Recipe Of The Week: Irish Guinness Stew with Lamb
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Patrick’s Day is known for revelry. A festive atmosphere prevails each March 17. Cuisine is a big part of Irish culture, even if it’s not the first thing people think of when pondering the Emerald Isle. This St. Patrick’s Day, celebrants can bring a touch of Irish cuisine to their celebrations by preparing the following recipe for “Irish Guinness Stew with Lamb” courtesy of Lines+Angles.
Makes 6 servings
8 cups lamb or beef stock; divided
1 cup pearl barley
3 lb. lamb shoulder, cubed Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons oil
1⁄2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
4 stalks of celery, washed, trimmed and chopped
Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, bring 3 cups of stock to a boil; add barley. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer for 20 minutes. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, pat the meat dry with paper towels. Season the meat with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven. Brown the meat on all sides over medium-high heat. Using a slotted spoon, remove the meat from the pot. Sprinkle flour over the meat, shaking off any excess; set aside.
3. Add the celery, onions, garlic and carrots to the pot and saute until onions are soft and translucent. Add Guinness and deglaze the pot, scraping up all the caramelized bits on the bottom and sides of the pan.
4. Chop the leaves of the parsley, reserving the stems.
2 large yellow onions, peeled and chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
3 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
12 fluid ounces Guinness stout
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 bunch fresh thyme
1 bunch fresh rosemary
3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons water
Tie the parsley stems and several sprigs of thyme and rosemary into a bundle; drop the bundle into the pot. Chop the remaining thyme and rosemary; set chopped herbs aside.
5. Return the meat to the pot. Add the potatoes, barley and enough stock to cover the meat and vegetables. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to very low and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, or until meat is fork tender. Stir occasionally, adding remaining stock as necessary.
6. Check seasoning; adjust to taste. Stir in chopped parsley, thyme and rosemary. Mix cornstarch in water and stir. Add to stew, stirring to incorporate. Cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until stew thickens. Ladle into bowls. Serve with crusty bread and of course more Guinness if desired.
Annual Black History Month celebration
Amityville’s youngest learners at Northeast Elementary School held an amazing performance in front of their parents and teachers during the school’s annual Black History Month program on Feb. 14.
Directed by music teacher Megan Ashe, students and staff members performed a medley of songs in the school’s gymnasium such as “This Little Light of Mine,” “Peace Like a River,” and “Scat Like That.” The
gymnasium also featured a decorative art showcase that was organized by art teacher Nicole Pappas. Additionally, district administrators such as Superintendent of Schools Dr.
Gina Talbert, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Mary Stephens, and Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. Bridgette Waite were in attendance for this year’s program.
Amityville’s youngest learners at Northeast Elementary School held an amazing performance in front of their parents and teachers during the school’s annual Black History Month program on Feb. 14. Photo courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District
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Festive Black History Month Show
Amityville Memorial High School’s Interact Club recently celebrated the rich culture of African Americans during their annual Black History Month performance.
Students shared their talents in dance, music, poetry and spoken words
in front of their peers, faculty and staff members, and district administrators in the high school’s auditorium. The high school’s jazz band also performed several songs throughout the afternoon. In between performances, the Interact Club kept the
crowd entertained and conducted trivia on famous African Americans. At the end of the performance, high school Principal Dr. John Cardone commended all of the students who contributed to this year’s celebration.
Amityville Memorial High School’s Interact Club celebrated the rich culture of African Americans during their annual Black History Month performance. Photo courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District
Students shared their talents in dance during the Black History Month performance. Photo courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District
The high school’s jazz band also performed several songs throughout the afternoon. Photo courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District
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BACCA Awarded $40,000 By The New York State Council On The Arts
The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA) announced today a grant award totaling $40,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Through New York State’s continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded $82 million this year to 509 artists and 1,497 organizations across the state.
“As the unparalleled leader of arts and culture, New York’s creativity and innovation inspires the world,” Governor Hochul said. “Our continued investment in our dynamic creative sector will further boost tourism, strengthen our local economies and continue New York’s success as a rich and vibrant place to live, work and visit.”
Executive Director of NYSCA Erika Mallin said, “On behalf of the Council and staff, I am so proud that we are supporting the critical work of so many nonprofit organizations all across the state, including work of BACCA. New York State’s art and culture nonprofits make us a global leader, strengthening our connections to each other and the larger world. I thank you for your dedication and service and look forward to all your work in the coming year.”
“Thank you to the New York State Council on the Arts for their continuing support of the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA). The 2025 NYSCA grant will enable BACCA to continue its mission to support and promote art and cultural activities throughout the township of Babylon during the coming year,” stated BACCA Board President Shawn Cullinane.
About the New York State Council on the Arts
The mission of the New York State Council on the Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. To support the ongoing recovery of the arts across New York State, the Council on the Arts will award $162 million in FY2025, serving organizations and artists across all 10 of the state’s regions. The Council on the Arts further advances New York’s creative culture by convening leaders in the field and providing organizational and professional development opportunities and informational resources.Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Council is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch. For more information on NYSCA, please visit arts.ny.gov, and follow NYSCA’s Facebook page, on X @NYSCArts and Instagram @ NYSCouncilontheArts.
About BACCA
The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA) is a not-for-profit cultural resource center for the arts serving the needs of residents, artists, and art organizations in the township of Babylon.
Incorporated in 1974, BACCA is designed to sponsor and develop artistic, cultural, and educational programs or services.
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For more information, please email the BACCA office at info@ babylonarts.org.
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Edmund W. Miles Middle School Celebrates Academic Achievements
Edmund W. Miles School in Amityville celebrated students’ academic success for the second marking period with an Awards Ceremony, recognizing those who earned Honor Roll and Principal’s List distinctions.
Students proudly walked on stage at the school’s
gymnasium to receive their certificates as their families watched and cheered them on. To extend the celebration to the entire school community, their Shared Decision Making Committee introduced a “Scholar Walk” — a tradition similar to the Senior Walk.
After the ceremony, honored students paraded through the hallways while their peers and teachers lined up outside classrooms to cheer on the scholars. An announcement was made before the walk, and students were encouraged to create signs to show their support.
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second marking period with an Awards Ceremony. Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District
VOTE SMITH FOR MAYOR OF AMITYVILLE
My name is Kevin Smith,
I am proud to be a fourth-generation, lifetime resident of Amityville.
I am a 49 year member of the Amityville Fire Department, having had the honor of serving as the department’s chief for eight years.
I was voted into office as Village Trustee in 2013 and then became Deputy Mayor in 2017. In addition, I am a local small business owner and dedicated to supporting our town’s economic growth.