…or so it seems. According to the US Census Bureau, more than a few Americans are of Irish descent–36 million of us. Below are a few facts about Irish-Americans:
The number of Americans who claim Irish ancestry is nine times the population of Ireland itself.
Twenty-four percent of Massachusetts residents are of Irish ancestry, compared […]
Each year, since 1962, Chicago has dyed the Chicago River, which runs through downtown, a Kelley green color on St. Patrick’s Day. (Before you ask, I understand that the dye is akin to food coloring and not harmful to fish or other river creatures.) The color lasts for about an hour. If […]
March is Women’s History Month, National Noodle Month, and American Red Cross Month. It’s also filled with lots of fun and interesting holidays, including St. Patrick’s Day and Easter. Below are just a few of the holidays we’ll be talking about in March:
March 3 - National Anthem Day
March 6 - Alamo Day in Texas
March […]
What would St. Patrick’s Day be without corned beef. This video walked you through the process of preparing your own festive meal. Serve it with Colcannan, Irish potatoes and cabbage, and a pint of Guinness.
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Are you looking for something to serve at your St. Patrick’s Day get-together, something that’s a little more classy than green beer? Consider this elegant and yummy cocktail created by the people that make Korbel California Champagne.
Irish Kiss
4 oz Korbel California Brut Champagne1 oz. Midori Melon Liqueur
Serve with green sugar-rimmed champagne flute.
To make […]
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, a video recipe for Beef with Guinness. If that doesn’t keep you warm on a cold March evening, nothing will. Take a look:
How To Make Beef In Guinness
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Perhaps my favorite St. Patrick’s Day food is the tasty Irish potato dish, called Colcannon. This yummy mixture of potatoes, cabbage, milk, and onion is good anytime of year, but it goes particularly will with corned beef. Plus, it’s a nice hearty dish to eat after marching in a chilly St. Patrick’s Day […]
It seems that every city, no matter what size its Irish population, hosts a St. Patrick’s Day parade these days. From Japan to Vancouver to South Carolina, they bring out the bagpipes and the green hats. However, there are a few cities that have become synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Below are […]
St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, is a celebration of all things Irish. Originally, a day to commemorate the Roman Catholic St. Patrick, the day has evolved into a day of parades, Irish food, green beer, and lots of Irish song and dance.
Several symbols are commonly associate with St. Patrick’s Day–the shamrock, a pot of gold, […]
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