Sunday, March 17, 2013
Your Patch Facts for the day.
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. St. Patrick’s Day specials at Trinity Trinity Bar & Restaurant will have a special St. Patrick's Day menu from brunch through dinner. Dishes include bangers and mash, corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie and more. Click the photo to see the complete menu. There will also be live music from American Toast, Dan & Bob Show and Gay Barboza. 2. Countryside Grille goes to Ireland Countryside Grille will have a corned beef buffet all weekend long. The menu will also include a homemade shepherd's pie with mint gravy and an Irish …
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Here are some recipes to make your St. Patrick's Day a tasty one.
This Sunday is St. Patrick's Day, a day to mark the 1,553rd anniversary of the death of Ireland's patron saint. What began as a religious occasion (and still is for many people) has become a festive day of parades, parties and good food. Here are some recipes you can use to make your St. Patrick's Day a tasty one. Corned Beef and Cabbage (East Windsor Patch) Ingredients Directions 1. Place corned beef fat side up in a large pot and cover with water. 2. Bring water to a boil and add the contents of the spice package. 3. Reduce heat and simmer, covered; one hour per pound. 4. While the corned beef is cooking, cut the cabbage into six pieces, quarter the onion and peel/quarter the potatoes. 5. Remove the corned beef from the pot. Skim the fat…
Friday, March 15, 2013
Your Patch Facts for the day.
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. It Takes a Community Basketball Game The funds from this charity basketball game at Norton High School will provide support for Norton families who have lost a family member this year or are coping with a terminally ill family member. The game, which starts 7 p.m., features Norton teachers facing off. Half time entertainment features Tim Brown. Tickets are $8. 2. Rock for a Cure Sponsored by Gramma's Angels, this is a team fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. This event features three live bands, raffles, pizza and a …
Show us your lucky charm -- upload a photo in time for St. Patrick's Day!
This St. Patrick's Day, we're celebrating everything that brings you good fortune. If you have a special or unusual lucky charm, we want to see it! Upload a photo of anything—your beloved pet or spouse, a family heirloom, your lucky hat, or even something so wild and wacky we can't even imagine it (just make sure you've taken the photo yourself). In the caption, please share the story of why this charm brings you luck! Our Lucky Charm Photo project will run until through this weekend! Simply click the "Upload Photos & Videos" button and add your best pictures, clips and captions! (Note: Only uploaded photos or videos will be included. Please do not email attachments.)
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Your Patch Facts for the day.
Five Things You Should Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. On this St. Patrick’s Day, the weather will be mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind will be 6 mph becoming east. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 35. 2. This year marks the 15th anniversary of Nine Lives of Norton Feline Rescue Shelter. This year they will be celebrating 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an ice cream social and bake sale. Donations will be accepted to help pay for the ice cream and supplies. For more information call 508-285-5159, visit www.ninelivesofnorton.org or email ninelivesofnorton@…
Friday, March 16, 2012
This shop the destination for all your Irish needs.
The results of this week’s Best Of series are in! This week’s poll garnered 114 votes and nine reviews with Bridget’s An Irish Tradition topping the charts for the Best Place to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Trinity had a solid run earning second place and 25 votes. McMahon’s Countryside Grille tried to get redemption after week one’s epic battle, but was unable to overcome the competition and ended up in third place with eight votes. Trinity has one four-star rating in our Places section. They are counting down to St. Patrick’s Day by serving a boiled dinner now through March 17. They also have a great Guinness beef stew and fish and chips. On St. Patrick’s Day, they open 10 a.m. with a special menu and will have live music as well as a …
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Restaurant specials and entertainment options around town.
St. Patrick's Day is Saturday, March 17, and there are plenty of ways to get your green on in town. Here is a list of how some businesses are celebrating. Frenzy will have Leprechaun Slush, St. Patty's goodie bags, crafts, music and good ol' fun Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17. Wear green to save $1 on admission. Trinity is counting down to St. Patrick’s Day by serving a boiled dinner now through March 17. On St. Patrick’s Day, they open 10 a.m. with a special menu and will have live music as well as a performance by world ranked Irish Step Dancers. More information is available at trinitynorton.com and facebook.com/trinitybar. Bridgett’s An Irish Tradition will be hosting an all-day event Saturday, March 17 with live Irish musical…
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Frenzy
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Monday, March 12, 2012
Where do you like to get your green on?
In this week’s Best Of readers’ choice poll, we are celebrating St. Patty’s Day. Where is your favorite place to celebrate? Here are some of our favorite places, but if we're leaving yours off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add it: Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results, comments in the section below and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch. We will announce the winner at noon Friday. Winners will get a certificate and feature story on Norton Patch. So tell us who does where you plan on celebrating St. …
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
Corned beef, Irish soda bread and Irish coffee.
In honor of the holiday revered throughout New England and celebrated later this week, I thought I would share some family recipes that have been part of the Mahoney family March celebration for many years. The first is a recipe for corning your own corned beef – this will result in a totally different looking piece of meat from the typical corned beef you purchase in the supermarket or butcher store. It is gray in color and retains more of the beefy flavor. Corned Beef: Dissolve the following in a large bowl or pot (it is not recommended that you use metal or plastic – a glass or ceramic container is best): 1 cup salt, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons allspice, 3-4 cloves minced garlic, 6 whole peppercorns and 8 cups water. Add 2 to …
Take a look at some St. Patrick's Day-themed art projects to add a special twist to the holiday this year.
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, aren’t they? In that spirit, I have included some activities for all ages in this edition of Hooray for Holidays! Of course, there are always the tried and true ways to celebrate almost any holiday: play dough, sugar cookie decorating, preparing traditional foods. Here are some Irish-themed art projects for your enjoyment: Sensory Shamrocks Obviously, store bought play dough can easily substituted for the homemade. But if time allows, the science lesson that cooking provides is an added bonus. The recipe I have provided requires cooking, so it requires adult supervision. Materials Needed: Directions: Allow the children to prepare the play dough as independently as possible. (I recommend rubber …
Dennis Naughton
10:49 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
This is an idea that trivializes Irish history and culture. As a person of 100 percent Irish heritage, I can tell you about lucky charms--potato famine/British Corn Laws--young people being forced to emigrate to make a living--British occupation--Black and Tan terror---a long and bloody fight for independence. Lucky charms don't work. Look up the real definition of "luck of the Irish." more ›