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serious crayons:
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What exactly were the Ides of March? I mean, before they acquired historical significance via Caesar? What did they signify? How did one celebrate?
I'm more into St. Patrick's Day, myself. Not to go to an Irish bar and drink Guinness and Jameson (though that doesn't sound too bad) but to make a corned beef and cabbage dinner. I don't think I did that last year, but most years I have done it.
Years ago, a woman I was interviewing told me she had a great recipe for corned beef. The ingredients included half a can of Guinness.
"The only problem is, then you're stuck with half a can and I don't know know what you would do with that," she said.
I looked at her. She was serious.
Jeff Wrangler:
--- Quote from: serious crayons on March 16, 2018, 09:14:38 am ---What exactly were the Ides of March? I mean, before they acquired historical significance via Caesar? What did they signify? How did one celebrate?
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I always figured it was just the middle of the month, more or less, but apparently a lot more went on:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ides_of_March
--- Quote ---I'm more into St. Patrick's Day, myself. Not to go to an Irish bar and drink Guinness and Jameson (though that doesn't sound too bad) but to make a corned beef and cabbage dinner. I don't think I did that last year, but most years I have done it.
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CB&C is good. I once went to a restaurant that advertised it was featuring it as a special for St. Patrick's Day. It was pretty good. I paired it with a glass of Jameson's (Irish whiskey). The Jameson's was good, too, but not good enough for me to give up scotch.
CellarDweller:
Hello Bettermost friends!
;D
Looks to be a decent weekend! ;D I hope the weather holds, but predictions of a Nor'easter for Tuesday/Wednesday is predicted, and they can't say how much snow (if any) we'll get.
Going to my parents' place on Saturday to celebrate birthdays. :D Both of my brothers didn't celebrate their bdays this year (Feb and March) due to snow, flu, and other issues.
CellarDweller:
--- Quote from: serious crayons on March 16, 2018, 09:14:38 am ---What exactly were the Ides of March? I mean, before they acquired historical significance via Caesar? What did they signify? How did one celebrate?
I'm more into St. Patrick's Day, myself. Not to go to an Irish bar and drink Guinness and Jameson (though that doesn't sound too bad) but to make a corned beef and cabbage dinner. I don't think I did that last year, but most years I have done it.
Years ago, a woman I was interviewing told me she had a great recipe for corned beef. The ingredients included half a can of Guinness.
"The only problem is, then you're stuck with half a can and I don't know know what you would do with that," she said.
I looked at her. She was serious.
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I generally don't go out for St. Patrick's Day......I'd rather stay home and avoid the crazy drunks to come out for days like this. :laugh:
--- Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 16, 2018, 09:23:17 am ---I always figured it was just the middle of the month, more or less, but apparently a lot more went on:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ides_of_March
CB&C is good. I once went to a restaurant that advertised it was featuring it as a special for St. Patrick's Day. It was pretty good. I paired it with a glass of Jameson's (Irish whiskey). The Jameson's was good, too, but not good enough for me to give up scotch.
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Interesting info on the Ides. Thanks Jeff!
I never liked CB&C, so I've avoided it on this holiday. I have had soda bread, but I don't like raisins, so I tend to pick them out. LOL
This week I went to Zinburger with some coworkers, and for the holiday, their "Burger of the Week" was a Shepherd’s Pie Burger. Fresh ground Certified Angus Beef patty, roasted corn, mushy peas, whipped potato, GUINNESS braised onions and Cheddar cheese.
Jeff Wrangler:
--- Quote from: CellarDweller on March 16, 2018, 06:08:52 pm ---Shepherd’s Pie Burger.
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