Toast to a Tasty St. Patrick's Day Spread!


Updated 03/17/12 5:05 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Top St. Patrick's Day Recipes

Since St. Patty's falls on a Thursday this year, get a head start on the festivities with some soulful weekend cooking. Bust out the slow cooker for savory corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes — and, of course, relax by sipping on stout while you're at it, whether it's in a Guinness onion soup, as an ice cream mix-in, or simply in a cold glass. Need more Irish inspiration? Be sure to check out Read more

Guinness — It Really Is Good For You!


Updated 03/17/12 11:51 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Guinness Health Benefits

Whether you're Irish or not, many of us will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day by knocking back some Jameson whiskey and a pint or two of Guinness — and don't forget the Irish soda bread! Before you start feeling too bad about the alcohol and carb overload, you'll be glad to know that all those ads from the 1920s that read "Guinness Is Good For You" had some truth to them. Researchers from a Read more

Happy St. Patty's Day: 5 Fun Films Set in Ireland


Updated 03/23/12 7:26 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 8 comments

List of Movies Set in Ireland Including Circle of Friends and Once

Tomorrow St. Patrick's Day! While you're getting your green on, I thought I'd take the opportunity to call out a few movies that I love, which happen to all be set in Ireland. The beautiful backdrop can be romantic, perilous, good for comedy or drama — in any case, take a look at the films that have the luck of the Irish. Read more

Happy Hour: Irish Buck


Updated 03/16/12 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Irish Buck Cocktail

St. Patrick's Day isn't until tomorrow, but we've been celebrating all week. If you don't really have a penchant for black and tans, and the prospect of drinking whiskey straight-up isn't really your thing, then consider raising a glass with the Irish Buck.On first sip, you'll notice immediately that this cocktail manages to highlight all three of its main ingredients: Irish whiskey, ginger ale, Read more

A Low-Cal Basil Gimlet Makes For a Happy St. Patrick's Day


Updated 03/16/12 12:28 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Low-Calorie Basil Gimlet Recipe

A basil gimlet might not be the natural choice for a St. Patrick's Day drink, but it's got two things going for it: it's green, and it's a nice low-calorie alternative to the traditionally served whiskey or beer. For those of you who are counting, a pint of Guinness will set you back 210 calories and the average shot of Jameson whiskey is around 140 calories. On the other hand, when made with Read more

9 Brews to Help Change Your Mind About Beer


Updated 03/16/12 11:08 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Beers For People Who Don't Like Beer

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and no explanation is necessary for this notorious holiday: it's one of the most celebrated days of drinking worldwide. Whether you're celebrating at home with friends or planning on hitting a few pubs, beer is the obvious St. Patty's drink of choice. Even if you're a self-described loather of all things beer, I urge you to think outside the box, and Read more

Pour the Perfect Black and Tan


Updated 03/16/12 10:16 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Black and Tan Techniques and Tips

Creating the perfect black and tan can be hard. If you've never tried to make one, be sure to try it out at home first with no guests to serve. Once you have the technique down, you'll have no trouble trying to re-create this layered beverage for your friends. There are two different techniques to build the perfect black and tan; I recommend trying both out to see which works best for you. Pull Read more