Recently in St. Patrick's Day Category

I have always liked St. Patrick's Day. Maybe it's the fun activities we did in school or the fascination with rainbows and pots o' gold, but I do enjoy the day somehow.

As I became of age, I loved the idea of enjoying "green" beer or drinks to celebrate the occasion. More recently though, I get really excited when the day draws near because I look forward to a great feast.

My fiance's mom began a tradition in her family many years ago of celebrating St. Patrick's Day with an Irish meal - corned beef, cabbage and potatoes. Whether it is really a traditional Irish meal served on this day or not, she serves it proudly in honor of the saint - St. Patrick - more than the day.

Whatever the reason, it's a feast of tasty, juicy corned beef, red potatoes and cabbage, and rye bread. I try not to miss it, I'll go as far as having my fiance bring me leftovers if I can't make it for dinner time. My mouth is watering just thinking of the beef.

Do you have any St. Patrick's Day traditions? How do you celebrate?

I don't know many people that have yearly traditions for St. Patrick's Day, but I am so glad my boyfriend's mother has one.

She prepares a whole St. Patrick's Day meal every March 17 with corned beef and steamed cabbage with potatoes and carrots. And if there is enough room, rye bread and butter.

Everything is deliciously homemade.

The beef is nice and moist, perfectly seasoned and not too salty. The vegetables are so tender, you can cut them in pieces with your spoon or fork.

What I love most about this tradition is she is smart and cooks plenty for a big crowd and for us to take home for leftovers later.

My boyfriend loves to make corned beef sandwiches with mustard. I have a whole meal again, with the vegetables and all.

Yes, I did have beer with my meal last night, but no, it wasn't green this time.

So what other St. Patrick's Day traditions do any of you have out there?