Guiness, Chocolate, and Soda Bread - Oh My! ☘️🌈🥔

Published: Tue, 03/12/24

Guiness Chocolate Pudding or Pot O Gold Cake Pops? Or perhaps try your hand at Irish Soda bread with 20% off the supplies you need?

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"May the luck of the Irish guide your spoon and fork to divine delight this St. Patrick's Day! Sláinte!"

☘️🌈🥔 St. Patrick's Day ☘️🌈🥔

~A Few Words From Susan~

St. Patrick's Day food has been the same at my house for ages. The day would start with Lucky Charms that were left for the kids by the leprechauns (I was notorious for not allowing sugary cereal in the house, so it had to be leprechauns, right?) Dinner would be corned beef and cabbage, boiled with potatoes, carrots, and onions; and accompanied by Irish Soda Bread from our local bakery, Rolling Pin.

About 15 years ago, Rolling Pin was bought out by the local supermarket, Donelan's - but Donelan's kept baking all the Rolling Pin recipes, including the soda bread. BUT - several years ago Donelan's sold out to another grocery chain...and the Rolling Pin recipes disappeared. The soda bread was replaced by some mass market variety baked who knows where.

As a result, I began baking my own soda bread. You can find my Irish Soda Bread recipe here, and the Cestari coupon this week is for a bundle of four products that will make baking your own soda bread a breeze.

This week's video is a quick one, demonstrating How to Make "Pot of Gold" Cake pops.

Best,

Susan

Trivia Question❓

What color is typically associated with St. Patrick's Day?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Video: St. Patrick's Day Cake Pops

Cake Pops: How to Make Pot O Gold St Patrick's Day Cake Pops

Tip of the Day

Add a splash of Guinness to your corned beef and cabbage cooking liquid for extra flavor.

Guiness Chocolate Pudding

Makes 4 individual puddings.

Ingredients:

2/3 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the ramekins

7 ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa), roughly chopped

1/2 cup superfine sugar or granulated sugar

3 large eggs (no conversion needed)

1/3 cup Guinness

Clotted cream or whipped cream, to serve (optional)

Instructions:

Butter four small ovenproof ramekins and set aside. Place the butter, chocolate and a generous pinch of salt into a heatproof bowl. Set over a small pan of just-simmering water and stir until melted, then remove from the heat and set aside.

Beat the sugar and eggs with an electric whisk until pale, almost doubled in volume and thick enough to leave a trail when the beaters are lifted up. Gently fold in the melted chocolate and the Guinness. Spoon the mixture into the ramekins, then chill in the fridge for 1 hr. Heat oven to 400 degrees and put a baking tray on the top shelf to heat up.

Place the ramekins on the hot baking tray and bake for 18 mins. Remove from the oven and leave to stand for a minute, then serve with a dollop of cream, if you like.

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Readers' St. Patrick's Day Tips

Kevin from Denver says, "Don't forget about Irish coffee! Ending your St. Patrick's Day feast with a warm, whiskey-infused coffee topped with cream can be the perfect finale to your celebration."
Michael from Boston writes, "For a festive touch, add green food coloring to your favorite desserts or beverages. A green velvet cake or green-tinted beer can be a fun nod to the holiday."
Julia from Chicago suggests, "Incorporate Irish cheeses into your menu. A cheese board featuring Cashel Blue, Dubliner, and Irish Cheddar offers a delicious way to explore the flavors of Ireland."
Ethan from San Francisco advises, "Experiment with making your own soda bread . It's a simple, versatile recipe that pairs wonderfully with both sweet and savory dishes, perfect for any St. Patrick's Day meal."
Sarah from Savannah recommends, "Host a potluck where guests bring their favorite Irish dishes. It's a great way to enjoy classics like shepherd's pie, colcannon, and beef stew, while experiencing the variety of Irish cuisine."

💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

Green

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