March 11, 2020
So the coronavirus is trying to cancel all the Saint Patrick’s Day fun, eh? Celebrations have been cancelled in several cities: Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Philadelphia, Denver, and more.
It’s hard to think of any force that can stop the Irish from celebrating. Back in 2002, I was at a Warped Tour concert on Harriet Island. A thunderstorm bore down when Flogging Molly, an Irish-American Celtic punk band, took the stage. At the beginning of their set lightening flashed behind the stage and thunder rumbled. The lead singer responded to the thunder with a shrug. “We haven’t pissed God off that much today.”
Rain poured on us. Yet, we stayed. Now, a quiet virus is cancelling St. Patrick’s Day events?
The coronavirus isn’t going to keep me from celebrating, or traveling with family. Maybe this year it’s best to avoid unnecessary crowds. After all, St. Patrick’s Day is best celebrated with food and drink. I love making homemade recipes that delight, so I might as well stay home. How about you?
Four Recipes to Toast to Your Good Health on St. Patrick’s Day:
Shamrock Your Sandwich | How to Make a fun St. Patrick’s Day Sandwich for Lunch
I gave the Green Detox Smoothie by Gimme Some Oven a try and oh my! It’s so good! When I made it, I quartered the recipe for a single serving. Isn’t it pretty?
Here’s the recipe:
What about you? How will you be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? Are there any favorite recipes you’ll be trying? I’d love to know! Let’s connect. You can find me on Instagram at @melissa_j_peterson, on Facebook at @40fitnstylish and on Pinterest.
