Tag: Irish Pub

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Corned Beef and Cabbage is that once a year meal I think I don’t like and then I make it and it’s great! I think the problem is, it’s not the prettiest meal to make. But it wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day in this Irish House without it.

 

May you be in heaven a full half hour before the devil knows your dead – Irish Blessing

 

Ingredients: 

  • Corned Beef- 3-4 lbs in Brine with spices included
  • 4 potatoes, quartered
  • 5 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • One large onion
  • 1 medium size green cabbage
  • Mustard (optional)

Put the corned beef in a large heavy pot. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Drain off the water and cover it again with cold water. My friend Kristen gave me this tip and I don’t know what I did before. It takes a lot of the salt out. Add the seasoning packet. Bring to a boil again and then lower temperature and simmer for about 2 hours.

Add potatoes, carrots and onions. Bring to a boil again, then lower to simmer for about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Add the cabbage and cook for about another 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and serve warm. Enjoy!

Just remember….everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day!

Additions: Mustard for Corned Beef

Allergens: Gluten Free, Nut free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Peanut Free, Soy free

Throwback Thursday Post: When a restaurant is more than a restaurant. The Chieftain Pub, Plainville Ma.

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May your heart always be full & May your glass never be empty… Sláinte!

Sometimes you go to a restaurant to get something to eat, but sometimes the meaning is greater. I have always believed that food is memories. When you eat that meal your grandmother always made you are honoring her and remembering her. That is how I feel when I go to The Chieftain Pub in Plainville, Ma. My late father loved this place. He lived about an hour away and it got so the only way he would make the drive is if we promised him that we would take him to “The Chieftain” for lunch. It got so bad, he wouldn’t even come to our house first… “We’ll just meet you there.”

“The Chieftain” is an authentic Irish Pub if there ever was one outside of Ireland. The food is wonderful and legit.. from the Bangers and Mash to the two types of hot Irish Bread on the tables. Do not forget to try the Coconut Teriyaki Chicken Wings! Mary and Tom Cahill along with their daughters Olivia and Lynne have brought Ireland to our very own backyard and it is worth the drive.

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The people at the pub are family and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. They came to know how much my father loved the place and embraced it. I even got a delivery of hot Irish Bread to my door on Christmas Eve so my kids could give it to him for Christmas….It was a big hit!

In addition to having great food, they are also very allergy friendly. The gluten free menu is fabulous. I have a child with multiple allergies and they always do their best to be accommodating. The Chieftain Pub is very kid friendly and allergy friendly.

Today on this St. Patrick’s Day, my family and I will go to “The Chieftain” and make a toast to my Dad on our first St. Patrick’s Day without him and I am sure he will be smiling. See you there!

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