In a cloud of uncertainty, we were inundated this past week with closures and cancellations on the heels of escalating threat posed by the current pandemic. We appreciate the steps our community has taken to mitigate the risks. We hope that we can still provide a minimal sense of normalcy to our followers by presenting some ideas for celebrating tomorrow’s holiday while still exercising social distancing.
This may be a very different St. Patrick’s Day than we’re all used to, but we hope you all can find a little cheer tomorrow by celebrating in a safe and fun way. It’s safe to say that the usual calendar of events has been canceled. We will all miss Snake River Brewing’s annual celebration, but the Brew Pub is accepting to-go orders of food and beer. In the coming days, we will compose a complete guide to the availability of to-go orders from your favorite Jackson establishments.
Stock up for a St. Patrick’s Day-themed feast at Jackson Whole Grocer. On-theme options include Irish baked goods, deals in the liquor department, a hot bar stocked with Irish food, a Shamrock Latte option at the juice bar and corned beef in the meat department.
While you’re swinging through town, fuel your immunity and your green theme at Healthy Being. Healthy Being Cafe & Juicery is already your one stop shop for all things green. Celebrate all the virtues of greens with them on St. Patty’s Day! When you purchase any green smoothie or green juice, and you’ll get another for half price.
Persephone and Picnic are open for to-go order only, and we highly recommend adding some themed treats to your order. Shamrock-shaped cookies will be sure to bring a twinge of cheer to your day.
Finally, for an extra dose of festivity, we encourage you give classic corned beef a try at home. From start to finish, the chefs at Snake River Brewery will give you the tricks of the trade to make this at-home endeavor a success, here. Then, wash it down with two truly unique green drinks.
Ingredients
- 5 lb beef brisket (or flat)
- 1 gallon water
- 2 cups salt
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon “pink salt” (curing salt)
- 3+ cloves of garlic
- 4 tablespoons pickling spice + 1-2 tablespoons for seasoning water
Instructions
- Mix salt, brown sugar, “pink salt,” garlic and pickling spices in water.
- Add beef, ensuring that it is fully submerged.
- Marinate in refrigerator for 5 days.
- Remove and rinse beef well.
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In roasting pan, barely cover beef with water.
- Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of pickling spice into water.
- Cover roasting pan well, and bake at 350 F for 3-4 hours, or until meat is fork-tender.
