Emerald jewels ; Pour yourself a glass of stout, and serve up a hearty feast to celebrate St Patrick's Day, says Mark Hix. Photographs by Jason Lowe

From: The Independent - London | Date: March 17, 2007| Author: Mark Hix | Copyright information

In memory of the famous saint who spent years in slavery before escaping to become a missionary, today is St Patrick's Day - and the streets will be full of Celtic joy, toucan hats and Guinness. This stout is one of Ireland's best gifts to the world of food and drink, and now the company has come up with a new concept: Guinness Marmite, made from the yeast extract from Guinness. The idea is that you spread it on thick toast to line your stomach before you go out and start drinking the stuff. ...

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