St. Patty's Day! A collection of party ideas....

Ahoy there readers!

As I announced to my boyfriend Saturday, my Irish descent indicates that I must celebrate St. Patty's Day. He retorted by questioning what percentage of my bloodline is Irish......Well maybe 10% ??????

Nonetheless! This Saturday is St. Patty's Day and I feel quite inclined to partake in the festivities.

Assumabley you all will celebrate the day also. Perhaps at an Irish pub or restaurant? Here is an idea: A St. Patrick's Day Party!!!

FYI Traditional Garb is not required. 

An Irish-inspired party is more than easy to pull off, just simply add green! Ok, just kidding.... Well sort of ;)

First up folks, lets think about decor. Perhaps rainbow accents?

Pot of gold party favors?

Fill a terracotta pot with gold-wrapped chocolate or candies, next bend multi-colored pipecleaners into a dome shape and position inside the pot for a fun rainbow.

For your Irish menu, think potatoes, corned beef and hash, with Irish soda bread!
 

http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/yukon-gold-gruyere-galette.aspx



http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Saveur-100-2011-Corned-Beef-and-Cabbage



http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/irish-soda-bread-50400000110055/

The final step ladies and gentlemen is the dessert...for which I suggest.. THE GREEN FACTOR!!!!

http://www.lovefromtheoven.com/2011/03/03/green-velvet-cake-st-pattys-day-baking/

http://www.lovefromtheoven.com/2011/03/03/green-velvet-cake-st-pattys-day-baking/

Ooooooookeeeeeeeey :) Maybe one more component...

Enjoy my party ideas AND your weekend playtime!!!!

Your blogger,

-Holly-

Trendy Shamrock Recipe

If you have recently attended a wedding, birthday party, casino event, or Bar Mitzvah, you likely have noticed how trendy Shamrock Cookies have become at a St. Patrick’s Day Event. These confectionery delights are the craze of partygoers and bakery shoppers. Share these “Pots of  Gold” treats from your cookie jar--they just might bring some "luck o' the Irish" to your !


Here's a great blog we like to send people to for baked-good inspiration as ll: http://www.bakewithginger.blogspot.com.

Enjoy this delicious Shamrock Cookie Recipe for St. Patrick’s Day...and a "Green Beer Candle" decorating idea bonus!



Irish Shamrock Cookies
These green cookies are delicious anytime of the year. Make some green frosting for these cookies using a sugar cookie icing recipe found on Cookierecipe.com.
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
• 1 1/3 cups baking mix tablespoon white sugar

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheet.
2. Cream together the butter or margarine and the pudding mix. Blend in the baking mix, egg, and sugar and mix well.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 3/8-inch thickness and cut into cookies with a shamrock cookie cutter.
4. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 9 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned on the edges. Let cookies cool on rack. Frost with green-colored icing if desired.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 310
Total Fat: 16.8g
Cholesterol: 76mg

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St. Patrick Day Celebration Table Décor

Light Up Your Irish Party Table and Go Green!


Our St. Patrick's Day Green Beer Candle is a great addition to any St. Patrick's Day celebration. For each candle, fill a 13-ounce a glass mug with dark green gel and top with wax for the appearance of a frothy beer "head." Decorate your Irish-themed tables with these--and send the St. Patrick's Day Green Beer Candle home with all your party guests as favors! Each green beer candle burns
approximately 80-100 hours.

Sláinte (Cheers) for St. Patrick’s Day!