio recordings. Step 2: Match inflection Match the famous lilt, or pitch pattern of an Irish accent. Practice …
Instructions Step 1: Say hello Give everyone you meet a pleasant, “Dia duit!” which means, “Good day!” Step 2: Exchange pleasantries Respond to a greeting of “Dia duit,” with “Dia is Muire duit,” which means “God and Mary to you.” Step 3: Be polite Be polite by knowing how to say please – “le d’thoil” …
Instructions Step 1: Bake potatoes Arrange the potato wedges or waffle fries on a baking sheet and bake according to the directions on the package. Step 2: Add toppings Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Sprinkle the potatoes with the bacon, cheese, and scallions. Then return them to the oven until the cheese is melted …
Instructions Step 1: Blend garlic Begin the pesto by putting a clove of garlic in the food processor and blend it until fine. Step 2: Add pine nuts Add pine nuts, basil, salt, and parmesan, and blend them until fine. Step 3: Add oil While the machine is still running, slowly add the oil, mixing …
Instructions Step 1: Wash the meat Wash the brisket in cold water, then put it and the peppercorns or packaged pickling spices into a large stock pot and fill with just enough water to cover the meat. Step 2: Boil Bring the water to a boil, and skim the bubbles and residue from the surface …
Instructions Step 1: Sift Sift four cups of bread flour into a large bowl with your baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Step 2: Add buttermilk Pour buttermilk into the dry mixture, stirring until dough is formed. Step 3: Knead dough Flour a clean, dry surface and knead the dough for one minute. TIP: You …
Instructions Step 1: Send out invitations Send out invitations a few weeks in advance. Decorate them with shamrocks, leprechauns, rainbows, and/or pots of gold. Or simply print them on green paper. Step 2: Plan the main menu Plan the menu. Corned beef and cabbage is traditional, but feel free to serve something else, like a …
Instructions Step 1: Dress in a little green Dress in a little green—emphasis on little. Dubliners don’t go around wrapped head-to-toe in green with ‘Kiss me, I’m Irish’ buttons and plastic bowler hats. A splash of green is all you need. TIP: Go ahead and pinch anyone who’s not wearing any green; that’s a time-honored …
Instructions Step 1: Chill beer mugs Chill some 16-ounce beer mugs in the freezer. Step 2: Add food coloring When the glasses are nice and frosty, add a few drops of green food coloring to the bottom of each. Step 3: Substitute curaçao If you’d prefer not to use food dye, add of shot of …
