colcannon

Barmbrack and colcannon are popular Irish dishes that are traditionally eaten on Palm Sunday, a significant day for Christians all over the world. These dishes are not only delicious but also have a deeper cultural and religious significance.

Colcannon is one of my favorite Irish recipes made of potatoes, and cabbage. I make mine with let overs. It is associated with Saint Patrick's Day, but the truth is colcannon is actually traditionally served on  Halloween nights. The cook sometimes hides little trinkets  or talismans in the mash, each representing fortune, poverty, or perhaps the chance of a future marriage.

The Celts celebrated Halloween as Samhain, ‘All Hallowtide’ – the ‘Feast of the Dead’, when the dead revisited the mortal world. The celebration marked the end of Summer and the start of the Winter months.