Tips for Next St. Patrick's Day

First of all, if you live near a Trader Joe's, get your corned beef from them:It has no nitrates! And very little fat compared to the ones in regular stores. And the combination of spices they use are really yummy.

Also..cook the carrots, potatoes and cabbage in a separate pot from the corned beef. Why? The vegetables take on too salty a flavor if cooked with the beef, plus they lose their vibrant color.


Our meal for March 17th: I also made Irish Soda Bread with 1/2 wheat flour.