Traditions are an important part of family life. They help paint a picture of a family’s values, culture, and character. They make for memories that last a lifetime, and they can be passed on throughout the generations. Through traditions, children can enjoy predictable touchstones that instill a comforting sense of structure, stability, security, and joy….

There are countless variations on this classic Irish potato-and-cabbage combination. Ours is made with steamed red potatoes, sautéed cabbage, and just a touch of butter. Red Potato Colcannon Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Serves 4 1 pound small red potatoes, scrubbed and cut in half 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup onion, thinly…

Unless you’re from Pennsylvania, you’ve probably never heard of Irish potato candy. I didn’t know what they were, but assumed they were candy made from potatoes. Wrong! Irish potato candies may look like adorable little potatoes, but they’re no-cook coconut and cream cheese candies with a coating of ground cinnamon—essentially the coconut equivalent of chocolate…

TORONTO—Public health officials are urging St. Patrick’s Day revellers to follow physical distancing and other anti-pandemic guidelines today. The main concern is that gatherings and celebrations could turn into COVID-19 super-spreader events. Some provinces and cities have put new restrictions in place; others will rely on existing measures. The Irish embassy in Ottawa is holding…

CHICAGO—The Chicago River was dyed a bright shade of green Saturday after Mayor Lori Lightfoot reversed an earlier decision not to tint the waterway for second year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Crews on boats began dumping green dye into the riverfront about 7 a.m. after Lightfoot authorized the dyeing ahead of St. Patrick’s Day,…

St. Patrick’s Day, and the whole month of March by extension, is dedicated to celebrating all things Irish. However, many complain that American celebrations of “St. Paddy’s” Day are primarily cheap commercialism, ignoring Ireland’s traditional, genuine culture. Even “Plastic Paddy” celebrations, though, are few in 2021. After claiming St. Patrick’s Day as its first canceled…

Corned beef and cabbage, the classic Irish dish most often enjoyed on St Patrick’s Day, is considered an essential March recipe by many home cooks. The star of the dish is the beef brisket, which has been cured with salt and spices for days (or up to several weeks) before cooking, resulting in briny, slightly…

We wanted a recipe for this diner staple that was easy to make in every home kitchen. In a large bowl, we tossed together 1/2-inch cubes of cooked corned beef from the deli counter, unpeeled russet potatoes, and carrots, which offered pretty pops of color. We also added shredded cabbage and sliced onion and combined…

I have always lived among the Irish. I grew up in Boston, a legendary Celtic hub, and settled in Missoula, Montana, 100 miles downstream from America’s most Irish city per capita: Butte. I used to credit my affinity for that feisty tribe to this coincidental geographic overlap, but now I see a deeper connection. And…