Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Innisfree Irish Pub

What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than at an Irish bar?

Innisfree Irish Pub at 1925 University Blvd in Tuscaloosa begins celebrating with an Irish breakfast buffet at 7 a.m. on March 17.

And there will be plenty of Irish specials … plus lots of green beer and other treats.

Buy These Green Foods On St. Pattie’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. Whether you’re celebrating it at bars or a party on campus, it’s time to load up on green things because it’s less than a week away.

I love eating green things — beer, eggs, cakes, cookies and anything else that you can think of. Check out this round up of the best green foods online. Maybe they’ll inspire you to whip up a few green dishes of your own.

1. Lucky Green Velvet Baby Cakes (above) from Picky Palate are an easy green dessert for St. Patrick’s Day.

 

2. Pandan Pistachio White Chocolate Cookies from Pham Fatale are so very vibrantly green!

 

3. Mint Ice Cream from One Perfect Bite gets it’s lovely pale green color from fresh mint leaves.

Where The Bars Are

Bars and college students usually go together.

But if you’ve ever wondered exactly where all the local bars are, check out this map that pinpoints at least two dozen top spots in Tuscaloosa.

You’ll find popular bars on this list such as Carpe Vino, Bar 1831 and Little Willie’s.

Enjoy This Free Stuff

You’re in college and cash is tight. You can’t beat free, right?

Many retailers and restaurants are giving out free things such as free meals and other products. The great thing is that once one chain gives away a freebie, others feel pressured to give out something, too.

Here are some recent free offers.

Free Cookies
If you’re flying home, try Midwest Airlines. You’ll get a fresh cookie on-board.

Free Ice Cream
Your never too old for ice cream. Baskin Robbins gives birthday boys and girls a free 2.5-ounce scoop on your birthday when you sign up online.

Do you know any other free deals? Go here for more info.

Eat For A Healthy Heart

Healthy recipes are really the last thing many of us want to hear about our diets, but the food you eat can make a difference in your heart health.

Try adding whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and more low-fat dairy products to make your recipes healthier.

Learn more here.

Super Bowl Nachos

Nachos are classic Super Bowl fare. This recipe mixes the traditional recipe up a bit with black beans.

Ingredients

5 7- or 8-inch corn or flour tortillas or 4 cups tortilla chips (about 4 ounces)
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup salsa
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack, cheddar, queso quesadilla, Chihuahua, and/or asadero cheese (8 ounces)
1/2 cup roasted red sweet peppers, cut into thin strips
2 to 4 tablespoons fresh or canned sliced jalapeno peppers, drained
Salsa (optional)

Get the rest of the recipe here.

Try This Recipe

A French silk pie is classic, as in classically good no matter the time of the year. See our recipe here.

Try A Wolfgang Puck Brunch

Have you ever heard of a wolfgang puck brunch? It is a kind of chocolate bread pudding. It is a great desert you can share with your family. It’s easy to make and taste great!

All you need it:
Ingredients for Custard:

6 ounces bittersweet chocolate

1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate

3 whole eggs

3 egg yolks

2 cups half-and-half

1/4 cup sugar

For Soaking Liquid:

1 1/2 cups half-and-half

1 cup sugar

2 tablespoons sugar

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa

8 1/2- inch thick slices of brioche or challah

click here for directions.

National Maple Syrup Day!

It’s National Maple Syrup Day! All lovers of syrup, french toast, pancakes, waffles and anything maple today is your day. National Maple Syrup Day provides us with the opportunity to enjoy and appreciate this delicious American treat. Go ahead and make some pancakes or waffles and indulge in all the sweet maple syrup you can.

Here is a great french toast recipe you can use to help you enjoy your maple syrup. All you need is:
Butter
24 slices of cinnamon raisin bread, crusts trimmed
8 eggs
4 cups of half and half
3 cups sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
16 ounces cream cheese
Nutmeg
Maple syrup

Click here for directions.

Cookie Recipes

Making Christmas cookies is a part of the holiday season. If you really do some research you will see that there are a ton of Christmas cookie recipes out there. There is a website that actually gives you a cookie recipe for everyday until Christmas day. You can have cookies everyday until you open up your presents. If you are a person who loves cookies and baking this is the website for you.

Click here to learn more about delicious top-rated holiday cookies.

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