Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
With everything going on in the world currently, we all need a little sunshine to keep us going. Take a break from hoarding paper and cleaning products and socially distance yourself with us in the virtual Truckstop Coffee Shop!
Its that time of year again for corned beef, cabbage, carrots and your favorite Irish fixin’s. You’ll may also see some spilled green beer and increased shenanigans from your local pubs. But why is it that we celebrate St Patrick’s Day? The Irish have celebrated Saint Patrick for over 1000 years starting in the 10th century. Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, is credited to bringing Christianity to Ireland. The legend of St. Patrick tells the story that he explained the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) with a 3 stemmed Irish Clover, otherwise known as the shamrock.
Coming to America- It wasn’t always fun and games for the Irish in America. Many were despised for their religious beliefs and being uneducated among other things in the early years. It wasn’t until the early 1900’s when the Irish had a stronger voice with their growing numbers and growing political clout. - CREDIT https://www.history.com/news/st-patricks-day-origins-america
People from all over the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in some form or another. Are you celebrating? Leave us a comment below with any fun traditions you might have.
Looking for a good recipe to help celebrate the holiday? Try this “Pops Irish Soda Bread”
4 cups flour
6 tsp sugar
2 cups buttermilk (use 2 1/4)
1/2 stick margarine
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup raisins
Mix ingredients. 45-50 minutes at 350 degrees in a 9" cake pan
St Patrick’s day is also our driver, Patrick’s, birthday! Coincidence? We think not. Give him a shout if you see him on the road in 1061 aka the Kenny Cane aka Zebra 3.
BROTHER TRUCKERS!
Your periodical Truckstop Coffee Shop funny section and first edition of Brother Truckers!
Thanks for the new comic by our driver and resident artist, Ryan Bleck.
Looking forward to the next edition.
