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The Life Stages Of Celebrating St. Patrick's Day

Ken Hayes — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:44:47 +0000

You’re average drinker has several stages in their drinking career. (If you call it that, you can’t call yourself a drunk… you’re working towards some goal.) A great way to measure your maturity with adult beverages is how you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Let’s start with the college days. College days St. Patrick’s- “Get as [...]

7 Things You Shouldn't Do If You Meet a Leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day

Chris Illuminati — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:58:41 +0000

Leprechauns, the faires of Irish folklore (no disrespect) are popular symbols this time of year. With St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, the little men with their hidden coins, pots of gold and ginger muttonchops are running rampant through the streets spreading their magical mischief. Many people just don’t know exactly what to do when [...]

Celebrate St. Patricks's Day with a Scrumptious Blarney Breakfast Bake from Taste of Home

Cathy Kates — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:45:21 +0000

Green beer can lead to being a bit green the morning after. I'm pretty proud of myself, I'm thinking a head. St. Patty's Day is on a Sunday this year, so you'll probably be celebrating on Saturday. But, the family will still be looking for breakfast on Sunday morning. Don't mess with individual breakfast fare like pancakes or french toast. Try this one dish bake from Taste of Home that will make it easier for you and satisfy those hungry tummys.

Man Tries To Drink One Gallon Shamrock Shake

Patrick Bateman — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:30:57 +0000

At first, the Shamrock Shake from McDonald’s sounds like a fun time. But despite what your mom told you growing up, not everything that’s green is good for you. The St. Patty’s Day concoction contains reduced fat vanilla ice cream, high fructose corn syrup, whipped cream, and a maraschino cherry. A large 22 oz. cup [...]

Don't Rely On "The Luck Of The Irish"; Designate A Driver On St. Patrick Saturday

Cathy Kates — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:36:05 +0000

I'm half Irish, so of course I want you to celebrate St. Patty's day. However, I received a press release about the amped up law enforcement that will be out tonight and tomorrow and some VERY sobering facts. I want you stay safe, so I thought I'd share. Thank you to the Duluth Police Department for reminding us to be safe! Celebrate in moderation, or better yet, get a designated driver.

Irish Coffee Recipe For St. Patrick's Day

Cathy Kates — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:10:28 +0000

YUMMY! Indulge in a little Irish flavor on Saturday, St. Patrick’s Day, with this Taste of Home Irish Coffee Recipe. INGREDIENTS •2 teaspoons sugar •2 ounces Irish whiskey •2 cups hot strong brewed coffee (French or other dark roast) •1/4 cup heavy whipping cream •1 teaspoon green creme de menthe DIRECTIONS •Divide sugar and [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About St. Patrick's Day

Kathy Landin — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:50:08 +0000

Everyone enjoys putting on their best green clothes on March 17th and being Irish for a day. We’ve all heard there was a saint and something to do with snakes in Ireland and now we have parades and drink green beer. But what do we really know about St. Patrick’s Day? While everyone is claiming [...]

10 Signs You Are Too Excited About St. Patrick's Day

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:00:08 +0000

There are few holidays that create more excitement and festiveness than St. Patrick’s Day. All over the country, people crowd the local pub in green clothes where they guzzle a ton of green beer, only to puke it back out in a green mess and wake up the next day in a green haze.

Of course, just like the crazy uncle in your family who thinks he’s Santa Claus in July, some people can take a good thing way too far. These are the trigger signals that you need to de-green yourself.

Save Your Pennies By Making Your Own Shamrock Shake at Home

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:48:33 +0000

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake usually comes once a year around St. Patrick’s Day, but as the holiday passes, so does the elusive tasty beverage. Now you don’t have to be in March (or Irish) to enjoy one year round. The cool part is you don’t have to just stick with the normal sugar-laced treat. There are [...]

10 Gloriously Green St. Patrick's Day Foods

Kathy Landin — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:00:21 +0000

Everyone knows that St. Patrick’s Day is the one day out of the year when we’re all Irish. And, apparently that translates into wearing anything green and silly we can get our hands on and having as much to drink as we can carry at one time. But, there’s another strange tradition that has developed in celebration of this day. We can’t explain it. Are Irish people really that into unnaturally green food?

Save Your Pennies By Making Your Own Shamrock Shake at Home

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:19:33 +0000

Toby Keith Wants You to Drink Swamp Water This St. Patrick's Day

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:40:27 +0000

It’s true! ‘Beer for My Horses’ singer Toby Keith wants you to take a big ole swig of swamp water in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. No, he doesn’t want you to travel down to the Everglades and test the waters there with a straw. But he would like you to come to his restaurant I Love This Bar & Grill and try his swamp water drink — a neon green cocktail served in a Ball jar.

Chris Allen Hits The Street And Talks St. Patricks Day

Chris Allen — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:51:40 +0000

Chris Allen hits the Holiday Center in Downtown Duluth to talk about the Irish holiday St. Patrick’s Day! Find out how people answer, “Who is St. Patrick’s Day named after?” and can the Twin Ports do a jig? Find all that out and more in Episode I of Chris Crossing.

4 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Tony Hart — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:00:13 +0000

If you’re “celebrating” St. Patrick’s day by simply donning your favorite green t-shirt, you’re doing it wrong. Do it right this year: parade through the streets, pack your bags for Dublin, get pelted by the contents of the grocery store’s produce section, or even run a marathon. Pack your bags for Dublin Is there any [...]