Saint Patrick's Day Tribute
The Irish color of green symbolizes the beginning of spring. Green is also the color of life, giving us one more reason to participate in this celebration. Included will be Irish recipes to give you some ideas and ways you, too, can celebrate with a healthy, hearty meal.
Ireland, recognized for their contribution to the world of theater, literature and music, often uses food to provide focus. In some instances, entire plots will revolve around the table or the planning of a meal. An example is George Bernard Shaw, who used cups of tea as a source of inspiration for his writings. Author Frank McCourt, in "The Irish and How We Got That Way", states the potato contains aphrodisiac-qualities. In addition, the potato is a great source of fiber for nutritional needs.
Many find comfort in the dishes of the Irish, which is what gave me the idea to create a separate tribute to these dishes and to the Irish. Corned beef is probably the most popular dish and one most already have a favorite recipe for, so here will be presented some other equally popular dishes. Furthermore, Corned Beef and Cabbage is in truth, an American-Irish fare. You could not get it in Ireland. In Ireland, they serve ham and cabbage instead.
The ingredients will be the low-fat version in the following recipes; however, if you wish not to use the low-fat variety, do not complain when the scale creeps up! The nature of these recipes is such that one should not really notice changes to the flavor using the low-fat ingredients, so I strongly urge you do use them if you are one who has to watch what they eat. If not - go for it! I've even added some luscious, tempting Saint Patrick's Day Desserts for those of you who decide to splurge!
The first celebration of the "wearing of the green" in America took place in 1737, in Boston, Massachusetts. Every year since, we have set this day aside to celebrate the Irish. This is the day to enjoy their music, dance, food and beverages. Irish blood or not, jump in and join the celebration!
May luck be our companion,
May friends stand by our side,
May history remind us all
Of Ireland's faith and price..
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