Weather/Full Moon ~ Picture of the Day ~ St. Patrick's Day History ~ Easy Peasy Pea Salad ~ National Sloppy Joe Day

  

Good 31º morinig.

 Be safe out there... full moon!!!

 

 

Yesterday we had blue sky and sunshine and topped at 71º.

 

 

Picture of the Day..... hiding in a tulip!! 😀

 

 

 

Interesting

 

(WYTV) – How much do you actually know about St. Patty’s Day?

St. Patrick’s Day falls on the anniversary of Patrick’s death on March 17 in the 5th century.

 

His followers in Ireland began to celebrate his feast day on that day during the 9th and 10th centuries, even though a pope — any pope — never formally canonized him.

 

Early depictions of St. Patrick show him wearing blue. You can celebrate this day by wearing blue, which was the background color of the first coat of arms when England’s King Henry VIII created the Kingdom of Ireland.

 

Later, the Order of St. Patrick knighthood also wore blue. After it was established in 1783, the organization’s color had to stand out from those around it and since dark green was already taken, the Order of St. Patrick went with blue.

 

Even today, the national color of Ireland is blue. In fact, it’s called Patrick’s Blue. The color appears on the Constitution of Ireland and the Presidential Standard flag — a golden harp on a dark blue background.

 

So how did this day become fixed in green?

Green replaced blue because Ireland’s nickname is the Emerald Isle.

The green stripe in the Irish flag also played a role, representing the Catholics of Ireland. The orange represents the Protestant population and the white in the middle symbolizes the peace between the two religions.

 

St. Patrick is thought to have used green shamrocks to teach people about the Holy Trinity.

 

My dad's family were Irish and the Laney coat of arms had blue on it...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

This Easy Peasy Pea Salad is the pea salad to end all pea salad recipes! It's a cinch to put together, and it's packed full of flavor! The fresh pop-in-your-mouth peas, mixed with crispy bacon, rich cheddar, and a creamy sauce will have everyone asking for seconds. This simple Southern pea salad is perfect as an Easter recipe, or any time of year.

 

1 cup mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (13-ounce) packages frozen peas, thawed
• 5 slices cooked crispy bacon, crumbled
• 1 cup diced sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion

 

1. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

 

 

 

Historically this date.....

1968 – Gold standard: The U.S. Congress repeals the requirement for a gold reserve to back US currency.

 

1990 – In the largest art theft in US history, 12 paintings, collectively worth around $300 million, are stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, Massachusetts.

 

How sad the case has not been solved nor the art recovered!

 

 

 

2002 – U.S. invasion of Afghanistan: Operation Anaconda ends (started on March 2) after killing 500 Taliban and al Qaeda fighters with 11 allied troop fatalities.

 

 

 

And births this date include....

1837 – Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th President of the United States (d. 1908)

 

 

1858 – Rudolf Diesel, German inventor (d. 1913)

 

1886 – Edward Everett Horton, American actor (d. 1970)

 

 

 

1909 – Ernest Gallo, American winemaker (d. 2007)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1926 – Peter Graves, American actor (d. 2010)

 

 

My sister, Marion, knew Peter. He had a house at Tahoe and her real estate office rented it out for him. He told Marion lots of Hollywood stories, especially ones about Liz Taylor and Richard Burton, with whom Peter socialized. The stories were always whoppers!

 

1938 – Charley Pride, American musician (d.2020)

.... I always LOVED his voice!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRIRTQ_k-Sg

 

 

 

 

1945 – Michael Reagan, American radio host; adopted son of Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman

 

 

 

All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Friday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

No matter how you make this hot sandwich, on March 18th, celebrate National Sloppy Joe Day.

The Sloppy Joe is one of America’s all-time favorite hot sandwiches. Its base ingredient is often ground beef. However, others use turkey and buffalo, too. The other elements give it its flavor, though. Onions, tomato sauce, brown sugar, cola or maple syrup to sweeten it and seasonings to spice it – and of course, any secret ingredient families may add over the years. All of it is served up on a hamburger bun or roll. And is it ever sloppy! Be sure to grab more than one napkin!

Who Created The Sloppy Joe

Meet Joe

There are different claims to the origin of the sloppy Joe.  In Havana, Cuba, in the 1930s, there was a genuine bartender who gained popularity with vacationers who went by the name of Sloppy Joe. He earned his name for his less than enthusiastic way of cleaning the bar.  He was, however, an attentive bartender, and the bar was a hot spot for the jet set.

However, no mention is found in papers from the era of a hot sandwich on the menu matching the description of a Sloppy Joe, and the man of the same name retired to Spain in 1933.

Town Hall Deli

Reader Steven Hirsch wrote to National Day Calendar and informed us that Town Hall Deli in Maplewood, NJ has a direct connection to Sloppy Joe of Havana fame. It opened in 1927, and during the 1930s, Maplewood’s Mayor Sweeney traveled to Havana, where he met the bartender named Sloppy Joe and was served a delicious sandwich. The mayor came back to New Jersey and with a well-developed taste for Joe’s sandwich. The mayor enjoyed it so much he asked one of Town Hall Deli’sproprietors, Fred Heinz, to replicate it. According to the website, “It was made with coleslaw, ham, cow tongue, swiss cheese, with lots of dressing and was served on thin rye bread. Hence, the origin of the Sloppy Joe sandwich and how Town Hall Deli of South Orange became The Birthplace of the Sloppy Joe!”

Then in 1934…

At the Ye Olde Tavern Inn, in Sioux City, Iowa, Abraham and Bertha laid claim to the Sloppy Joe when they added a loose meat sandwich on their menu in 1934.

Whoever brought the Sloppy Joe to the world, Hunt’s made it more convenient in 1969. They put it in a can and called it Manwich.

Today many families have their secret recipes that make their Sloppy Joe’s special.  Whether it’s an unusual spice, a novel ingredient for sweetening or a homemade tomato sauce, a Sloppy Joe lends itself to originality and personality.  A new flavor is just around the corner.  In the south, you might come across a barbecue flavor while in the north, Sloppy Joe might be a little sweeter. Whatever your flavor, it is undoubtedly an all-American food holiday!

HOW TO OBSERVE

You know what to do! Whip up your favorite Sloppy Joe recipe and sides. Enjoy one of the following Sloppy Joe recipes:

 

• Sloppy Joes
• Crockpot Sloppy Joe Sandwiches for a Crowd
• Sloppy Joes II
• Gumbo Sloppy Joes
• Sloppy Joes with Chicken Gumbo

 

Weather/Fog/Geese ~ St. Patrick's Day 2 Years Ago ~ Irish Laney ~ Picture of the Day ~ "Luck of the Irish" Cake ~ St. Patrick's Day ~ National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day

  

Good 37º morning. 

 

Yesterday it was frozen and so cold and we got super foggy.

The fog finally left and we topped at 70º with sunshine and clear blue skies. 

 

 

The geese on top of my barn.....

 

 

and on the roadways in Grants Pass.....

 

 

Two years ago today I met with pals for lunch at Taprock. Here we are...

 L-R ... Jeannie, Dee (unfortunately she passed away and is so missed), me, Karen, Herm, Dale, and Bill.

 

The surname of LANEY (my family name) was an Irish surname meaning 'the son of Dubslaine' (the son of Slaney) which was derived from the Gaelic de Slaine. It is one of the few Irish place-names, meaning, one who came from Slane in County Meath. Local names usually denoted where a man held his land, and indicated where he actually lived. 

 

Picture of the Day

 

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

Need a St. Paddy's Day dessert recipe worth its weight in gold? Well we've got you covered with a moist cake, topped with a smooth frosting that we've spiked with Irish cream! Plus, the nuts top it off with just enough crunch to make it St.Paddy's Day perfect. Be careful though! Our "Luck of the Irish" Cake will have all the leprechauns trying to steal a slice. But...we could think of worse things, so this easy dessert recipe is totally worth it!

 

• 1 (15.25-ounce) package white cake mix
• 2 (4-serving-size) packages instant pistachio pudding and pie filling
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 eggs
•  
• Irish Cream Frosting
• 1 cup (1/2 pint) heavy cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur (optional)
• 1 (4-serving-size) package instant pistachio pudding and pie filling
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachio nuts (optional)

 

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat cake mix, 2 packages pudding mix, 1/2 cup milk, the oil, and water until smooth. Beat in eggs until well combined then pour into baking dish.
3. Bake 35 to 38 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
4. To make the frosting, in a medium bowl with an electric mixer, beat heavy cream, 1/4 cup milk, the liqueur, if desired, and 1 package pudding mix, until thickened. Frost cake then garnish with chopped pistachio nuts, if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

****Add a drop of green food color to the frosting to liven up your Erin Go Bragh!!! (Translated... Ireland Forever)

 

 

 

 

Historically this date.....

1963 – Mount Agung erupted on Bali killing 11,000.

 

1969 – Golda Meir becomes the first female Prime Minister of Israel.

 

1985 – Serial killer Richard Ramirez, aka the "Night Stalker", commits the first two murders in his Los Angeles, California murder spree.

 

2008 – Governor of New York Eliot Spitzer resigns after a scandal involving a high-end prostitute. Lieutenant Governor David Paterson becomes New York State governor

 

And births this date include...

1919 – Nat King Cole, American singer (d. 1965)

 

 

1930 – James Irwin, American astronaut (d. 1991)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1936 – Ken Mattingly, American astronaut

 

 

 

 

1938 – Rudolf Nureyev, Russian-born dancer and choreographer (d. 1993)

 

 

 

1951 – Kurt Russell, American actor

 

1955 – Gary Sinise, American actor

 

 

 

1964 – Rob Lowe, American actor

 

 

 

 

All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Saint Paddy's Day. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

St. Patrick’s Day kicks off a worldwide celebration that is also known as the Feast of St. Patrick. On March 17th, many will wear green in honor of the Irish and decorate with shamrocks. In fact, the wearing of the green is a tradition that dates back to a story written about St. Patrick in 1726.  St. Patrick ( c.  AD 385–461) was known to use the shamrock to illustrate the Holy Trinity and to have worn green clothing. They’ll revel in the Irish heritage and eat traditional Irish fare, too.

In the United States, St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated since before the country was formed. While the holiday has been a bit more of a rowdy one, with green beer, parades, and talk of leprechauns, in Ireland, it the day is more of a solemn event. It wasn’t until broadcasts of the events in the United States were aired in Ireland some of the Yankee ways spread across the pond. One tradition that is an Irish-American tradition not common to Ireland is corned beef and cabbage.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Remember to wear green. Read up about St. Patrick’s Day and cook up an Irish feast!

SAINT PATRICK’S DAY HISTORY

The Feast of St. Patrick started in the early 17 century. The day marks the death of St. Patrick and was chosen as an official Christian feast day and is observed by the Catholic Church. The day is also a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. It is also widely celebrated by the Irish diaspora around the world, especially in Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand.

 

And..... today is also......

 

On March 17th National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day coincides with St. Patrick’s Day in the United States.

To “corn” something is simply to preserve it in a salty brine (the term corn refers to the coarse grains of salt used for curing).

Corned beef is a salt-cured beef product. In the traditional Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage recipes, salt pork or bacon joint was used instead of corned beef.  Sometime in the mid-1800s when the Irish immigrated to America, they found that Jewish corned beef was very similar in texture to bacon joint (pork). As a result, corned beef was used as a replacement for the bacon when preparing corned beef and cabbage meals. Soon after, Irish-Americans began having Corned Beef and Cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day.

Corned beef and cabbage remains a popular food in many areas of the United States.

In Ireland today, the serving of corned beef is geared toward tourist consumption.  Most Irish in Ireland do not identify it as native cuisine.

• In the United States, corned beef is often purchased ready to eat in delicatessens.
• Smoking corned beef and adding spice mixes produces a smoked meat such as pastrami.
• Corned beef can be found sold in minced forms and cans.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with one of the traditional dishes in the United States. Many restaurants across the U.S. will be serving it but you can make it yourself, too. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/16310/corned-beef-and-cabbage-i/

NATIONAL CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DAY HISTORY

While the original creator of this food holiday is lost to history, corned beef and cabbage has long been associated with the St. Patrick’s Day celebration.