It’s funny about certain holidays; everyone wants to participate. St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays. Today you rest; tomorrow you party. It’s that kind of day and very few food establishments want to be left out of the festivities. Bagel stores have their signs up announcing the green bagel selection for tomorrow. Just heard from one of the local chili places saying they didn’t want to miss out on the fun. See what I mean. Don’t worry your favorite cupcake shop is adding an extra shift to make plenty of green ones (maybe a good day for a Key Lime cupcake). There’s always Irish Soda Bread: Check out the recipes at All Recipes and find one to make everyone smile.

Naturally the bars and pubs are ready and some will be pouring green beer to make the day an especially memorable one. Plenty of corned beef and cabbage to round it out.

Here’s a big garden tip: If you live in the mid-Atlantic, tomorrow is a perfect day to plant peas. Nothing greener or sweeter when they’re ready. Just watch the ground and try not to step on the wet soil, use a plank or a board to avoid squishing down the ground further. The weather’s ready for that first crop of spring.

Go green: A good day to add an environmental thought to the food mix.