Barmbrack Or Tea Brack, An Irish Sweet Bread

[1] Brack, an Irish tea bread, is traditionally round (photo © King Arthur Flour). [2] But it can be a rectangular loaf (photo © Stasty). [3] Enjoy it with a cup of tea (photo © AG Photographer | Canstock).   Brack is short for barmbrack, a traditional Irish sweet bread. The original barmbrack was a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Stenciled Cheese For Holidays (St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Christmas…)

Add a little luck of the Irish to cheese and other foods, by creating a shamrock garnish made of herbs. You can apply the same technique to other themes: Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day hearts, stars for Christmas, Independence Day and New Year’s, pumpkins for Halloween, and so forth. You also can use edible glitter,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Get The App, Spread The Word Before St. Patrick’s Day

Our content doesn’t usually cover public service announcements. But THE NIBBLE website was built around the concept of celebrating food-oriented holidays; so we think this is an important one for us to spread the word. Pass these tips along to friends, kids, and anyone who will be drinking a few on St. Patrick’s Day. The…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Spuds For St. Patrick’s Day

[1] Broccoli-topped baked potato. Instead of cheddar, pick up…[next photo] [2] …this Basiron Green Pesto Gouda (check Walmart or iGourmet). Here’s the recipe from Skinny Taste. . [3] Conventional colcannon in a baked potato, versus…[next photo] [4]…green colcannon from Food Wishes | YouTube.   Turn a stuffed baked potato into a St. Patrick’s Day spud…
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RECIPE: Irish Margarita

Last month we posted quite a rant about every drink with tequila being called a Margarita. Most of the recipes sent to us called “Margarita” aren’t anything of the sort. The establishments are taking advantage of the popularity of the Margarita (America’s #1 or #2 most popular cocktail, alternating with the Martini). But, as we…
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