Going Green

 Ah, tis St. Patrick’s Day. A holiday where everyone is proud to be Irish, at least for a day. For Irish Americans anyway, corned beef and cabbage is most often served on St. Patty’s, but if you’re an adventurous Irish soul why not try a brand new menu this year to celebrate everything Irish. How about Irish stew, beer braised brisket, a Reuben sandwich, or maybe scalloped potatoes and ham. Vegetarians can celebrate in style on “the day of the green” with choices like spinach pie, green cabbage soup, or green onion and potato pancakes, all in keeping with the green and clover themed holiday. At our house, where we’re proud to be Irish all year long, Shepherd’s Pie or Cottage Pie with huge chunks of lean beef along with potato, onion, and carrots will probably find it’s way to the supper table with plenty of Irish Soda Bread on the side; followed up of course with a fine Irish coffee.  While you’re celebrating Irish heritage, no matter if you’re not actually Irish, just remember to let go and enjoy, reveling in all things green and Gaelic. As my three year old grandson likes to say with his apple juice raised high, “Cheers everybody”.