Irish history

St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef & Cabbage Soup

7 min read

Fun Facts & Misc

St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef & Cabbage Soup

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo March 17, 2024

I will never pass up a corned beef sandwich when we eat out at a deli. Although...

Variations on Irish Soda Bread for St. Patrick’s Day

5 min read

Breads & Quick Breads

Variations on Irish Soda Bread for St. Patrick’s Day

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo March 10, 2019

I asked a friend with Irish roots for a recipe which she associated with her family’s Irish...

Mulligan Stew for St. Patrick’s Day

5 min read

Soups & Stews

Mulligan Stew for St. Patrick’s Day

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo March 8, 2016

This year I’m making Mulligan Stew as a tribute to St. Patrick’s Day. The stew is a...

Happy Summer!

It’s summertime — and there’s only one way to describe Louisiana — “hot.” Homemade ice cream makes the perfect dessert for these hot days. I have many memories of churning ice cream tanks to make a variety of flavors — when growing up at our rural Virginia home. Plus, ice cream is a good way to show creativity as there are so many flavors and ways to make ice cream. Here I have shared several of my favorite recipes. In Editor’s Choice I give two of my most popular recipes — “Banana Pepper Jelly” and “Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Floats.” Yes, if you are planning to make homemde jams and jellies — now is the to get started when peppers are at their peak. Although a root beer float is always the “standard” way to make a float — check out my green ice cream float — it’s the best. Enjoy!