st patrick's day

Looking to make some special green treats/snacks/food for St. Patrick's day? Here's a few cool recipes.

Looking to enjoy the 2015 Utica St. Patrick's Day Parade? The date of the parade has been announced.

Part of the fun of St. Patrick's Day is the Green Beer right? Well, if you have a little bit too much, you'll end up with one unlucky hangover.

Apparently St. Patrick's Day isn't just about drinking, fighting and public urination (but don't get us wrong, it is about that, too).

The rain and cold temperatures didn't keep the crowds from attending Utica's 2014 St Patrick's Day parade. Hundreds lined the streets to celebrate.

If you're planning on enjoying the St. Patrick's Day festivities this weekend, make sure you have a designated driver.

There is nothing wrong with having a good time on St. Patrick's Day. Everyone that is of age deserves to unwind and enjoy a drink or two...or maybe more. If you're going to drink on this great holiday it's so important to remember to do so responsibly.

This year's St. Patrick's Day parade will be held this Saturday March 15.

Tis the season for a great dish of corned beef and cabbage! Where can you find it in the Utica, Rome area? Here's a couple places:

At times, I put on the chef's hat and apron at home and cook a little something. This week, I was challenged by my family to try to make my dear old dad's potato soup. My father passed away several years ago, but I think I remember how he made it. Check this out.

With a name like McShea, you know that I'm a wee bit Irish. And one food item that I look forward to at St. Patrick's time is Irish Soda bread. If you've never had it, it's like a combination raisin bread-rye bread, but looks more like a muffin. What?

Did you celebrate St Patrick's Day?  If you joined us at Swifty's Pub in Utica on Saturday we may have captured your celebration.  Check out our photos, from the green attire to the shot luge, which the ladies seemed to love since it was appletini shooters.