There are a ton of misconceptions associated with the world’s celebration of our collective Irishness, not the least of which is the menu. For instance, the dish that is perhaps most associated with ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

My dad, who has lived in Santa Rosa for more than 40 years, is from Galway, Ireland, and the home in which he was born is older than the United States. (I was a teenager when I first heard this ...

From Irish colcannon to Northern Italian cucina povera, potatoes and cabbage have been a comfort food duo for centuries.

From rustic Irish colcannon to Romanian cabbage stew and Northern Italian Savoy cabbage mash, potatoes and cabbage have been comforting tables for generations. These humble ingredients adapt ...

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the potatoes, corned beef and cabbage are piled high in the supermarkets. Millions of Americans claim some Irish ancestry and honor the patron saint of Ireland on ...

Calling all corned beef and cabbage fans. We’ve got a wide range of St. Patrick’s Day recipes for all types of home cooks, from traditionalists looking to try their hand at colcannon, an Irish classic ...

1. Bring some water to boil, add the potatoes and simmer until fork tender, about 20-30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile cook the bacon in a large pan over medium heat until it renders, about 3-5 minutes. 3. Add ...

Cook’s notes: You can purchase Irish cheddar cheese at markets and specialty shops that specialize in imported cheese. I found a sharp Ballycashel Irish white cheddar at Trader Joe’s, and Kerrygold ...