One of my Favorite Meals
A lifelong affair with corned beef and cabbage16 total reviews
Comment from jpduck
I was fascinated by this. I'm astonished that anyone still knows how to make corned beef, beyond opening a tin.
Typos/SPAGs. (Square brackets indicate suggested deletions, and asterisks, suggested insertions):
'I could [literally] eat past*a* three hundred and sixty-three days a year' ('literally' doesn't add any meaning to this sentence).
'and those carrots scattered about.' (Insert a blank line after this to mark the new paragraph).
Adrian
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2016
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I was fascinated by this. I'm astonished that anyone still knows how to make corned beef, beyond opening a tin.
Typos/SPAGs. (Square brackets indicate suggested deletions, and asterisks, suggested insertions):
'I could [literally] eat past*a* three hundred and sixty-three days a year' ('literally' doesn't add any meaning to this sentence).
'and those carrots scattered about.' (Insert a blank line after this to mark the new paragraph).
Adrian
Comment Written 15-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2016
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Thank you, Adrian for this review and corrections. I always appreciate them and believe me I try to learn from them. John
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
We are not having corned beef and cabbage so go ahead and have my serving. I don't know if I've ever had it. I've probably had everything separate so I'm sure I'd like it. Great job friend and enjoy you meal
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2016
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We are not having corned beef and cabbage so go ahead and have my serving. I don't know if I've ever had it. I've probably had everything separate so I'm sure I'd like it. Great job friend and enjoy you meal
Comment Written 14-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2016
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Thank you EL for reading and sharing. John
Comment from Sasha
I am Scottish with a smidgen of Irish thrown in. corned beef and cabbage has always been a dish served on St. Patricks Day. There are a few places here in Mazatlan that will be serving it, but considering the only spices they have are salt and a dozen different types of peppers, I am curious as to how it will taste. Maybe the best would be to make my own and just use salt and regular pepper for spices. I thoroughly enjoyed this and especially liked your humorous ending. Keep up with the great work.
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2016
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I am Scottish with a smidgen of Irish thrown in. corned beef and cabbage has always been a dish served on St. Patricks Day. There are a few places here in Mazatlan that will be serving it, but considering the only spices they have are salt and a dozen different types of peppers, I am curious as to how it will taste. Maybe the best would be to make my own and just use salt and regular pepper for spices. I thoroughly enjoyed this and especially liked your humorous ending. Keep up with the great work.
Comment Written 14-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2016
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Thank you valarie for reading and sharing. John
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
Yep, I have mine in the fridge ready to go. It wouldn't be St. Patrick's Day without it. I think I'll skip the green beer though. Perhaps lime Koolaid this year. It's really good with a little lime sherbet floating in it. Well written, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2016
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Yep, I have mine in the fridge ready to go. It wouldn't be St. Patrick's Day without it. I think I'll skip the green beer though. Perhaps lime Koolaid this year. It's really good with a little lime sherbet floating in it. Well written, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 14-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2016
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Debbie, thank you for stopping by to read and share. John
Comment from IndianaIrish
Well, this sure made my mouth water and get me excited for Thursday's CB&C dinner...and of course the Guinness. I Always make Irish soda bread to go with the meal. You describe your Mama's skills wonderfully. Have a wonderful St. Paddy's Day and enjoy your meal and stout. A few things to look at...
The enamored St. Patrick(')s Day meal of corned beef, cabbage and potatoes
A five(-)pound corned beef and two heads of cabbage. In recent years, cabbage typically has(had) been on sales(sale) for the holiday
Later in the week(,) I'll pick up my Guinness four-pack, in bottles.
Although my heritage is Italian and I could literally eat past(a) three hundred and sixty-three(four??) days a year, I must keep that final day for corned beef and cabbage.
aluminum stock pot(stockpot) with those seasonings on the stove for hours. Before I left for school(,) she would be at the kitchen counter
With one final step remaining(,) she'd add the white potatoes.
(Need a line space between this and the previous sentence)There would be a dish of spicy mustard for
She did a great job with this Irish meal for being a full(-)blooded Italian,
Years later(,) our three children did as well. Our daughter, who lives in Maryland(,) makes a
Slainte,
Girleen
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2016
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Well, this sure made my mouth water and get me excited for Thursday's CB&C dinner...and of course the Guinness. I Always make Irish soda bread to go with the meal. You describe your Mama's skills wonderfully. Have a wonderful St. Paddy's Day and enjoy your meal and stout. A few things to look at...
The enamored St. Patrick(')s Day meal of corned beef, cabbage and potatoes
A five(-)pound corned beef and two heads of cabbage. In recent years, cabbage typically has(had) been on sales(sale) for the holiday
Later in the week(,) I'll pick up my Guinness four-pack, in bottles.
Although my heritage is Italian and I could literally eat past(a) three hundred and sixty-three(four??) days a year, I must keep that final day for corned beef and cabbage.
aluminum stock pot(stockpot) with those seasonings on the stove for hours. Before I left for school(,) she would be at the kitchen counter
With one final step remaining(,) she'd add the white potatoes.
(Need a line space between this and the previous sentence)There would be a dish of spicy mustard for
She did a great job with this Irish meal for being a full(-)blooded Italian,
Years later(,) our three children did as well. Our daughter, who lives in Maryland(,) makes a
Slainte,
Girleen
Comment Written 14-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2016
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Girleen, thank you for reading and sharing, I took note of all my screw-ups. One of these days I'll get it right to write.
John
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Yummm... You got my mouth watering, John. I love it too, tho I'm far from being Irish. Ukranian, actually. But I'm used to eating it and cooking it, so we'll enjoy a dinner like yours. My daughter is coming for a week's visit, and she can help us eat it. :)
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2016
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Yummm... You got my mouth watering, John. I love it too, tho I'm far from being Irish. Ukranian, actually. But I'm used to eating it and cooking it, so we'll enjoy a dinner like yours. My daughter is coming for a week's visit, and she can help us eat it. :)
Comment Written 14-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2016
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Thank you Phyllis. Enjoy your time with your daughter.
John
Comment from DonandVicki
This is spooky, I just spent all morning preparing 25 pounds of corned beef for a big crowd tomorrow. I will boil the cabbage potatoes and carrots tomorrow.
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2016
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This is spooky, I just spent all morning preparing 25 pounds of corned beef for a big crowd tomorrow. I will boil the cabbage potatoes and carrots tomorrow.
Comment Written 13-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2016
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I'm in. I got the Guinness. What's the address?
Thank you for reading and sharing. I always appreciate your stopping by. John
Comment from Janet Foor
There definitely is something to the premise, "Everyone's Irish on St. Paddy's Day"!
I enjoyed reading about your St. Patrick's Day dinner. I'm getting hungry for it now. I am Irish and we are having the neighbors over for dinner this year for St. Patrick's Day corned beef and cabbage. Our children are grown and gone and it's more fun to cook this meal for a crowd.
Irish blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2016
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There definitely is something to the premise, "Everyone's Irish on St. Paddy's Day"!
I enjoyed reading about your St. Patrick's Day dinner. I'm getting hungry for it now. I am Irish and we are having the neighbors over for dinner this year for St. Patrick's Day corned beef and cabbage. Our children are grown and gone and it's more fun to cook this meal for a crowd.
Irish blessings
Janet
Comment Written 13-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2016
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Don't forget the Guinness. Actually I already started today by having a couple this afternoon.
Thank you Janet. Enjoy!!
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Oh I won't forget the Guinness. But I like my Irish coffee or some Bailey's Irish Cream too. At this rate St. Paddy's Day may have to be a week long celebration. Lol💚🍀🍀💚
Comment from boxergirl
Hey John,
Love your story about your mom's cooking and family traditions. My mouth was watering as you described the cabbage and corn beef.
I agree that "Everyone is Irish on St. Paddy's Day! :-)
I think you left an "A" off the end of pasta?
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2016
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Hey John,
Love your story about your mom's cooking and family traditions. My mouth was watering as you described the cabbage and corn beef.
I agree that "Everyone is Irish on St. Paddy's Day! :-)
I think you left an "A" off the end of pasta?
Comment Written 13-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2016
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Thank you for reading and for the "a"... Always appreciated.
Comment from humpwhistle
John, I share your passion for corned beef and cabbage--but more. As we all know, the only time corned beef goes on sale is the lead up to St Paddy's day. So I buy early and often. I've already cooked and eaten two briskets, and have three more tucked away in the freezer to enjoy later in the year. I suggest you do something similar. Buy when it's cheap, enjoy whenever you feel like it.
Potatoes, carrots, and cabbage are easy to come by.
Just knowing I have some corned beef sitting in the freezer gives me something to look forward to. Hell, CB&C needn't be a once a year treat.
Damn! Now I'm hungry again.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2016
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John, I share your passion for corned beef and cabbage--but more. As we all know, the only time corned beef goes on sale is the lead up to St Paddy's day. So I buy early and often. I've already cooked and eaten two briskets, and have three more tucked away in the freezer to enjoy later in the year. I suggest you do something similar. Buy when it's cheap, enjoy whenever you feel like it.
Potatoes, carrots, and cabbage are easy to come by.
Just knowing I have some corned beef sitting in the freezer gives me something to look forward to. Hell, CB&C needn't be a once a year treat.
Damn! Now I'm hungry again.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 13-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2016
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Thanks Lee. I agree with your philosophy, just can't get my wife to buy into it.
Thanks for stopping by. John
