Does “going green” make you think of tedious things like recycling stinky tuna cans and carpooling? Us too. That’s why we’re deliriously happy that, every March 17, being green means the opposite of self-denial – par-tay!

Eat, drink and be merry, Irish-style

And since no one appreciates an excuse to whoop it up like Howcast, we’ve provided tips on how to eat, drink and be merry, Irish-style.

For the lads, there are guides on how to pour a perfect Black & Tan and how to make green beer.

For the lasses, there’s advice on how to get a leg up on the competition when it comes to picking up a handsome fireman (and, yes, there’s more to it than walking into a pub, thank you very much).

Best of all, there’s a recipe for green pizza that one of our chefs whipped up for those of you who love the Irish but are less charmed by their cuisine (in other words, everyone). Even our resident Irishman, Michael, approves!

Playlist: Get Your Irish Up!

And remember, please drink responsibly – bring enough cash to pay for your round.

Rosemarie

Update:

Our San Francisco office really took this post to heart, ending a long day at Schroeder’s to raise a toast to old Paddy: Pics on Flickr. Looks like a good time was had by all.

Meanwhile, back in NYC, we celebrated old Paddy by treating ourselves to a buttery slice of Irish Soda Bread made by yours truly, using one of our very own Howcast Wiki Guides: How to Make Irish Soda Bread.