My dad, who has lived in Santa Rosa for more than 40 years, is from Galway, Ireland, and the home in which he was born is older than the United States. (I was a teenager when I first heard this ...

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the potatoes, corned beef and cabbage are piled high in the supermarkets. One traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish is colcannon, a classic Irish medley of potatoes and ...

Colcannon is a delicious rustic dish of mashed potatoes moistened with milk and butter and mixed with cabbage and onions. It’s a St. Patrick’s Day favorite served with corned beef. Out of the oven I ...

1. Bring some water to boil, add the potatoes and simmer until fork tender, about 20-30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile cook the bacon in a large pan over medium heat until it renders, about 3-5 minutes. 3. Add ...

Approaching Friday’s celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, you might consider expanding your Irish culinary horizons beyond the traditional corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie and green beer ...

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the potatoes, corned beef and cabbage are piled high in the supermarkets. Millions of Americans claim some Irish ancestry and honor the patron saint of Ireland on ...