There is much more to St. Patrick's Day than just green beer and shamrocks. Here's the Beacon Street Baby way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style.
Breakfast:
Wish your little ones top of the morning with Green Eggs & Ham. Whisk together eggs, add one cup chopped fresh spinach and a 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil. Pour into buttered frying pan, scramble as usual.
Traditional Irish Soda Bread is a great accompaniment to the breakfast, especially when lathered with butter and jam! No time to bake bread? Check out the bakery section of your local supermarket, many actually carry Soda Bread for the time frame prior to St. Patrick's Day.
Playdate:
An essential pat of Irish culture is music and dance, for inspiration look no further than Riverdance. A fun way to translate the rhymic step dance for children is through jump roping. Lace up the tap shoes, pump up The Chieftains and let the kids loose!
Did you know that St. Patrick chased the snakes out of Ireland? Well he did! Hide and Go Snake is a great game for kids and adults alike. Plant hidden snakes throughout your yard / nearby park / or inside your house if its raining. Whoever collects the most snakes - wins!
Dinnertime:
Shepard's Pie is a delicious traditional meal in Ireland. While a true Shepard's Pie is made with lamb (hence the whole "Shepard" part), you can substitute ground turkey or beef stew meat if preferred.
Late-Nightcap:
The kiddies are asleep, what a better way to finish your day then with a delicious adult beverage. The Nutty Irishman is a delicious combination of Bailey's, Frangelico, Kahlua, coffee and whip cream. But if you're gonna call it a night after a long day of jigging and jiving, you may want to do decaf!
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