17 March 2008
celebrating st. patrick with vino & co. in palermo, sicily
Today is the day when the Irish all over the world celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick.
Italia’s day is coming soon (Wednesday for San Giuseppe to be exact), but far be it from me not to join in the festivities with my Irish brothers and sisters.
After all, I may be just a wee bit Irish as I had a great-great-grandmother by the name of Maggie Kennedy.
I’m not into the green beer thing, I’m afraid, but I will offer up some vino for the occasion; how about a fabulous red from Vino & Co. in Palermo, Sicily?
I personally can’t think of a better excuse to take an empty 5-liter jug and head to a filler station like this one.
This was just a few minutes from our hotel, but unfortunately, Cherrye and I didn’t plan ahead and bring a container large enough–no regular old plastic bottles allowed.
But back to the green-themed day, I also found this page for those of you in need of some last minute party supplies that will also make you laugh as you’re browsing. The faces on some of these models are just hilarious.
And, I guess, effective because a lot of this stuff is actually sold out. Go figure.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to those celebrating!
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Giulia on 17 Mar 2008 at 8:35 am #
OH my, “fill er up!” is the only thing that comes to mind, seeing that filler station! lol
What a good doggie posing like that. I can’t even get my girls to pose longer than 3 seconds for any photo.
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Me too Giulia–that’s actually what I called the pump photo on Flickr
And yes, that dog sitting like that amazes me too. Well-trained really doesn’t cover it!
Miss Expatria on 17 Mar 2008 at 8:42 am #
OMG WINE STATION.
Also, my grandmom? MARGARET MARY HOGAN. Between the two of us, we’ve got Irish UP THE WAZOO over here.
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Yup, for when you just *need* 5 liters (or more!) of wine. I wish I would’ve looked closer at the price (think it’s cheaper or more expensive than benzina)?
And woohoo for the Irish ancestors
running42k on 17 Mar 2008 at 12:00 pm #
What if you brought a funnel and just lied down under it? That way you never have to worry about your container.
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So long as you bring a friend to help you up when you’re finished
My Melange on 17 Mar 2008 at 12:11 pm #
Top o’ the mornin’ to ya me gal
Can’t wait to have a Guiness and my traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner tonight. Mmmm, Mmmm Good!!
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You’ll have to have some for me as that’s *not* on our menu tonight
bella on 17 Mar 2008 at 1:22 pm #
Come over for dinner! I’m making corned beef and cabbage with potatoes.
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You know I’ve never had that, and since corned beef isn’t going to happen here, I suppose I’ll have to wait until I’m back in the States…or in Ireland
Diane Mandy on 17 Mar 2008 at 1:35 pm #
Happy Paddy’s Day!
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Thank you much Diane!
Susan at Sticky,Gooey,Creamy,Chewy on 17 Mar 2008 at 2:14 pm #
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you too. I love the shamrock graphic! Since Mr. SGCC is half Irish, I’ll be doing the corned beef thing too. I’d rather be having osso bucco.
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I thought that was a pretty cute shamrock graphic too
And mmm…osso buco…we’ll be having a seafood misto with pomodorini over homemade (by P’s zia) pasta 
mentalmosaic on 17 Mar 2008 at 3:11 pm #
I had no idea about San Giuseppe. Thanks for the heads up, Michelle!
Wonder how they’ll celebrate here in Napoli?
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I’m thinking cream puffs will be involved…be sure to check out the link in the post for my description last year–click on San Giuseppe!
nyc/caribbean ragazza on 17 Mar 2008 at 4:41 pm #
Happy St. Patricks to you!
Living in L.A. I forgot all about the holiday.
Back east there was the parade. In school they would give out green carnations…it was a big deal. For some reason my very West Indian mom would always make corned beef and cabbage on this day. Ha.
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Oh that’s too funny! Some holidays just become mainstream it seems
Laurie on 17 Mar 2008 at 8:08 pm #
So much to celebrate this month!!
So true Laurie
Coleen on 18 Mar 2008 at 12:10 am #
Top o the mornin to ya and the rest of the day to meself! You’re not into the green beer thing!? I’ll have one in your name! Happy St. Patrick’s Day
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Please do Coleen! With a name like that, you’d better
cheeky on 18 Mar 2008 at 12:58 am #
Are we talking wine vending? I thought Japan had interesting and innovative vending machines but I think the Italians may have topped the Japanese.
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day.
xo
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Why yes, yes we are. Wine at the pump! I’d never seen this before, but since I’ve been to Palermo, I’ve actually seen another one of these (in Italy) on TV…guess I wasn’t looking for them before
kacey on 18 Mar 2008 at 1:48 am #
well, I’m celebrating with a nice, crisp Pino Grigio, thank you. No green beer for me! Happy St. Pat’s day!
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Mmmm that works for me too!
michelle @ TNS on 18 Mar 2008 at 4:21 am #
two thumbs up for the mask-wearing dog.
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Pretty cute huh? Mine would never stand, or ahem, sit for it.
Britt on 18 Mar 2008 at 5:19 am #
Wonderful post! I love the pics..you always have something interesting to see here
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Well thanks Britt! And thanks for coming by
jen of a2eatwrite on 18 Mar 2008 at 12:34 pm #
I sure hope no one gives their dogs green beer… yikes!
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Ew. I totally agree.
JanMary, N Ireland on 18 Mar 2008 at 12:36 pm #
Hi from N Ireland - I posted yesterday about our St Patricks Day traditions…or not! Hope you can drop by.
No corned beef and cabbage here - think it must be a marketing ploy by the American Cabbage Growers Association!
JanMary, N Ireland’s last blog post..St Patrick’s Day Celebration and Giveaway
Oh too funny! Now you have me wondering about the history of that . . .
Linda on 18 Mar 2008 at 3:47 pm #
I have no Irish blood in me whatsoever but it’s a fun holiday. I have vague childhood memories of McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes. Have no idea what went into those nor do I want to find out.
I always forget about poor old San Giuseppe. Since it’s also Father’s Day, I have to run out and buy a tie for Mimmo asap!
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Yes Shamrock Shakes! I remember those too. Can’t remember if I ever had one though . . .
Cherrye on 18 Mar 2008 at 4:00 pm #
Ha! Cute picture…
I *told* you we shoulda carried an empty 5-gallon jug - just for fun!?!
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