Beef and Barley Soup, Easy Soda Bread, The Best Irish Coffee...9 Yummy Recipes for St. Patty’s Day INSIDE!

Plus, what you need to know about the measles.

March 11, 2025

THE RECIPES

9 Delicious Recipes to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

What started as an observation of the patron saint of Ireland has morphed into a joyous celebration of Irish culture around the world. March 17 is just a week away, so bring on the parades, music, dancing and food! Make it truly authentic with one (or all!) of our favourite Irish-themed recipes, from soda bread to homemade Irish cream.

Tap the button below for all the recipes.

Frozen Lime Cheesecake Pie
Butternut Squash Shepherd’s Pie
Cream Scones
Irish Soda Bread with Cardamom
Beef, Guinness and Barley Soup
Irish Stew with Stout and Parsley Dumplings
Baked Fish and Chips
Homemade Irish Cream
Easy Irish Coffee (With and Without Alcohol!)

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THE LIST

Top Baby Products You Actually Need

Soft sleepers, teensy socks and cute diaper shirts are all adorable accessories for your newest arrival. But chances are, those aren’t the things you’re really going to rely on in the early days of parenting.

Hit the button below for our list of baby essentials. 

THE POLL

Are You Making An Effort to Buy Canadian?

US President Donald Trump probably didn’t consider that a potential trade war would light a fire under Canadians. The unprovoked, on-again, off-again threat of tariffs has sparked a fierce sense of unity here in the True North. Canadians, rallying behind the battle cry "elbows up,” are seeking out local, homegrown products in order to support their own. But that’s not to say that shopping Canadian is a breeze either, and we know it can be a challenge for families to find Canuck substitutes for products they rely on.

So, we want to know…

TODAY’S POLL

Are you joining the Buy Canadian movement?

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Results from our last poll

What do you usually do for March break?

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ It's vacation time! We always get out of town. (7.4%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 We keep it local! Activities at home, day trips, etc. (75.9%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ We're still working, so the kiddos go to camp. (12%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Other (tell us more!) (3.7%)

From our readers:

“I would love to get out of town for vacation but it is too much money nowadays to do that.”

“I’m kinda working, not putting kids in camp, will stay local.”

THE QUESTION BOX

Should I Be Worried About the Measles?

If you haven’t yet seen this issue in the news, the country is currently seeing a concerning uptick in the number of confirmed cases of the measles. Given that this illness was deemed eliminated in Canada in 1998, parents are justifiably worried about this highly contagious viral disease.

What we know so far:

  • At the time of publication, there were 146 confirmed cases and 22 probable cases.

  • This is more than all of last year total.

  •  The US is putting up similar numbers and there has been one confirmed fatality south of the border.

  • The majority of cases are occurring in the unvaccinated.

What you can do to protect your family:

  • Ensure your children receive the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine as per your province’s immunization schedule.

  •  Keep up with public health advisories, especially if travelling internationally.

  • Consult your family's healthcare team if you have concerns about vaccinations or symptoms a family member is exhibiting.

For more about the current measles situation in Canada, hit the button below.