This year I’ll be in Ireland instead of New York for St Patrick’s Day, and I’m all set to celebrate, right here in Shanagarry. Instead, we’ll make our special St Patrick’s Day cake, decorated with orange kumquats and tart greenwood sorrel leaves (oxalis) which resemble shamrock but are edible. It’s a super cake, really fast to make and fun to share with friends on St Patrick’s Day. St Patrick’s Day cakeThis cake is very special. Irish colcannon soupColcannon is one of Ireland’s best-loved traditional potato dishes — fluffy mashed potato flecked with cooked cabbage or kale.

Source: Irish Examiner March 15, 2020 14:48 UTC