Whether you are celebrating the love of all things Irish for the entire week, or just for the day, on March 17th ~ here are some vibrant green drinks & foods, both savory & sweet, that are sure to please!
It's time for breaking out all the 'Kiss Me I'm Irish' t-shirts, hand knitted Irish sweaters, Clancy Brothers & Chieftains CD's, pints of Guinness, Soda Bread, Corned Beef & Cabbage, &... the list just goes on & on.
Leprechauns, castles, good luck and laughter
Lullabies, dreams, and love ever after.
Poems and songs with pipes and drums
A thousand welcomes when anyone comes.
~Author Unknown
I will say to you, now, as so many will say to those they meet on the 17th ~ Cead Mile Failte!
Colors of Ireland Jello Parfait
Old Irish Saying ~ “An old broom knows the dirtiest corners best.”
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| Colors of Ireland Jello Parfait ~ Grandma Bunni was a true green eyed, red haired, Irish lass. She might not have been born in Ireland, but she certainly had the fiery temperament & fierce loyalty that the Irish women are known for. She was an amazing cook & loved making Corned Beef & Cabbage every March 17th, as well as all the foods & drinks that celebrate that day. She was also fond of jello salads/desserts, as so many of her generation were. This is a dessert that she liked to make for special occasions. It's a pretty & versatile treat ~ you just change up the colors of the jello & fruit to suit the holiday you're planning for. |
TO MAKE GRANDMA BUNNI'S JELLO PARFAIT
Take prepared green jello, cottage cheese (or vanilla pudding if you want a more modern spin) & diced peaches or mandarin oranges ~ Find a pretty glass & layer the ingredients as follows: your favorite green jello, diced, as the bottom layer, cottage cheese or vanilla pudding for the middle layer & diced peaches or mandarin oranges as the top layer. Finish it with a dollop of whipped cream & little bits of green jello sprinkled around the edges of the glass. Enjoy as either a starter or as a dessert.
Baked Kale Chips
St. Patrick -- one of the few saints whose feast day presents the opportunity to get determinedly whacked and make a fool of oneself all under the guise of acting Irish. ~ Charles M. Madigan
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| You can't get any fresher or greener than this. These Baked Kale Chips are an amazing treat. I was skeptical when I first read about these on the Internet, but since I am trying to eat more kale, I decided to give the recipe a try. I'm so glad I did, these are absolutely addicting! So crispy, crunchy, healthy, easy to make & so darn tasty, too. Lucky me ~ Lucky you! |
Broccoli Soup
Irish Saying ~ What is Irish diplomacy? It's the ability to tell a man to go to hell, so that he will look forward to making the trip.
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| If you want a quick & healthy green meal for St. Paddy's Day, try this incredibly easy, tasty & low-cal Broccoli Soup ~ from Gordon Ramsay's cookbook ~ Healthy Appetite |
Baby Bok Choy with Vinaigrette
Irish Saying ~
There are only two kinds of people in the world, The Irish and those who wish they were.
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| If you want a little different spin on cabbage for the big ~Luck 'o' the Irish ~ day, try this simply prepared & low-cal Bok Choy recipe from Alicia Silverstone's ~ The Kind Diet |
Traditional Irish Toast
"May those who love us, love us; and those who don't love us, may God
turn their hearts; and if He doesn't turn their hearts, may He turn
their ankles so we'll know them by their limping."  |
| If March 17th inspires you to find unusual cocktails to try & if you love the fresh taste of Key Lime Pie ~ then try this low-cal, fun & festive martini from ~ Hungry Girl |
Green Tea Swappuccino
Irish Saying ~ Life is like a cup of tea, it's all in how you make it!
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| Looking for something smooth & creamy to kick-start your mornings? Then try beginning your day drinking this mock Starbuck's Green Tea Smoothie. I think it would be a fun way to start your St. Patty's Day reveries. Another low-cal treat from ~ Hungry Girl |
What color should be seen, Where our fathers' homes have been, But their own immortal Green? ~~Author Unknown
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| If drinking something green is right up your alley for the upcoming St. Paddy's Day parties & you want something that is good for the you, the kids, is alcohol-free & really does taste just like cake batter ~ than this bright green smoothie is for you! |