St. Patrick's Day
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
"May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine upon your face
The rains fall soft upon your fields
And, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand."
-Irish Blessing (Author Unknown)
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!
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.
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. Corned beef is probably the most popular dishes. 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.
St. Patrick's Holiday Recipes
- Irish Coffee Recipes (4 variations)
- Irish Cream Recipes (Adult beverages, 4 variations)
- Cranberry Chutney
- Boxty (Potato Griddle Cakes)
- Quick Corned Beef and Cabbage
- Irish Shepherd's Pie
- Irish Pumpkin Potage
- Irish Stew
- Irish Beef Stew
- Irish Chicken and Dumplings
- Green Enchiladas
- Irish Smoked Salmon
- Shamrock Meringue Cups
- Amazingly Easy Irish Soda Bread
- Traditional Irish Soda Bread
- Sour Cream Irish Soda Bread
- Bread Machine Irish Soda Bread
- Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread
- Irresistible Irish Soda Bread
- Traditional Brown Bread (2 variations)
- Irish Brown Soda Bread
- Irish Soda Bread with Herbs
- Irish Spicy Cornbread
- Irish Shamrock Parfaits
- Irish Potato Candy (5 variations)
- Irish Cream Truffle Fudge
- Irish Cream Cheesecakes (4 variations)
- St. Patrick's Coffee Cake
- Irish Apple Pie
- Irish Boiled Cake
- Irish Cream Bundt Cake
- Irish Tea Cake
- Irish Potato Cake
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