I got to host St. Patrick's Day dinner this year and I was so excited about it! I had never cooked corned beef before, but I grew up loving it and was ready to give it a shot! Everything turned out perfectly and everyone remembered to wear to green so there was no pinching involved.
I failed to get a picture of the corned beef though and it was plated beautifully by Bryan!
If you ever want to host your own St. Patrick's Day dinner, here's the essentials.
I failed to get a picture of the corned beef though and it was plated beautifully by Bryan!
If you ever want to host your own St. Patrick's Day dinner, here's the essentials.
- shamrock napkins - we used this tutorial and I think they turned out pretty well! It wasn't as easy as you might think though!
- corned beef (with cabbage if you prefer) - usually the instructions on on the package. You can also add other glazes or sauces to it if you would like!
- potatoes
- an all green salad!
- green fruits - the only ones we could think of were apples, kiwi, and grapes
- shamrock shakes for dessert - I would definitely add more ice cream than it calls for to make it thicker!
- I was so tempted to have little treats or even a little scavenger hunt, but didn't get it put together
It was so fun!
I also whipped out my Claddaugh ring. My mom bought it for me when I was in high school and it is a cherished present! Claddaugh rings are Irish wedding rings. The hands represent friendship, the heart; love, and the crown; loyalty. Depending on how you wear it (which way its facing and which hand its on) mean different things. I love it!
You also need some good St. Patrick's Day children's books. Here are some of my favorites:
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