Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish made with cabbage or kale and potatoes. The name comes from the Gaelic phrase “cal ceannan,” which means “white-headed cabbage”.
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Hallowe’en Cookies
Themed parties were popular in the 1920s and 1930s, leading to the publication of many books of theme party ideas. This recipe for Hallowe’en Cookies comes from The Children’s Party Book, a 1923 book of party games, decorations, and recipes for a variety of holiday parties.
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Halloween Cookies
Ice box cookies, also known as refrigerator cookies, became popular in the 1930s as electric refrigerators appeared in more and more homes. The dough is formed into a roll, then chilled in the refrigerator. When it’s time to bake, the cookies can simply be sliced off the roll and popped into the oven.
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History in the Making 