Traditional Irish Dinner

St. Patrick's Day was last Thursday. I love St. Patrick's Day!

This year, for the first time, I did the whole traditional Irish meal.

I made Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes, Carrots and Irish Soda Bread!

It took hours to cook it all. I put the meat in the pot and boiled it forever. I chopped carrots and cabbage and then peeled and cut potatoes. I made the bread dough. I made a giant mess in the kitchen, more than once, and cleaned it all up, more than once.

I was so happy with the way it all turned out.

I've never actually had Corned Beef and cabbage. Actually, I don't think I've ever had Corned Beef at all. I've also never had Irish Soda Bread. So, I'm not exactly sure how it was all supposed to taste but I think it tasted Pretty good!

The Kiddo liked it too! J, of course, only ate the meat and potatoes because he's sort of (A LOT) picky. I loved it!

HGotW: Josh Gates. St. Patrick's Day Edition

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

I love St. Patrick's Day! (My post yesterday should have pretty much cemented that fact.)

Today is going to be a GOOD St. Patrick's Day!!! Today Destination Truth will be LIVE in Ireland conducting an investigation. LIVE!

I love Destination Truth! I love the silly investigations, I love the crew and I Love the host! Josh Gates is one of the funniest guys ever and an amazing host.

So, in honor of Destination Truth's first ever live investigation this weeks Hot Guy is . . .

Josh Gates

(My favorite)

If you like paranormal reality TV shows, Ireland, the Legend of the Banshee or just love to laugh then you should turn on the Syfy network tonight at 7/6c and enjoy some Josh Gates and Destination Truth!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

An Excerpt From My Wardrobe: Crazy Irish Wannabe Edition

I'm not insane . . . I promise . . .

It's just that I can't resist a St. Patrick's Day shirt!

In my defense, these have been collected through the years . . . I didn't buy them all at one time! :)

They're just so cute. And such pretty colors!

I also have a pair of dorm pants with Kermit the Frog and clovers on them that says "It's Not Easy Being Green" but I forgot to put them in the photo.

Seriously, can't resist!

Which one will I wear tomorrow . . . ? Hmmmmm

Random Tuesday Thoughts!

Welcome to another editon of Random Tuesday Thoughts. Here you will find a collection of thoughts that probably wouldn't work so well as their own post. (Although, I have been known to expand on a Random Tuesday Thought in another post.) If you want to join in and post some of your own Randomness you can click this cool little box and join the fun at Keely's place:

1. You know what we (the Kiddo and I) really like? Magic Washcloths. Those dollar washcloths that are all squished into a little square or an egg and expand when you put them in water. They're so fun, we just love them! They have all kind of fun character pictures.

2. I'm trying to figure out the best way to let my TKD instructor know that on St. Patrick's Day I will be skipping class to stay home and watch TV. Josh Gates and the Destination Truth team will be conducting thier first ever live investigation and they're doing it in Ireland!! I would have stayed home for live DT anyway but in IRELAND!? I'm So There!

3. I heard someone talking the other day about being backstage at a concert. The headliner wasWill Smith and another female pop star. According to this person talking people were directed Not To Look At this female pop star per her own request. Really? No, really? What, is she some sort of goddess or something?

4. When we go to Pennsylvania in April I'm going to have to create a budget JUST for coffee! They have Dunkin' Donuts AND Starbucks!!

4. You know what's awesome? AllRecipes.com's Menu Planner! It's only available to supporting members but it's way worth it. Especially if you plan your meals! Everytime you put a recipe in your menu Allrecipes adds the ingredients to a shopping list! Perfect!

5. I watch too much TV. Seriously, Toby TiVo is going to rebel one of these days. I watch too much TV and then I hear that awesome people are going to have new shows soon! No! I can't! I don't have time! (Ashley Judd, Kiefer Sutherland, Don Johnson, Michael Rosenbaum? Stop!)

6. WHY do couples share Facebook accounts? Are they afraid there aren't enough to go around? I have more than one Facebook friend who's name look like "JoeSally Smith" or "EvanandLiz Jones" Seriously?

7. Then there are the Facebook accounts that say "Shawna Macintyre" but Shawna's husband posts ALL the time saying "This is Chris, I just wanted to comment on this . . ." Get your own account, Chris!!!


Alright, I think that may be enough random for today. Have a great day all you wonderful, Random people!

Random Tuesday Thoughts!

It's Tuesday! Time for some Random Thoughts! If you want to play click the Random box below and join the fun over at Keely's blog!

1. Saw Percy Jackson last night. Sean Bean is a god. Literally. He didn't have near enough screen time. He never does. But it was nice seeing him on the big screen (that's so rare) and he looked Good! Especially the scene in the beginning. *Smile*

2. J got me two seasons of Bones on DVD for Valentine's Day. Perfect gift!

3. Looking forward to traveling home to Pennsylvania in a month or two. Haven't seen my family since last Easter. FAR too long!

4. I LOVE the Olympics! So much fun and Patriotism. Just love them.

5. The season finale of Leverage is tomorrow night. This makes me sad. TNT's scheduling is ridiculous. I also think that they need more episodes in a season.

6. The bright side to number 5 is that Wednesday nights will now be clear for Ghost Hunters and Destination Truth (I really enjoy watching Josh Gates. Very funny.) which both start in March.

7. I don't play Farmville, Cafe World, Mafia Wars, Fish Tank or really anything like that on Facebook. WHY do people insist on sending me things for these games!? Go away!

8. I bought the World's Most Comfortable Pants Ever at Walmart the other night. They now have a bunch of stuff out for St. Patrick's Day (My second favorite Holiday after Christmas) and they have AWESOME lounge kind of pants that say Guiness on them. They also have Elmo and Kermit the Frog ones. Highly recommeneded SOOO Comfy!

9. Happy Pancake Day! We had purple pancakes here. I love food coloring!

Well, I suppose that's all for now. Have a great Random Tuesday!