Birddog says:

I know this holiday has mostly been turned into an excuse for Americans to drink far too much beer and any Irish spirits, but what are y'all doing besides that?

We're having the whole famdamily over for dinner. I'm making corned beef braised in Guinness, cabbage, roasted potatoes, sprouts, homemade Irish Soda Bread, homemade butter, Guinness Chocolate Cake and, of course, more Guinness.

 Gentleman Jack says:

Probably stop at McCormicks Fish House for a Guinness on my way out of work early and then cook up some corned beef and cabbage when I get home.

 Chris says:

I wish I was up there to join the rest of my family, Bird! We don't have any big plans yet outside of throwing back a Guinness and trying to find a McDonalds that sells shamrock shakes!

 Birddog says:

I wish you were up here too for our 2nd annual non-Irish peoples St. Patty's Day bonanza!

 Jack Man says:

In New Orleans they have a St. Patricks day parade where they throw cabbage at you and vegetables etc. Men put a St Paddy sticker on womens boobs and give them a squeeze and a kiss. They also try to put dated panties on you with 2008 on them. My daughter just called me now after seeing it yesterday.

 michaels says:

Well I was supposed to got to McSorely's (www.mcsorleysnewyork.com/home.html) last night for an early celebration but we drank too much on Friday night.

I think I will be attending one of the numerous Irish pubs over here for some glorious Guinness.

 Jason says:

When is the family A A meeting Bird?

 Jack Man says:

I ended up cooking tonight Sunday instead of tomorrow. Did the Corned Beef and Cabbage thing with carrots and potatoes and a six pack of Guinness.

All came out great. Made a sauce with a cup of the water from all the meat and vegies with a cup and a third of cream. 4 tablespoons of Dijon whole grain mustard and a little Roux to thicken it.

 Jason says:

^^Sounds good

 oldno7 says:

That does sound really good Jack Man. Care to cook some for me as well? lol

 Dom says:

That does sound good. Nothing fancy, but I think I had the best of them all..... Grandma's corned beef, cabbage, carrots and spuds delivered from her kitchen to my night job. Followed by a Wendy's baconater burger.

 don says:

i always go into town with my brother on st patties day.