| Hello San Diego! It has been a while. I want to be one of many to wish you ALL a very happy St. Patrick’s Day!! Since the beginning of the year I have touched on different foods and restaurants throughout San Diego, but this time around I want to remind all of you of some cool ideas that have seemingly become a tradition this time of year. We are all familiar with the color “green” on St. Patty’s Day. It seems you see just as much, if not more green this time of year than you would around Christmas time. There are some very interesting ideas such as green Breeze Cheesecake, Shamrock Rice Crispy Treats and green Breeze Muffins. (green breeze is a healthier option to color your foods as opposed to regular food coloring). I have also noticed that green sushi has also become a popular trend for St. Patty’s Day. I’m not sure if I’ve ever thought of green sushi before, but I feel inclined to try it before the clock strikes midnight on the 17th.
And of course, one beverage that we all think of and have to have at least one of is green beer. Add a little green food coloring to some beer and you have a best seller. This is always a fun theme as far as beverages go, especially since the spring weather is now upon us. Before we go too crazy with the green beer, I would encourage all of you to read Richy’s latest review under Health and Fitness. In other words after you have a few green beers you are going to want to balance things out with some green tea.
There will be plenty of foods, drinks, and venues to experience on St. Patrick’s Day. I encourage you all to enjoy yourselves, but please be safe and responsible. Until next time, “Stay hungry my friends.” CIAO!!
St. Patrick's Day Recipes Green Breeze gives a beautiful green color to your St. Patrick's Day dishes naturally.
Try Green Breeze instead of an artificial green coloring!
Green Breez Cheescake
Ingredients:
- 8 packets Green Breeze (8 g = 4 tsp)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 eggs
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325F.
- Mix all ingredients in blender until smooth.
- Pour into square pan.
- Bake for about 45 min.
- Let cool and use cookie cutters to cut desired shapes.
(This recipe is based on Green Breeze Rice Crispy Treats from Kenneth Murayama, CA)
Shamrock Rice Crispy Treats
Ingredients:
- 4 packets Green Breeze (4g = 2tsp)
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter or margarine
- 3 cups marshmallows
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan melt butter. Add marshmallows in saucepan over low heat until melted.
- Add Green Breeze and stir well.
- Mix in crispy rice cereal, stir until well coated.
- Pour mixture into a greased pan (about 10 sq. in.). Press it evenly using wax paper.
- Let cool, then cut into shamrock shapes with a cookie cutter.
Green Breeze Muffins
Ingredients:
- 4 packets Green Breeze (4g = 2tsp)
- 1 cup Flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter , softened
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- Heat oven to 350F. Shift flour, baking powder and Green Breeze together in large bowl and set aside.
- In separate bowl, mix butter and sugar until light and creamy.
- Add other ingredients, mix until smooth.
- Spoon into prepared muffin cups, dividing batter equally.
- Bake for about 30 minutes.
- Top with whipped cream, and sprinkle Green Breeze over cream.
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