Believe it or not, the Cherry Blossom Festival starts this Thursday! Dr Gridlock alerts you about traffic delays and other sources of discomfort and pleasure that will be caused by this 3 1/2 week extravaganza that began with a gift from the Japanese ambassador in 1912.
In the meantime, tonight Fado's, 808 7th Street NW, and Murphy’s Irish Pub 2609 24th Street NW both promise liquid St Patrick's Day cheer and music.
On this snowy day, I send you Irish blessings!
- Leprechauns, castles,
good luck and laughter; Lullabies, dreams and love ever after. Poems and
songs with pipes and drums; A thousand welcomes when anyone comes.
- May St. Patrick guard
you wherever you go and guide you in whatever you do -- and may his loving
protection be a blessing to you always.
- May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields and, Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Preheat the oven to 325 F.
Melt 2 Tblsp of butter in a skillet.
Add 1 lb of pecans and sauté until hot and buttery.
Mix in 2 tsp Worcestershire (or soy sauce), a few dashes of Tabasco (or your favorite source of heat), 1/2 tsp salt and a few grindings of pepper.
Place in a shallow baking pan (lined with parchment paper) and bake at 325 F for 20 minutes.
Serve warm or cold.
