Foodie Friday: Serve Up A Stylish St. Pat's Dinner ~ Recipes & More

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St. Patrick's Day is one week away. On the 17th of March, we all can be Irish, or at least cook like we are. Irish recipes aren't especially exciting or pretty, but they sure are comforting. One thing is for sure, if you are going to host a St. Pat's party, you'll need plenty of Guinness, Baileys and Jameson. This boozy edit promises to get you in the mood for shamrock shakes and all things Irish!

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The Irish Mule
If you are like me, you have had your share of green beer. I'll be just fine if I never have it again. This Irish cocktail is different, and better than beer. If you need a proper mule mug, Overstock has a good selection.
Fox and Briar 

Colin Fassnidge's Irish Stew
How beautiful and unique, too. The Lamb is served with a salsa verde, because you can never have too much green on St. Patty's Day!
Gourmet Traveller 

Colcannon
Actually an Irish peasant dish, these potatoes are perfect for St. Pat's Day! Along with cream, butter, sauteed leeks or onions. white cabbage is included in the mix. I have made this recipe, and it is delish!
Williams Sonoma 

Drunken, Sunken Irish Coffee Chocolate Cake with Salted Bailey's Cream
{ Gluten Free }
Said to be crazy moist, this cake is pretty much perfection with chocolate, ganache and Baileys. What's not to like?
Half Baked Harvest 

Rich Steak Ale Pie With Puff Pastry
This recipe serves up a thick rich gravy, super tender meat from slow cooking, and a light and flaky crust. I can almost smell the fresh sage and rosemary!
Foodness Gracious 

Chocolate Balsamic Bread Pudding 
Served with With Guinness Chocolate Sauce And Whiskey Whipped Cream.  Dessert First, Anyone?
Jelly Toast Blog 

Mint Irish Iced Coffee Cocktail 
This cold brew comes fully loaded with Whiskey, Baileys Irish Cream, Creme de Menthe, and some lovely mint.
Home Cooking Memories

Kitchen Apron
Kiss the cook, even if she or he isn't Irish. The perfect apron for any Spring day is thoughtfully made of linen with good looking details. 
Food52  

Corned Beef Tacos & Beer Battered Fries
How about a little Irish-Mex fusion to shake up the holiday? I think it is the perfect bite!
Half Baked Harvest

Mini Shepherds Pies
Made with ground lamb or ground beef, and then topped off with browned mashed potatoes. This looks fabulous!
Foxes Love Lemons 

Irish Cream Sourdough Bread Pudding
Now isn't this a great way to celebrate? Just add Irish Coffee!
Kitchen Confidante

Potato Chip Crusted Fish And Chips 
A recipe that comes with all of the fixings. This part Irish girl loves to make Fish and Chips, and mine are good. This recipe beats all, though. The fries have been soaked in Irish beer and oven fried. Who needs tartar sauce when you can have homemade Remoulade with a blue cheese swirl? Oh my!
Half Baked Harvest

Green Rose Cake
Even if you don't bake, you can still celebrate with cake. Shipped frozen and is just stunning.
Williams Sonoma 

Cheese Fondue with Beer and Bourbon
Nothing says party better than a good Fondue setup. Using two Irish mainstays - beer and bourbon, this fondue is St. Pat's perfect!
Bon Appetit

Slow Cooker Corned Beef Sliders
Easy to make end ever so appealing! These stylish sandwiches are topped off with coleslaw and served with homemade Guinness Mustard. And those roles? They are King's Hawaiian. Do you remember them?
The Cookie Rookie 

Irish Cream Profiteroles
"Pate a Choux Puffs," a French pastry, have been given an instant Irish update with a fluffy Bailey's Irish Cream Mousse. Yum!
Baking A Moment 

Dublin Bay Prawn Bisque
I have never been inside an Irish Pub, but this is what my mind pictures being served there. It's creamy, spicy, and hearty. What more can you ask from a soup?
Oprah.com

Boozy Shamrock Shakes
These liquor-topped milkshakes promise that
leprechauns will dance in your yard.
Sugar and Cloth

Irish Barm Brack Bread with Dried Apricots 
I have never heard of this Irish treat. It's a yeast bread with added raisins, or in this case, apricots. It's sweeter than regular bread yet not as sugary as cake. Sounds perfect with an Irish Coffee.
Melangery 

Irish Ale Potato Cheddar Soup With Beer Battered Leeks
It's still Winter, and a hot bowl of soup is always comforting. Those leeks!
How Sweet Eats  

Coffee & Bailey's Irish Cream SemiFreddo
This Italian frozen dessert turns Irish for the day with just a little twist. Bailey's Irish Cream is added to the homemade caramel sauce!
The Kiwi Cook

Irish Colcannon Mac and Cheese
With three kinds of cheese ( a must in my book ) bacon, and panko bread crumbs, this is a fabulous recipe. What makes it Irish is the cabbage added into the mix. 
The Candid Appetite

Bacon Gouda Beer Bread
I am not much of a cheese eater, but I do love a good smoked Gouda. Mix it up with beer and bacon? It must be a winner. Imagine dipping these into some Irish stew!
Sprinkle Bakes 

Kim Seybert Dip Dye Linens
A sophisticated look for an elegant St. Patrick's dinner party.
Neiman Marcus 

No Bake Cheesecakes For St. Patrick's Day
Easy, festive, and delicious! The crust is made from granola. Sounds yummy, right?
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Chic Sneaks

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This Spring your feet should sing with joy. Sneakers are still on trend! Of course, our heels and wedges will always have a place in our hearts (and closets).  But if you want to be hip, get a pair or two this season.  Be prepared. These aren't your childhood gym shoes - think  stripes, studs, and shiny metal. 

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Pirin Slip On Sneaker

Loving these comfy sneaks with their padded insole and slightly Gucci-ish look. And during their Spring Stock Up Sale, You can save up to $40 on your order.

Nine West

Mayas

Embroidery is everywhere this season. You'll feel like you are walking on sunshine in the garden with these pretties.

Betsey Johnson 

Espadrille Sneaker
With all of the colors of the rainbow, the style of a espadrille, and the comfort of a sneaker, this is a chic choice.
Boston Proper

Chiara Ferragni Flirting Lips Sneaker 

Here's a wink and a nod to your sense of humor and style!

Nordstrom

Keaton Leather Slip On

These faceted fashion sneakers will add city glam to a comfy chic outfit. Also available in white and black and white. The shade shown, oyster, is a nice neutral for all season long. Now on sale at

Michael Kors 

An Hour And A Shower Lys
An updated version of a classic slim style sneaker. So luxe in leather with the metal trim. CC for clearly chic!
Need Supply

Opening Ceremony Embroidered Platform  Sneakers
Quirky but cool. These stylish sneaks feature embroidery for a very unique look.
Bloomingdales

Boutique Moschino Skater Shoe
Opposites attract. An edgy suede shoe gets softened with stylish floral accents. 
Zappos Luxury

Thfia
Love everything about this shoe, especially the pointy toe. The details are just fab!
Ted Baker

Decor Sneaker

For girls who love pearls. Love the color "naked" in suede, but they are also available in white. 

Stuart Weitzman 

Miu Miu Metal Cap-Toe Loafer
The sneaker of my dreams! The perfect pointy metallic toe paired with luxe leather. I would be wearing these right now if it wasn't for the price tag. Aren't they great?
Neiman Marcus 

High Street Platform Sneaker
a luxe leather woven design has an athletic inspired ridged sole.
Free People 

Metallic Platform Kyah
Shine this Spring in three metallic colors. These platforms really step up your sneaker style! 
Vince Camuto

Sam Edelman Florals
Put some spring in your step with these fab florals! Each style is priced right, you might want one of each.
Nordstrom  

Rachel Zoe Bern Sneaker
Who can resist a studded tassel? I think I just found my new sneaks.
Shopbop 

Stacey Sneaker
These sweet sneakers will steal your sole! The lugged bottom gives it a tough girl edge. Also available in black.
Rebecca Minkoff

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#Girlboss

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It's International Women's Day. I am so happy to live in a country where we can raise our daughters to dream big and become anything they want to be.  Girls have been slaying life and breaking glass ceilings for years, but it hasn't been easy. Trying to build a little business myself, I know first hand, what it takes in time, effort, creativity, and most of all "courage," to build anything, including a family. Today let's celebrate the strong women in our lives and in the world. "May we know them. May we raise them. May we be them."   

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#Girlboss

Sophia Amoruso just may be the original #Girlboss, or at least the girl that coined the phrase. Ten years ago, with a laptop, an Ebay Account, and a closet full of vintage, she created Nasty Gal, in a tiny San Francisco apartment. Her book is a "must read" for any female entrepreneur. Then follow up with her second book, Nasty Galaxy.

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Betsey Johnson

After more than 30 years in the business, the iconic designer and her company namesake, are still going strong. "Like red lip color on the mouth, my products, wake up,  brighten and bring the wearer to life...." And that they do.  Fun finds for Spring are the Pom Pom Scarves and Fedora. The Mayas Sneaker is sturdy yet feminine with appliqued florals. And for the month of March, Save 20% on Jewelry and Watches plus Free Shipping with Code: CHARMS

Oh Joy!
The Oh Joy brand was founded by Joy Cho is 2005, as a design studio. Today the brand now includes product lines, how to videos, and a delicious daily blog that features fashion, food, design, and other joyful moments. Joy also is an author of Oh Joy! 60 Ways To Create And Give Joy (a lovely gift) and two other Guide Books. See them all at Amazon.  What I like best about Joy's brand is her fabulous home and baby goods sold at Target. She has made good design....fun and affordable. These bandaids will take the ouch out of boo-boos. They are so so cute. The Upholstery Collection is fun to the max! That screen is fab. And for decor and more....darling vases that scream YAY, confetti cushions and much more, click here.  "Ms. Shop This" had the opportunity to spend some time with Joy recently. She is as good and fun as her collection!

Lane Huerta - Lovelane Designs
Lane has spent her adult life as an artist, but it wasn't until her darling daughter, Clementine, showed a fondness of playing dress up that her business began. It was then that Lane started creating her colorful and quirky line of handmade children's costumes, capes, angel wings, and super hero crowns. I adore the heirloom quality of her imaginative wear for little ones. Her creations and their pricing reflect the loving care, that every double stitch is given. See her playful products at Lovelane Designs and read her story on the Etsy Blog

Joy Mangano

This woman is a mother and creator with a curiosity about solving problems. She is so successful that you probably know of the movie about her life, Joy.  Hers is an impressive career, for sure. I for one, am a huge fan of her Huggable Hangers.  You cannot believe how they can transform your closet! They are ultra slim and actually good looking with a color to match every decor. Yesterday's blog post featured her luxe leather luggage. You can see all of her inventions at
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Rachel Zoe
A fixture in the fashion world, Rachel is a fashion designer, editor, and stylist to the stars. I am quite happy being me. However, if given the chance to spend a day in the life of someone, Rachel would be at the top of my list. Her Spring Box Of Style features stylish products made by women for women. It's over $400 worth of style for $99.  And you can save $10 on your first box with Code: BOS10. Rachel has two beautiful boys and has a created a diaper bag and matching stroller that are really good looking. I'm crazy for her Bern Tassel Sneakers at Shopbop! If you want to know what's trending and fashionable, or what Rachel is up to, head to her blog, The Zoe Report.

Well done, ladies!

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