Today is St Patrick's Day! In Ireland, March 17 is a public holiday to celebrate the country's patron saint. Here in the United States, we may not get the day off, but we still celebrate in fine fashion. One of my favorite Saint Paddy's traditions is Corned Beef and Cabbage. It's easy to make, delicious to eat, and is a nice hearty meal without added fat.
While many people are currently frantically searching the web for a last-minute "corn beef and cabbage recipe," it bears mentioning that they're mistaken in the name. Corned beef is so called because of the grains of course salt in the pickling brine used to prepare it. Also, corned beef does not come from Ireland, and contrary to what some might believe, the Irish themselves do not consider this a traditional holiday food, but for Irish-Americans and in Canada, it's become a key part of Saint Patrick's celebrations.
These common mistakes aside, everyone should get to enjoy some corned beef and cabbage, and a cold pint of Guinness tonight. A happy St Paddy's to you!
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