A Swanky St. Pat's!

[wendybeth]

I knew CB&C wasn't a traditional Irish meal, but that got me to wondering what would be. Given the era that St. Patrick lived in, more than likely it was boiled mutton. I think corned beef is a (slight) improvement on that- I've never had mutton, but if it's anything close to lamb then it's nasty ****.

[blueerica]

Originally Posted by wendybeth

I knew CB&C wasn't a traditional Irish meal, but that got me to wondering what would be. Given the era that St. Patrick lived in, more than likely it was boiled mutton. I think corned beef is a (slight) improvement on that- I've never had mutton, but if it's anything close to lamb then it's nasty ****.

Ditto that, on knowing... An old co-worker from Ireland told me. But, it's basically the one time of the year where it's somehow acceptable that I go beyond rational cabbage eating limits and everyone else joins in, thus making the resulting gas 'OK'.

And seriously, if we're eating traditionally Irish, wouldn't we just be eating a lot of potatoes... or ??

Ooh, I'll put my bacon-y note elsewhere. Like here.

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by wendybeth

I knew CB&C wasn't a traditional Irish meal, but that got me to wondering what would be. Given the era that St. Patrick lived in, more than likely it was boiled mutton. I think corned beef is a (slight) improvement on that- I've never had mutton, but if it's anything close to lamb then it's nasty ****.

Lamb is yummy!!!

I've had mutton... A little tough and gamy, but good. (It must be the Welsh in me.)