My dad, who has lived in Santa Rosa for more than 40 years, is from Galway, Ireland, and the home in which he was born is older than the United States. (I was a teenager when I first heard this ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the potatoes, corned beef and cabbage are piled high in the supermarkets. One traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish is colcannon, a classic Irish medley of potatoes and ...

Colcannon is an Irish dish that has been around for centuries. It is super easy and normally served for St. Patrick’s Day in the US. Colcannon is a simple side dish made with mashed potatoes mixed ...

Calling all corned beef and cabbage fans. We’ve got a wide range of St. Patrick’s Day recipes for all types of home cooks, from traditionalists looking to try their hand at colcannon, an Irish classic ...

1. Bring some water to boil, add the potatoes and simmer until fork tender, about 20-30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile cook the bacon in a large pan over medium heat until it renders, about 3-5 minutes. 3. Add ...