March 2012

2012
Almanac
A Monthly Newsletter For Our Customers And Friends
Vol. 3, No. 3
www.molliestones.com
March 2012
St. Patrick's Day
`Erin Go Braugh...'
(Ireland Forever...)
Legends and Traditions have been part of humanity for centuries. As St. Patrick’s
Day approaches on Saturday, March 17th, do you know about the Legends and
Traditions of the Irish, their meanings, and how they came to be?
Legend of the Shamrock: Many people from all over the world believe the
shamrock is the symbol of Ireland. It is not, but one could say it’s the emblem of
Irish culture. The ancient Druids honored it as a sacred plant, believing it had the
power to avert evil spirits. The ancient Celts also revered the shamrock because
it has three leaves, and they considered “3” to be a sacred and mystical number.
By the 17th century, the shamrock had become a symbol of emerging Irish nationalism, and many Irish began wearing it as a symbol of pride in their heritage.
Legend of the Snake: It has long been told that during the 5th century, St.
Patrick stood on a hilltop and drove all the snakes from Ireland. He used only a
staff to herd the slithering creatures into the sea, banishing them for eternity. It’s
true, aside from pets and zoos, there are no snakes in Ireland. In fact, no snakes
were ever in Ireland. The snake legend somewhat validates the shamrock legend
because snakes are never seen in fields of shamrocks anywhere in the world,
and that shamrocks can indeed be used as a remedy for snake venom.
Irish Music: Music is often associated with St. Patrick’s Day, and the Irish culture
in general. From ancient days of the Celts, music has always been an important
part of Irish life. The Celts had an oral culture where religion, legend and history
were passed from one generation to the next by way of stories and songs. They
used music to help them remember important events and hold on to their heritage
and history. The instruments that formed their music included the fiddle, the uilleann pipes, the tin whistle, and the bodhrán. These instruments have been used
for centuries in Irish music. Irish music had an enormous influence throughout
the world, particularly in America. The songs and fiddle tunes the Irish emigrants
brought with them went on to become the basis of several forms of American
music including folk, country and bluegrass.
Corned Beef and Cabbage: The consumption of corned beef is often associated
with St. Patrick’s Day in the U.S. It is not considered an Irish national dish. The
connection with St. Patrick’s Day specifically originated as part of Irish-American
culture, and is now often part of their celebrations in North America. In Ireland,
the closest traditional dish is bacon and cabbage. Corned Beef and Cabbage
became popular in the U.S. after Irish immigrants in the northeast used corned
beef instead of pork in their dish. This substitution was likely due to the low cost
of corned beef in the U.S. Now Corned Beef and Cabbage is the food of choice as
many families gather to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
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Preparation:
Place brisket in a large kettle or Dutch oven;
cover with cold water and add garlic and onion.
Place the next 3 seasoning ingredients in the
center of a cheesecloth square. Tie up the ends
to form a bag; add to the water. Bring to a boil;
reduce heat and simmer for 4 to 5 hours or until
fork-tender (skimming foam from the surface
as it forms). Add potatoes; cook an additional
20 minutes. Add cabbage, carrots and boiling
onions; cook another 20 to 25 minutes until the
potatoes and carrots are done. Remove seasoning
bag and discard. Remove veggies and keep warm.
Remove brisket, slice and place on a platter.
Arrange veggies around sliced meat.
Serve with Horseradish or Spicy Mustard, Mollie
Stone’s fresh Irish Soda Bread, and your favorite
beer or wine.
Bain Sult As Do Bhia! (Enjoy Your Food!)
Horseradish-Mustard Sauce
To ½ cup Sour Cream, add 1-2 teaspoons Yellow
Mustard and Horseradish, and ¼ teaspoon
Onion or Garlic Powder. Adjust ingredients to
your personal taste. Allow flavors to blend about
30 minutes before serving with Corned Beef.
Test Your Knowledge of Irish Legend
How much do you know about the Irish? The answers are located at the bottom of the quiz, but no cheating—don’t look until you complete this quiz.
9. The name St. Patrick was derived from Latin and means which of the following?
a) father of his people b) hunter of snakes c) brilliant light
10. The expression “Erin Go Braugh” means which of the following?
a) kiss me, I’m Irish b) Ireland forever c) everybody’s Irish
11. St. Patrick’s Day is considered the luckiest day of the year to do what?
a) be born b) sign a contract c) get married d) plant crops
12. It is said that if you catch a leprechaun, he will promise great wealth if you let him go.
What must you do in order to obtain the “pot of gold”?
a) offer him a drink of poteen b) give him a lucky penny c) never take your eyes off him
13. What trade do leprechauns traditionally practice?
a) blacksmith b) cobbler c) tailor d) grocery clerk e) banker
14. In old Irish superstition, which day is considered unlucky to marry?
a) Monday b) Wednesday c) Friday d) Saturday e) Sunday
15. Why is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated on March 17th?
a) the day he was born b) the day he died c) the day he drove snakes out of Ireland
d) the day he was sainted
Answers:
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1. c 2. e 3. c 4. c 5. a 6. a
10. b 11. c 12. c 13. b 14. d
7. c
15. b
1. St. Patrick’s Day originated from which European country?
a) Great Britian b) Scotland c) Ireland d) France
2. What symbol is inherently associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
a) a leprechaun b) a harp c) the triskele d) a Claddagh e) the shamrock
3. The longest running St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the U.S. takes place in what city?
a) New York b) Chicago c) Boston d) Philadelphia e) Buffalo
4. Who was Saint Patrick?
a) an Irish revolutionary b) a popular Irish president c) the Patron Saint of Ireland
d) a mythical figure
5. What year did St. Patrick’s Day officially become a national holiday in Ireland?
a) 1903 b) 1913 c) 1923 e) 1973
6. If you’re looking for a pot of gold and you come across a leprechaun with a shillelagh,
what does that mean?
a) he’s carrying a big stick b) he has a four-leaf clover c) he’s walking a pot-bellied pig
7. What legend is told about Saint Patrick?
a) he chased away rats by playing a flute b) he could talk to birds
c) he drove snakes out of Ireland
8. Legend has it that if you kiss the Blarney Stone, what will happen to you?
a) have seven years bad luck b) gain the gift of gab c) turn green
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Did You Know?...
The color traditionally associated
with Saint Patrick was blue,
not green.
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On this day in 1849,
Zachary Taylor was
sworn in as the 12th
President of the
United States.
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Mollie’s Rustic Bread
Italian Pasta Salad
All Natural Potato Salad
Reny Picot Double Brie
Mollie’s Two-Bite Cupcakes
Daylight Saving Time
Begins
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Mollie’s Rustic Bread
Lemongrass Orzo
with Edamame
Kale, Pine Nut and
Raisin Salad
Mollie’s Mozzarella
Ciliegine
Mollie’s Midnight
Chocolate Cookies
Mollie’s Rustic Pie
Boar’s Head
Cracked Pepper Turkey
Mollie’s Rustic Bread
Boar’s Head
Corned Beef
Sampling
Al Fresco Sausage
(Meat Department)
Sampling
Mollie’s Rustic Bread
Italian Pasta Salad
8
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Navel Oranges
(Produce Department)
14
Sampling
Mollie’s Rustic Pie
All Natural Potato Salad
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Did You Know?
On this day in 1964, a
Dallas jury sentenced
Jack Ruby to death
for the murder of Lee
Harvey Oswald.
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Mollie’s Rustic Pie
Molinari Salami
Sampling
Mollie’s Rustic Bread
Lemongrass Orzo
with Edamame
Sampling
Strawberries
(Produce Department)
Roberts Corned Beef
(Meat Department)
22
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Thai Coconut
(Produce Department)
Rose Italian Meatballs
(Meat Department)
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Did You Know?
On this day in 1885,
Eastman Film Co.
manufactured the first
commercial motion
picture film.
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Mollie’s Rustic Pie
Kale, Pine Nut and
Raisin Salad
We have created our
own recipe for this
fabulous bread that
we believe you will
fall in love with.
Freshly baked and
available at all our locations.
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Mollie’s Rustic Bread
Chickama
Santa Fe Salad
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Mollie’s House-Made
Chicken Sausage
(Meat Department)
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Mollie’s Rustic Bread
Cheeseburger Pasta Bake
Boar’s Head
Cracked Pepper Turkey
Fromager d’Affinois Brie
Carol’s Big Toffee Crunch
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Sampling
Mollie’s Rustic Pie
All Natural Potato Salad
Reny Picot Double Brie
Mollie’s Rustic Bread
Italian Pasta Salad
All Natural Potato Salad
Reny Picot Double Brie
Mollie’s Two-Bite
Cupcakes
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Sampling
Mollie’s Rustic Pie
Molinari Salami
Kerrygold
Vintage Irish Cheddar
Mollie’s
Irish Soda Bread
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Mollie’s Rustic Bread
Boar’s Head Corned Beef
Molinari Salami
Kerrygold
Vintage Irish Cheddar
Mollie’s Irish Soda Bread
Mollie’s Rustic Bread
Lemongrass Orzo
with Edamame
Kale, Pine Nut and
Raisin Salad
Mollie’s Mozzarella
Ciliegine
Mollie’s Midnight
Chocolate Cookies
Did You Know?
On this day in 1903,
the Wright brothers
obtained a patent for
their airplane.
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Mollie’s Rustic Pie
Whole Wheat Pasta
with Greens Salad
Cabot Seriously Sharp
Cheddar
Mollie’s Rustic Bread
Whole Wheat Pasta
with Greens Salad
Cabot Seriously Sharp
Cheddar
Dancing Deer Whole Grain
Chocolate Chip Cookies
varieties of Beer and
Ale you need to make
this St. Patrick's Day,
or any day, special!
We offer many
choices so you can
enjoy "the best of
both worlds."
Mollie Stone's Coupon
Mollie Stone's Coupon
KERRYGOLD
BUTTER
CABOT
VERMONT CHEDDARS
UNSALTED OR SPREADABLE TUB,
8 OZ.
MARCH SPECIAL PRICE
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8 OZ.
$3.49
-$1.00
MARCH SPECIAL PRICE
LESS COUPON
2.49
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Offer expires 3/31/12
Mollie Stone's Coupon
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PLU# 7106
16.9 OZ.
MARCH SPECIAL PRICE
LESS COUPON
YOU PAY
ONLY
$4.99
-$2.00
2.99
$
Good only at Mollie Stone’s Markets.
Offer expires 3/31/12
Mollie Stone's Coupon
FOOD SHOULD
TASTE GOOD
SWEET POTATOCHIPS
4.5 OZ.
MARCH SPECIAL PRICE $3.49
LESS COUPON
-$1.00
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TEA
PLU# 7107
On this day in 1974,
1st Class Postage was
raised from 8 cents to
10 cents.
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Quench your Thirst on St. Paddy's Day!
... or Any Day!
Mollie Stone's has all the best
Irish Soda Bread
Mollie’s Own…
PLU# 7105
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Fremani Sausage
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Fuji Apples
(Produce Department)
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Mollie’s Rustic Bread
Italian Pasta Salad
Mollie’s Rustic Bread
Boar’s Head Corned Beef
Molinari Salami
Kerrygold
Vintage Irish Cheddar
Mollie’s Irish Soda Bread
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Did You Know?
Mollie’s Rustic Bread
Cheeseburger Pasta Bake
Boar’s Head
Cracked Pepper Turkey
Fromager d’Affinois Brie
Carol’s Big Toffee Crunch
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$2.00
-$0.75
1.25
$
YOU PAY
ONLY
+CRV
Good only at Mollie Stone’s Markets.
Offer expires 3/31/12
PLU# 7108
2.49
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Good only at Mollie Stone’s Markets.
Offer expires 3/31/12