st patrick's day

If you're planning on enjoying the St. Patrick's Day festivities this weekend, make sure you have a designated driver.

Some of us may be interested in hoisting a green beer on St. Patrick's Day. There's no real mystery here how to make your own, but I do recall that when I worked as a tour Guide at the F.X. Matt Brewing Company, they refused to inject kegs of draft beer with green food coloring, and I respect that. So, if you want to make one of your own, watch this video.

This year's St. Patrick's Day parade will be held this Saturday March 15.

Tis the season for a great dish of corned beef and cabbage! Where can you find it in the Utica, Rome area? Here's a couple places:

At times, I put on the chef's hat and apron at home and cook a little something. This week, I was challenged by my family to try to make my dear old dad's potato soup. My father passed away several years ago, but I think I remember how he made it. Check this out.

With a name like McShea, you know that I'm a wee bit Irish. And one food item that I look forward to at St. Patrick's time is Irish Soda bread. If you've never had it, it's like a combination raisin bread-rye bread, but looks more like a muffin. What?

The parade was last week in Utica; but, Saint Patrick’s Day is this Sunday, March 17th. Believe it or not, the day celebrated in honor of Ireland’s patron saint isn’t just an excuse to consume green beer. Here are seven facts about the Irish holiday that you might not know: •  St...

St. Patrick's Day is a few days away. On Sunday, you'll be downing pints before you even get a chance to admire the head.

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just for people in Ireland and Americans who want to pretend to be Irish for a day. There are celebrations of this saint and his saintly day all around the world.

Leprechauns, the faires of Irish folklore (no disrespect) are popular symbols this time of year. With St. Patrick's Day on the horizon, the little men with their hidden coins, pots of gold and ginger muttonchops are running rampant through the streets spreading their magical mischief...