Sunday's ice cream social was a huge hit. The kids LOVED it. For only $5 or
$4 for a family.,...we had hot dogs, ice cream, face painting and crafts plus little prizes....from a kids' point of view...what's not to LOVE!! Will let you know about the next event so you can mark your calendar! Plus they had Irish accordian music. Also met a woman by the name of Maureen O'Looney who does an Irish radio show on Weds evenings. Lots of grandparents with the parents and grandchildren. Good family bonding! Will post a picture soon.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Mary Pat Kelly
Author of Galway Bay....got all my grown children, nieces, sister all reading it. I'm glad because they
are telling me that they didn't know how much the Irish had suffered. Decided
to blog Mary Pat Kelly (the author). I'll let you know if I hear from her. Hear
she comes to Chicago as this was where she grew up. Now she lives in New York. Heard she is in the process of negotiations for the book to be made into a movie. If anyone wants to contact me re any other Irish books or movies they loved...please pass along to me.
are telling me that they didn't know how much the Irish had suffered. Decided
to blog Mary Pat Kelly (the author). I'll let you know if I hear from her. Hear
she comes to Chicago as this was where she grew up. Now she lives in New York. Heard she is in the process of negotiations for the book to be made into a movie. If anyone wants to contact me re any other Irish books or movies they loved...please pass along to me.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
pizza
Met up with some Irish granny friends for pizza last night. We all started
laughing about how our fathers (from Ireland) never thought of pizza as
a food. We were teenagers when we were first introduced to it but our dads
wanted no part of it...they thought it was too spicey.
laughing about how our fathers (from Ireland) never thought of pizza as
a food. We were teenagers when we were first introduced to it but our dads
wanted no part of it...they thought it was too spicey.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Irish Soda Bread
Here it is....the only KEY to the success of this bread is the heat of the oven.
It must be 350 and at that temp for about l0 minutes otherwise the middle won't be as done...also...let it sit for awhile after it is finished.
Kathleen's Irish Soda Bread (very easy)
3 cups of flour
2/3 cup of sugar
l tablespoon of baking powder
l TEASpoon of baking soda
l and l/2 cups or more raisins...if the kids like them
2 eggs beaten
l and l/2 cups of buttermilk
2 tablespoons of oil (I use corn oil)
I mix dry first then all of the liquids separate and then throw them all in
together and mix. Lightly grease the pan (a little extra oil) so it will come
out easily....this makes one loaf.
It must be 350 and at that temp for about l0 minutes otherwise the middle won't be as done...also...let it sit for awhile after it is finished.
Kathleen's Irish Soda Bread (very easy)
3 cups of flour
2/3 cup of sugar
l tablespoon of baking powder
l TEASpoon of baking soda
l and l/2 cups or more raisins...if the kids like them
2 eggs beaten
l and l/2 cups of buttermilk
2 tablespoons of oil (I use corn oil)
I mix dry first then all of the liquids separate and then throw them all in
together and mix. Lightly grease the pan (a little extra oil) so it will come
out easily....this makes one loaf.
Monday, August 22, 2011
back to school
one of my little traditions is to make Irish Soda Bread for the kids when they
go back to school. In my next blog, I'll include the recipe. This year however
will be even better because my oldest grandchild will be invited to join in.
She is nine....I hate to invite the 5 and 6 year olds because it is all about flour here and flour there. This time, though, I'll have some jam that I received as
a gift from one of my cousins in Ireland. I've treated it like "gold" because they made the black currant jam from the same bushes my grandmother used
over l00 years ago...that little ol blackberry is still producing delicious berries year after year...isn't that just the best? Of course, they will be asked to use it "sparingly".
go back to school. In my next blog, I'll include the recipe. This year however
will be even better because my oldest grandchild will be invited to join in.
She is nine....I hate to invite the 5 and 6 year olds because it is all about flour here and flour there. This time, though, I'll have some jam that I received as
a gift from one of my cousins in Ireland. I've treated it like "gold" because they made the black currant jam from the same bushes my grandmother used
over l00 years ago...that little ol blackberry is still producing delicious berries year after year...isn't that just the best? Of course, they will be asked to use it "sparingly".
Friday, August 19, 2011
Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Last night I taught my 3 grandchildren their "basic" Irish song. This is
the one they sing when they all gather round in a party mode...someone always yells out....
let's sing "When Irish Eyes are Smiling"...
So here it is:
When Irish eyes are smiling
Sure it's like a morn in spring
in the lilt of Irish laughter
you can hear the angels sing
When Irish hearts are happy
All the world seem bright and gay
and when Irish eyes are smiling
sure they'll steal your heart away
did you just hummm it.....great song!!
the one they sing when they all gather round in a party mode...someone always yells out....
let's sing "When Irish Eyes are Smiling"...
So here it is:
When Irish eyes are smiling
Sure it's like a morn in spring
in the lilt of Irish laughter
you can hear the angels sing
When Irish hearts are happy
All the world seem bright and gay
and when Irish eyes are smiling
sure they'll steal your heart away
did you just hummm it.....great song!!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
p.s. to Ice Cream Social event
Social event is open to all families with kids aged 12 and under. Hopefully
there will be other events for the older ones as well. Will keep you updated.
there will be other events for the older ones as well. Will keep you updated.
Irish Blessing
In my last blog, I mentioned the children's event at the Heritage Center in Chicago. What I envision is for us grandparents (parents too)...to have
an IRISH bonding experience with our families. We will meet up with others who share the same intention and create some great Irish memories.
As the note said, this is the lst Shamrock Kids Club Ice Cream Social so
let's support it and see what else they have on their agenda. Let the fun begin!
an IRISH bonding experience with our families. We will meet up with others who share the same intention and create some great Irish memories.
As the note said, this is the lst Shamrock Kids Club Ice Cream Social so
let's support it and see what else they have on their agenda. Let the fun begin!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
something to think about for the kids
The Irish Heritage Center has a club for kids called The Shamrock Kids Club.
They are having their first annual ICE CREAM SOCIAL on Sunday,
August 28th from 2-5p.m. at the Heritage Center at 4626 N.Knox in
Chicago...RSVP 773-282-7035 ext l0 suggested donation would be
$5 and $4 for members. Their website is www.irish-american.org
There will be ice cream (kids can "accessorize their own), hot dogs,
music, face painting, arts & crafts, tours and more. Sounds like a good way
to involve the kids in their heritage. I'm hoping to attend.
They are having their first annual ICE CREAM SOCIAL on Sunday,
August 28th from 2-5p.m. at the Heritage Center at 4626 N.Knox in
Chicago...RSVP 773-282-7035 ext l0 suggested donation would be
$5 and $4 for members. Their website is www.irish-american.org
There will be ice cream (kids can "accessorize their own), hot dogs,
music, face painting, arts & crafts, tours and more. Sounds like a good way
to involve the kids in their heritage. I'm hoping to attend.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Galway Bay
Just finished this book. Tried reading it a few years ago but it started slow so
I put it down. If you get a chance, try it and get past the first 80 or so pages. It
is GREAT!! Author is Mary Pat Kelly. I connected to it on so many levels. There were so many "mysteries" about the famine. No one talked about it.
Many of my dad's generation, never wanted to go back to Ireland once they
were settled here. I always wondered why? Reading this book gave me a
clearer picture on where some of my dad's generation were really "coming
from"
I put it down. If you get a chance, try it and get past the first 80 or so pages. It
is GREAT!! Author is Mary Pat Kelly. I connected to it on so many levels. There were so many "mysteries" about the famine. No one talked about it.
Many of my dad's generation, never wanted to go back to Ireland once they
were settled here. I always wondered why? Reading this book gave me a
clearer picture on where some of my dad's generation were really "coming
from"
Sunday, August 14, 2011
A little about me
I am first generation Irish. My father was born in Co. Mayo, Ireland. My mother was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Her parents were also born in Ireland.
Many of the little traditions that are so part of who I am were because of
their Irish roots. I believe in passing on tradition. My children are also of
Irish descent; however, their children are mixed nationalities. Viva le difference! Hopefully their other grandparents will help them to be aware of
whatever traditions they celebrate. My goal is to pass along what I know.
Many of the little traditions that are so part of who I am were because of
their Irish roots. I believe in passing on tradition. My children are also of
Irish descent; however, their children are mixed nationalities. Viva le difference! Hopefully their other grandparents will help them to be aware of
whatever traditions they celebrate. My goal is to pass along what I know.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Grandchildren
I wanted my grandchildren to know more about their roots and Irish heritage.
They are young but I feel I need to start now.....there will be a time when they won't be as interested and so feel that this was the time to "seize the moment".
They are young but I feel I need to start now.....there will be a time when they won't be as interested and so feel that this was the time to "seize the moment".
Why I am starting this blog....
Just came back from a trip to Ireland and the ancestral home of my father.
I've been visiting there for more than 40 years....since my first trip back with
him when I was a young girl. So many memories that I want to be able to
pass along to my grandchildren. Don't want them to lose any of their Irish heritage.
I've been visiting there for more than 40 years....since my first trip back with
him when I was a young girl. So many memories that I want to be able to
pass along to my grandchildren. Don't want them to lose any of their Irish heritage.
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