I’ve planned this day since the beginning of January. I spent hours scouring the internet for traditional Irish recipes - Determined that we would have an authentic, homemade corned beef dinner. One that I corned myself. A carefully selected brisket and lovingly prepared brine. Waiting weeks for the process to perfect. Soda bread, root vegetables and cabbage.
And in my own long-established tradition, as I prepare our evening meal - the tempting aromas wafting from the heart of our home - I take much comfort in the fact that I never actually shared this dream with anyone else. Because we’re having chili.
Keep smiling and have a fun day!
"Baby Sister"-Bekah said,
March 17, 2010 @ 2:51 pm
Hahahaha I love this picture! Classic King Leprechaun
Samantha Smith said,
March 18, 2010 @ 11:46 am
thanks for the belly laugh!
thequirkyredhead said,
March 19, 2010 @ 9:28 am
I had chili too. But you are ahead of me…I didn’t dream of anything more and my chili was from Wendy’s eaten late after church and the gym.
The Pie Mistress said,
March 19, 2010 @ 9:31 am
I look at it as we got a jump on Cinco de Mayo! Not that chili is really all that Mexican. It just makes me feel better regarding my failure.
Jason said,
March 20, 2010 @ 8:50 am
Man, that picture is a classic!
tickledred said,
March 23, 2010 @ 6:23 pm
How did I miss this last week? I adore this pic of your hubby!
Mama said,
April 5, 2010 @ 2:04 pm
I have to say – I like the clean shaven look better.
Mama