Blessings
Walls for the wind 
And a roof for the rain, 
And drinks beside the fire- 
Laughter to cheer you 
And those you love near you, 
And all that your heart may desire! 
Toasts
May the strength of three be in your journey. 
Jokes
Mike and his pregnant wife live on a farm in the distant rural regions.  
No running water, no electricity, etc. One night, Mikes' wife is begins to deliver the baby. The local doctor is there in attendance. "What d'ya want me to do, Doctor?" "Hold the lantern, Mikey. Here it comes!" the doctor delivers the child and holds it up for the proud father to see.  
"Mike, you're the proud father of a fine strapping boy." "Saints be praised, I..." Before Mike can finish the Doctor interrupts, "Wait a minute. Hold the lantern, Mikey." Soon the doctor delivers the next  
child. "You've a full set now, Mikey. A beautiful baby daughter."  
 "Thanks be to..." Again the Doctor cuts in, "Hold the lantern, Mikey, Hold the lantern!" Soon the Doctor delivers a third child. The doctor holds up the baby for Mike's inspection. "Doctor," asks Mike, "Do you  
think it's the light that's attracting them?"
 
 
 

 
St. Patrick's Day Cheesecake
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 42 one and half inch chocolate snaps)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup creme de menth
  • 2 tablespoons white creme de cacao
  • 4 ounces sweet cooking chocolate
  • 1/2 cup dairy sour cream
Method

In a small bowl, combine crumbs, 1 tablespoon sugar and melted butter. 
Press on bottom and 1 1/2 inches up the side of an 8 inch spring form pan; refrigerate. Preheat oven to 350F. 
In a large mixer bowl, cream the cheese and 1 cup sugar. 
Add eggs, beating until smooth. 
Stir in creme de menthe and creme de cacao. Pour into prepared crust. 
Bake 40 to 45 minutes. 
Cool in pan. 
Melt chocolate; cool about 5 minutes. 
Stir sour cream into melted chocolate. Spread over slightly cooled cheesecake.
Refrigerate until set. Remove side of pan. 

Yield: 8--10 
 

 

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