Almost ten years ago, we were invited to the wedding of a good friend in Ireland, so as we were making quite a journey to attend, we decided to make a proper vacation out of our visit. And wow, were we glad we did! Beautiful landscapes, friendly people, good music, rolling countryside, and despite its difficult history, a real sense of calm and tranquility most of the places we journeyed through. Would love to return to Ireland someday and spend even more time there, but alas that shall have to wait until after the Great Recession loosens its grip on our purse strings.But if you too need to dose of arm chair travel, The Happy Recessionist has put together a little guide to help you pay homage to St. Patrick today. For a complete menu of Irish cooking (including a bunch of vegetarian options!), mosey by kitchn's shamrock menus. Personally I am a huge fan of potato leek soup, on many days besides March 17th! :-) Of course, there must be Guinness, and if drinking the thick brew doesn't suit you, this beer can be used in all sorts of delicious concoctions, from breads to puddings. Inspiration needed? Look here. Finally, on the music front, NPR is running a live stream of Irish music today---seven hours of tunes to keep your toes tapping and the jigs lively. Sláinte mhaith!
Photo is from Irish Views.
