The Quick List: Celebrating St. Patrick!

It is no secret that here in America we celebrate March 17th with an excitement that rivals our own patriotic holidays.  While actual 'Irelanders' go to church on the holy day of their patron saint, Americans wear green, make Irish food and drink (a lot) of green beer and Guinness.  Here are a few more ways to honor St. Patrick, enjoy!

#1. I did two Irish posts last year, one suggested a beer tasting party and the other using St. Patrick's Day as wedding inspiration. 

#2. Irish inspired dessert recipes.  So many delicious treats and only one day to indulge!  I'm pretty excited about these chocolate stout cupcakes with Bailey's cream cheese frosting.  And these adorable leprechaun hat s'mores.  Oh and who wouldn't drool over this lazy grasshopper dish? Who knew there were so many Green Isle confections?

 

 

#3. Looking to go all out? Here is the top 10 list of the best St. Patrick's Day celebrations stateside.  Ever since I heard about the Charles River being dyed green a few years ago, celebrating March 17th in Chicago is (still) on my bucket list.  

  

Setting The 'Bar' High

I officially have a TWO NEW favorite dessert ideas for weddings: a candy apple bar & a s'more bar!! I know!  The first brilliant idea may seem like a fall wedding trend, but year round, who doesn't love candy apples?!  The Knot posted on a caramel apple bar but I say why limit it to caramel?  This fabulous idea is really catching on and there is no end to the creativity.  Speak with your caterer about options including caramel, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate syrups with various topping stations.  

The Ford Wedding (a Felicity C Weddings client) on September 25th wedding had their caterer custom create a s'more bar which was a HUGE hit with all ages.  I was so excited when the bride told me about this plan mainly because I have a severe weakness for s'mores and I love new ideas.  I can't wait for the professional pictures to come in, but I did manage to take a pic on my camera phone of the basic set up.  Aside from the low quality of the picture, what you are seeing are marshmallows & marshmallow 'heating sticks', chocolate bars, graham crackers, and a custom box for the flames.  Hope this inspires you for a fun dessert treat!  Enjoy!

Source: ME!