History Versus Heritage
History for the most part is static. Jacques Cartier landed on the Island in 1534 and that is a historical fact. It does not matter whether Cartier is viewed as a hero or a villain or if anyone actually remembers the date. The event has happened and is noted in the annals of history. Heritage is a whole other story. Every place has a heritage. It does not rely on a famous person’s discovery or have been the scene of a famous battle. Heritage is simply the lifestyle which has evolved over the years. Some communities have evolved in similar...
read moreIrish Recipes – Corned Beef & Cabbage
Refrigerate leftover corned beef. It makes a delicious sandwich when served on rye bread spread with spicy mustard and topped with Swiss cheese. For a Reuben, add a dab of sauerkraut. 1 (3 to 4 pound) corned beef brisket 1 onion, halved 2 ribs celery with tops 1 carrot, peeled 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 2 cloves garlic 4 to 6 new potatoes, peeled and quartered 4 to 6 carrots, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces 1 medium head cabbage, cut into wedges Cover meat with cold water and add onion, celery, 1 carrot, bay leaves, pepper...
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