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12• SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 The Elk City News 716 W 3rd St, 115 N. Main, Elk City, Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 822 W. 3rd St. Elk City, OK 73644 580-799-0524 580.225.5300 Janice’s Brown Yes Cafe Ales & Liquor Finance 1414 W. 3rd St., Elk City, OK Home Cooking Just The Way You Like It! Breakfast All Day! 2103 S. Main Street, Suite A, Elk City 6AM-9PM 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Monday-Saturday 319 E. 3rd St, Elk City 580.225.1525 580-303-9022 580-303-4986 J i ’ “Your Home and Business Water Solutions Since 1953” Quality, affordable healthcare Free Water Testing right here, right now. ™ Monday-Saturday 11:00am- 8:00pm 501 South L.L. Males Avenue 2018 W. 3rd Street, Elk City 202 S. Randall Ave, Elk City Cheyenne, Okla. 73628 580.303.4405 580-225-2809 580-497-3336 ZZZUPPKRQOLQHFRP 7 fun ways to celebrate POTATOES ST. PATRICK’S DAY St. Patrick’s Day is celebrat- ed each year on March 17. The day honors St. Patrick, in major cities across the coun- try, making it relatively easy for people to be there in person. are the star of this Irish dish the patron saint of Ireland, but it’s also a celebration of Irish culture. Although St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated around the However, many communities also host parades that are small in scale but still big on fun. 4. Attend an Irish dancing St. Patrick’s Day is a time to pay liquid stand for 20 minutes. world by people who can trace demonstration. Irish dance is a homage to Ireland’s patron saint and 2. Gently pour off the liquid and their lineage to the Emerald traditional dance that originat- celebrate Irish culture and cuisine. keep the starch that settled in the Isle, millions more with no ed in Ireland. It is known for Even though corned beef and cab- bottom of the bowl. such heritage join in the fes- its intricate footwork and min- bage is ubiquitous on this holiday, 3. Add grated potatoes to mashed tivities each year. That means imal upper-body movement. that meal really isn’t the most au- potatoes and flour. Add starch and anyone who is Irish or just 5. Dine the Irish way. Al- thentic Irish cuisine. salt to mix. Irish in spirit can take part in though corned beef and cab- There are plenty of other foods to 4. Slowly add 3⁄4 of the milk to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. bage is often served on St. dress the St. Patrick’s table if a per- form a batter of pouring consisten- There are many entertain- Patrick’s Day, it is not the most son wants to dabble in Irish cook- cy. Depending on the potato, you ing ways to commemorate this authentic Irish fare one can eat. ing. may not need to use all the milk. special day. Here are a few to Find a restaurant that serves Many cultures have a variation on If the batter is too heavy, add more get the party started. Irish stew, Boxty, Colcannon, the potato pancake, and the Irish milk. 1. Eat green foods. Green is or Black and white pudding, are no different. Boxty is a tradi- 5. Leave batter resting for 30 min- a prominent color for St. Pat- or try making such dishes at tional Irish potato pancake. utes. rick’s Day and Ireland in gen- home. Individuals who want to include 6. Drop a ladle full onto an oiled eral. Many people eat foods 6. Host a scavenger hunt. boxty in their celebrations can try nonstick pan over medium heat and and consume beverages dyed See who can find the gold at this recipe, courtesy of Chef Pádraic cook on the first side for 2 minutes green on March 17. the base of the rainbow. Pick a Óg Gallagher of Gallagher’s Boxty (this depends on how heavy the 2. Bake soda bread. Ev- person to organize the scaven- House in Dublin. batter is and how much you use). eryone can take part in the ger hunt. This person can write es) flour Check color (it should be a nice kitchen whipping up a batch the clues and hide the prize. IRISH BOXTY • 10 grams (approx. 21⁄2 tea- golden color) on the bottom. Adjust of delicious Irish Soda Bread. 7. Listen to Irish music. Tune Makes about 10 spoons) salt heat if necessary. This is a great recipe for kids in to The Chieftains, The Dub- • 300 grams (approx. 101⁄2 ounc- • 850 ml (approx. 31⁄2 cups) milk 7. Turn and cook on the other side because there’s no need to wait liners, Planxty, The Gloaming, es) raw potatoes, peeled for 2 to 3 minutes more. for dough to rise. Baking soda The Wolfe Tones, and others to • 300 grams (approx. 101⁄2 ounc- 1. Grate the raw potatoes into a 8. Boxty pancakes are best left is the “soda” in the recipe and get into a festive spirit. es) cooked potatoes, mashed muslin cloth and squeeze as much overnight in a fridge and reheated serves as the leavening agent. Enjoy the scores of different • 300 grams (approx. 101⁄2 ounc- liquid as possible into a bowl. Let in a pan in good butter. 3. Take part in a parade. St. ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Patrick’s Day parades are held Day.