tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post5099516015402111301..comments2024-03-10T23:44:30.359-05:00Comments on Racine Post: Racine's Welsh heritage to be celebrated March 7Dustin http://www.blogger.com/profile/10717778498642473701noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-24928431520965931542010-03-07T21:48:18.633-06:002010-03-07T21:48:18.633-06:00Had a wonderful time in Racine today, celebrating ...Had a wonderful time in Racine today, celebrating St. David and all things Welsh! If your seriously interested in Welsh-American activities, visit www.nafow.org for info on the annual North American Festival of Wales!monanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-53649630254557204532010-02-26T12:09:06.268-06:002010-02-26T12:09:06.268-06:00Perhaps you'd like to bring her to our Welsh H...Perhaps you'd like to bring her to our Welsh House Party at DP Wigley at 2:30 on Sun, March 7th to meet a real Welshman and see a real Welsh flag and red dragon. You are most welcome to join us. :-)Chris ar DP Wigleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-79247378923107716192010-02-24T19:07:14.947-06:002010-02-24T19:07:14.947-06:00The little girl adored the story of her new friend...The little girl adored the story of her new friend, the magnificent Welsh Red Dragon. She now has a picture of him too. Many many thanks for making a young lady very happy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-8068214017816371172010-02-22T19:51:03.921-06:002010-02-22T19:51:03.921-06:00Many, many thanks for the information on the magni...Many, many thanks for the information on the magnificent Welsh Red Dragon! I'm sure the young lady will love the story. Enjoy a glorious Saint David's Day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-9562341003281828592010-02-22T09:45:42.731-06:002010-02-22T09:45:42.731-06:00http://www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk/welsh-flag.htm...http://www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk/welsh-flag.htm<br /><br />I can't for the life of me figure out how to paste the copy of the Welsh Flag and its beautiful dragon in this space. <br /><br />The Flag has two equal horizontal bands - white on top and green on the bottom, with the red dragon over all.<br /> According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions, the symbolism of the colors on the Welsh flag represent the following:<br /><br />* White - peace and honesty<br />* Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & valor<br />* Green - hope, joy and love<br /><br />The Welsh dragon IS magnificent. I love dragons too, and I imagine he got the job because he is honest, brave, and loving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-80931361927371814122010-02-22T08:06:49.189-06:002010-02-22T08:06:49.189-06:00One of the little girls in my neighborhood loves d...One of the little girls in my neighborhood loves dragons. Somehow she heard that the Welsh have a magnificent red dragon on their national crest. Is this story true? Also, if the red dragon is the Welsh mascot, she'd like to know how and why he got that job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-84308611873129428302010-02-21T21:34:57.846-06:002010-02-21T21:34:57.846-06:00Dear Chris, Many, many thanks! Enjoy a Very Happy ...Dear Chris, Many, many thanks! Enjoy a Very Happy Saint David's Day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-44035884735451298562010-02-21T17:46:09.085-06:002010-02-21T17:46:09.085-06:00There are lots of recipes for Welsh Rarebit and le...There are lots of recipes for Welsh Rarebit and leek soup online.<br /><br />Here's a link to watch James Barber make Welsh Rarebit, ready to eat in about 5 minutes.<br /><br />www.youtube.com/watch?v=i74Co0Z6ueQ<br /><br />Here's another recipe: <br /><br />http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/welsh-rarebit-recipe/index.html<br /><br />Ingredients<br /><br />* 2 tablespoons unsalted butter<br />* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour<br />* 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard<br />* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce<br />* 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt<br />* 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />* 1/2 cup porter beer<br />* 3/4 cup heavy cream<br />* 6 ounces (approximately 1 1/2 cups) shredded Cheddar<br />* 2 drops hot sauce<br />* 4 slices toasted rye bread<br /><br />Directions<br /><br />In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Cook, whisking constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to brown the flour. Whisk in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add beer and whisk to combine. Pour in cream and whisk until well combined and smooth. Gradually add cheese, stirring constantly, until cheese melts and sauce is smooth; this will take 4 to 5 minutes. Add hot sauce. Pour over toast and serve immediately.<br /><br />No rabbit at all!Chris at DP Wigleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-71456477839041172252010-02-21T08:50:17.823-06:002010-02-21T08:50:17.823-06:00Also, does the dish called Welsh rabbit/ Welsh rar...Also, does the dish called Welsh rabbit/ Welsh rare bit really exist? If so--and if it's authentically Welsh--is there a recipe available? Many thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-70650203797471627142010-02-20T15:20:54.427-06:002010-02-20T15:20:54.427-06:00My Aunt Muffy used to prepare a tasty leek soup in...My Aunt Muffy used to prepare a tasty leek soup in honor of Saint David's Day. If anyone has a recipe for Welsh leek soup and graciously wishes to share it, I'll be extremely grateful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-27580168412005775812010-02-20T15:18:27.708-06:002010-02-20T15:18:27.708-06:00Getting back to King Arthur, both the English and ...Getting back to King Arthur, both the English and the Welsh claim him. Can anybody tell me who King Arthur really was? Lots of kids in my neighborhood would like to learn about him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-2063137272122789112010-02-19T21:50:52.743-06:002010-02-19T21:50:52.743-06:00Then there were the pasties. Aunt Muffy's beef...Then there were the pasties. Aunt Muffy's beef pasties were delicious. (Unfortunately, I could never get her recipe. Also, if anybody knows the difference between Welsh pasties and their Cornish cousins, please tell me.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-89379432115598223862010-02-19T21:47:21.187-06:002010-02-19T21:47:21.187-06:00Don't forget the stories about King Arthur and...Don't forget the stories about King Arthur and Merlin. And we mustn't omit King Arthur's royal bard, Taliesen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-59646359304862095252010-02-19T14:17:44.305-06:002010-02-19T14:17:44.305-06:00Excellent! The Welsh are some of my favorite peopl...Excellent! The Welsh are some of my favorite people. At my Welsh Aunt Muffy's home, there was always music galore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com