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Gearing Up For St Patrick’s Day

Get out your green, St Patrick’s Day is this week. Forget about all of the Easter baskets and bunnies that are on the shelves at the store, it is time for some Leprechauns, limericks, and all other things Irish. In honor of St Patrick’s Day, I decided to learn a little more about the man who is the reason for this great holiday. St Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. Many of the details of St Patrick’s early life are unclear at best. What is known about him is that he was largely responsible for bringing … Continue reading →

Looking Forward to Saint Patrick’s Day

As Saint Patrick’s Day approaches, I start thinking about Irish food. Of course, Irish food is so delicious that I like to enjoy it throughout the year, but Saint Patrick’s Day is a great excuse to plan an all-out Irish menu for the entire day. While I have fond childhood memories of Saint Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage dinners complete with my mom’s home made Irish Soda Bread, I usually make something different each year. In fact, I have started somewhat of a tradition in my home of going to the grocery store the day after Saint Patrick’s Day … Continue reading →

A Shamrock Shake on St. Patrick’s Day – A Family Tradition

I am one quarter Irish. The closer you get to St. Patrick’s Day, the more I am aware of my Irish heritage. The Irish side of my family has a tradition of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by going to McDonald’s, and getting a nice, green, minty, Shamrock Shake. This is the kind of tradition that can be shared with the entire family, no matter how old or how young a relative happens to be. The much coveted Shamrock Shake was first produced by McDonald’s in 1970. I distinctly remember the day I had my very first one, despite the fact … Continue reading →