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St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and you know you'll be having corned beef, cabbage and potatoes for dinner. But why?

The eating of corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day did not actually begin in Ireland. In Ireland, corned beef was only accessible to the rich and the rest was for export. The Irish immigrants to America, mostly peasants, could now afford to buy corned beef. The Great Famine crippled all potato and cabbage crops in Ireland. In the New World, however, the impossible became possible, and these two hardy vegetables were abundant. Corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes, together, became a celebration of being Irish on St. Patrick's Day. These foods symbolized a form of new found “wealth”.

Cabbage Facts!

Cabbage is one of the oldest vegetables, dating back to the 1600's.
Green cabbage is the most common type of cabbage, however there are many varieties, including Savoy cabbage, Napa cabbage, Bok Choy and red cabbage.
Each layer of the cabbage is packed with an abundance of natural anti-oxidant properties that help fight cancer.
An excellent source of vitamins K and C, 1 cup of boiled cabbage contains 91% of the RDA for vitamin K and 50% for vitamin C.
Cabbage is also a very good source of dietary fiber, manganese, vitamin B6 and folate, and a good source of thiamin, riboflavin, calcium, potassium, vitamin A, tryptophan, protein and magnesium.

Potato Facts!

Potatoes are one of the richest sources of starch, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.
They are very low in fat, and contain no cholesterol.
The potato is about 80% water, 20% solids, and contains only 100 calories.
The fiber content helps slow absorption of starch and thereby keeps blood sugar levels within normal ranges, making potatoes a favored source of carbohydrates for diabetics.
The average American eats 50.7 pounds of fresh potatoes each year!

As you celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, eat, drink, and be merry! And enjoy the cabbage and potatoes whether you are Irish or not.


Corn Coleslaw get recipe	St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and you know you'll be having corned beef, cabbage and potatoes for dinner. But why? The eating of corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day did not actually begin in Ireland. In Ireland, corned beef was only accessible to the rich and the rest was for export. The Irish immigrants to America, mostly peasants, could now afford to buy corned beef. The Great Famine crippled all potato and cabbage crops in Ireland. In the New World, however, the impossible became possible, and these two hardy vegetables were abundant. Corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes, together, became a celebration of being Irish on St. Patrick's Day. These foods symbolized a form of new found “wealth”. Cabbage Facts! Cabbage is one of the oldest vegetables, dating back to the 1600's. Green cabbage is the most common type of cabbage, however there are many varieties, including Savoy cabbage, Napa cabbage, Bok Choy and red cabbage. Each layer of the cabbage is packed with an abundance of natural anti-oxidant properties that help fight cancer. An excellent source of vitamins K and C, 1 cup of boiled cabbage contains 91% of the RDA for vitamin K and 50% for vitamin C. Cabbage is also a very good source of dietary fiber, manganese, vitamin B6 and folate, and a good source of thiamin, riboflavin, calcium, potassium, vitamin A, tryptophan, protein and magnesium. Potato Facts! Potatoes are one of the richest sources of starch, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. They are very low in fat, and contain no cholesterol. The potato is about 80% water, 20% solids, and contains only 100 calories. The fiber content helps slow absorption of starch and thereby keeps blood sugar levels within normal ranges, making potatoes a favored source of carbohydrates for diabetics. The average American eats 50.7 pounds of fresh potatoes each year! As you celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, eat, drink, and be merry! And enjoy the cabbage and potatoes whether you are Irish or not.	Cabbage and Potatoes! Packed with nutrients and delicious to boot, you don’t have to be Irish to enjoy the taste and benefits of these two flavorful vegetables!