Making Irish Soda Bread.

(....which varies from real traditional soda bread with the addition of a little sugar, and raisins, thus making it more spotted dog, or dick). The corned beef is bubbling away. Cabbage and potatoes shortly to be prepared. Simply. Peasant like, even.

Here’s my kitchen’s best helper:


Two loaves, ready to go in the oven, save for the little cross on top of each:

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, all!!