HOLIDAYS
HOLIDAYS
Break out your inner leprechaun and Go Green this St. Patty's Day! With these Blarney Stone inspired party tips, toasts and recipes, your shamrock shimmy will impress the likes of Darby O'Gill.
Over the weekend, I was lucky to have an Irish jig lesson from a dear friend, Loreen--a talented dance performer in Florida. With her insider tips on music, cheer and all things green, take note and maybe you'll get blessed with good luck Irish kisses!
Of course, a St. Patricks's Day party isn't complete without hardy traditional Irish food and drinks. Make your friends green with envy with your cocktail know-how. Check out my bar guide here.
Traditional Irish Stew. Hearty ingredients like lamb, potatoes, carrots and turnips will fill your family this St. Pat's.
Ingredients
- 2 small onions, cut into rings
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 2 turnips, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 small cabbage, cut into pieces
- 2 lbs. lamb shoulder,cut into 3" pieces salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 small potatoes, diced
- Marjoram
Steps
- Cut lamb into large stock pot and cover with water.
- Season with salt and pepper, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
- Add the vegetables, garlic and potatoes and simmer another 25-30 minutes covered.
- Season with marjoram and additional salt and pepper and serve.
Whether your mug is filled with traditional green beer or a warm Irish coffee, recite these sassy toasts to put everyone in a happy party mood drinks:
"Here's to a long life and a merry one. A quick death and an easy one. A pretty girl and an honest one. A cold beer and another one!"
"Here's to me, and here's to you, and here's to love and laughter- I'll be true as long as you, and not one moment after!"
The Irish Rovers by The Pogues
Mustang Sally by The Commitments soundtrack
Mandinka or Molly Malone by Sinead O'Connor
Beautiful Day by U2
Pretty Eyes or Linger by The Cranberries
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