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Happy St. Patty’s Day!

March 17, 2010 By Mom Spark 3 Comments

I’m headed down to Ft. Worth to see the most ultimate rock band of all time, Muse.  It has been my dream for a LONG time to see them live, so it seems surreal that it’s actually being realized.

How are you celebrating your St. Patrick’s day?  Are you wearing green?

Kate Kilbane’s Irish Soda Bread

March 15, 2010 By Mom Spark 3 Comments

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Everyone’s Irish on St. Patty’s Day, right?

Well, Irish or not, everyone I know who’s ever had this Irish soda bread has LOVED it. It’s easy and oh, so delicious.

Ingredients:

2 cups flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda (make sure it’s a fairly fresh box)
1 cup sugar
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs [Read more...]