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Abby Conway
It’s that time of year again; when the beer flows green and cabbage is suddenly a hot commodity in the grocery store. Looking to ditch the traditional celebrations this year? (Did you know that what we American’s consider traditional is in fact far from how the holiday is celebrated in Ireland? Read more here.) Check out what PRK has dug up (it aint’ spuds) on what’s happening Marh 17th, or what to do if you’re staying in.
Whiskey time…
The Boston Center for Adult Education is hosting Irish Whiskey tasting from 6:00p-7:30pm. Learn the difference between the two major styles of Irish whiskey and discover “pot still” style, plus “peated” and “in-peated” single malts.
If you’re not up for heading out on one of those nights you’re bound to bump into someone who’s had a few too many (more likely, they crash into you), you can still learn about a variety of Irish whiskeys by perusing Saveur’s online guide. Home is under-rated.
Vinho Verde
Whiskey not really your thing? The Second Glass is hosting a special Green Wine Tasting for St. Patrick’s Day. Attendees will learn about the thousands of vineyards worldwide owned by the Irish, review organic and sustainable wine info and get the lowdown on Vinho Verde (green wine) from Portugal. The event will take place at Downtown Wine and Spirits in Somerville from 7:00-8:00pm. $10 will do it.
Guinness and chocolate and beef, oh my?
If you’re in need of a unique meal for St. Patrick’s Day and you’re not interested in stinking up the house with corned beef and cabbage, we’ve got an idea for you. How about a unique take on the classic beef stew? This beef stew recipe is prepared in the slow cooker with Guinness and bittersweet chocolate. Weirded out? Read the recipe for explanations and for tips on which type of Guinness and chocolate to choose to make sure your stew comes out just right. Prep ahead: this version takes about 9 hours in the slow cooker.
The Paddy
Cooking 4 The Week suggests a whiskey cocktail to calm your ‘Irish’ cravings. The cocktail of choice? “The Paddy“. The Paddy is a variation of the sweet Manhattan that uses Irish whiskey instead of rye or bourbon. To make The Paddy you will need Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters.
“Stink up” the house with corned beef and cabbage?! That smell is still one of the absolutely best memories of an Irish-Catholic Bostonian childhood. Boiled dinners were and still are sublime and the smell still evokes warm, wonderful memories of Sundays and holidays.
Shame on you for saying, “stink up” to some of us that’s a better perfume than Chanel No. 5
Ouch! And right you are…”stink” to some may be perfume to others. Was that lovely smell wafting through your house last night?