Presented by Chef Margaret Jacobs

Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with a festive cooking demonstration inspired by Irish tradition and hearty seasonal flavors. This special menu features ruby-glazed corned beef with currants and apricots, served alongside oven-roasted cabbage wedges, traditional colcannon—super-creamy mashed potatoes with cabbage, scallions, butter, and cream—sage-roasted sweet carrots, and freshly baked Irish soda bread with caraway and golden raisins. The experience concludes with a sweet touch: shamrock cookies.

Participants will enjoy watching these classic dishes come together while learning helpful techniques and tips for preparing a memorable holiday meal. Whether you’re honoring Irish heritage or simply love comforting, celebratory food, this demonstration offers a flavorful and joyful way to mark the season.

COST | $30

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Chef Margaret Jacobs serves as Head Chef at Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York, she has more than 30 years of professional cooking and kitchen management experience. Prior to coming to Wisdom House, she owned Hannah’s Bakery and Catering of Torrington and Litchfield, where her delicious baked goods attracted a devoted clientele.