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Today I paid a visit to Henry’s market to gather provisions for tomorrow’s St. Patrick’s Day feast. St. Patrick’s day has always been one of my very favorite holidays. Growing up near the small mining town of Butte, Montana, I grew up watching the huge celebration that the city displayed. In fact, Butte has been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day since 1882!

This is the first year though, as a newly married lady, that I will be making corned beef and cabbage and Irish soda bread myself. We will be using our new crock pot (thanks Mom and Dad!). Gotta love using all the new wedding gifts!

I’ll check back tomorrow to tell you how it went and share recipes. Don’t forget to wear your green!

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