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Authentically Irish?
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Authentically Irish? by Phil Happy St. Patrick's Day! Last year we celebrated by taking a closer (and somewhat disturbing) look at St. Patrick himself, who wasn't Irish or even a saint. (Yes, he is recognized as the patron saint of Ireland, but was never formally canonized by a pope, because he lived before the modern, official canonization process was established. Oh, the things you learn in these devotions!) As I said, we already covered that ground, so this year I thought we'd investigate that staple of all Irish pubs, the gastronomical wonder known as the Reuben sandwich. That delicious piling of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and 999 Island dressing (I get the discount knockoff) between two slabs of rye bread. Yum!!! So which county in Ireland gave birth to this delectable treat? None. The Reuben is an American invention. There is some disagreement, but it was created by either German restaurateur Arnold Reuben in New York, or by a Lithuanian grocer named Reuben Kulakovsky in Omaha, Nebraska! And even though corned beef became a staple for Irish immigrants, the sandwich itself is more likely to be found at a Jewish deli. And yet, though corned beef is kosher, Swiss cheese is not, so mixing the two would be a no-no for kosher Jews. Who knew celebrating an authentic St. Patrick's Day would be so difficult! Be that as it may, I choose to honor the non-Irish non-saint with a non-Irish Irish Reuben sandwich and a side of French Fries (which are not really French, but were invented in Belgium!) In this confusing world where nothing is as it seems, isn't it good to know at least Jesus is authentic and unchanging! Click Here to Check our Concert Schedule! Check us out on Facebook! - http://www.facebook.com/PhilandPamMorgan |
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