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Tag Archives: Irish

Irish Colcannon (mashed potatoes and cabbage)

  March 13, 2013 - 4:52 pm | Gluten-free, Real Food (Weston Price), Recipes, Vegetarian
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I originally learned how to make colcannon from Irish movies. “Learned” is a strong word. Basically, I found out there was an Irish dish that consisted of mashed potatoes and cabbage. When I made it, people would say, “Why is this so good?? What’s in this?” I would tell them… Read on →

Tagged Irish

Hot Toddy

  October 3, 2012 - 10:21 pm | Drinks, Health & Wellness, Real Food (Weston Price), Recipes
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The first time I remember having a hot toddy—a warm alcoholic beverage used to warm and heal, what’s better than that—was at an Irish pub in Amsterdam. For my whole trip there, I had a massive head cold. During the day I wandered the city, using what little brain power I… Read on →

Tagged alcohol, home remedies, Irish
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