Comments on: Cooking with Kids: Irish Flag Stew & Whole Wheat Soda Bread

By: Christen

Christen — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:53:35 +0000

Great point about the vinegar!

To both Jenn-O and Becky (below) – I’m sorry that your bread came out hard. Perhaps my oven is a little slow.

Take care and hope your St. Patty’s Day was a happy one!

By: Becky Greenhow

Becky Greenhow — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:59:39 +0000

We made this dinner tonight too. And it went off without a hitch. Everyone was impressed. And it was so nice to cook with my 7 year old and the baby in the carrier on my back. Felt like a really family affair.

Our bread came out with a really tough crust too. I think maybe I will bake the next one for only 40 minutes and see how it does.

Thanks for the recipe!

By: Jenn-O

Jenn-O — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:04:03 +0000

I made this bread tonight! It was the first loaf of bread I’ve ever made (pats self on back)! I think I might bake it a little less next time. Mine came out super hard but it was still pretty good. I might try another loaf tomorrow!
PS you can also sub. 1 tbsp white vinegar to one cup of milk and it will work ;o) for buttermilk.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:11:37 +0000

Christen,
This Irish girl is excited to try your recipes! We have a St. Patrick’s Day family feast every year, although our newest babe had us distracted from our tradition last year. It’s not nearly as healthy as your recipe, but we love the soda bread from The New Basics Cookbook (dated in number only, I still enjoy cooking and baking from this book).
Best wishes for a smooth delivery!

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By: Christen

Christen — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:45:24 +0000

Those are great ideas, Erin! Anything that keeps their little hands busy (and safe!) in the kitchen.

By: Christen

Christen — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:43:44 +0000

You are right, the traditional version uses lamb and you could certainly substitute it in this dish. Enjoy cooking with your little ones!

By: exhale. return to center.

exhale. return to center. — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:45:40 +0000

yum!! thanks for the inspiration!

as for kids helping in the kitchen…i follow the lead of my children’s wonderful preschool teacher and look for real tools that the kids can use (with my close supervision). hand-cranked egg beater, potato masher, wavy-cutter, special cookie-cutter, salad spinner….SO nuch fun!!!!

~erin
.-= exhale. return to center.´s last blog ..deep cleaning + deep breaths =-.

By: Ashley, with CWDkids

Ashley, with CWDkids — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:54:33 +0000

I love this post. My children will love preparing this special St. Patrick’s Day meal.

Thank you!

Ashley, with CWDkids
http://kidbits.cwdkids.com/2010/03/leprechaun-versus-me.html

By: Mrs. M

Mrs. M — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:06:11 +0000

Tonight we made manicotti and my 5yo surprised me by asking if he could help stuff the cheese mixture inside. He did two all by himself! I’m going to make more of an effort to get him involved in the kitchen.