Dance A Jig Around These St. Patrick's Day Recipes From Cabot Cheese

Cabot, Vt. - (February 28, 2007) – Don't leave bone health to the luck of the Irish, and St. Patrick's Day is a great opportunity to introduce new calcium-rich cheese recipes all the way from the rolling green hills... of Vermont, the Green Mountain State. Create a traditional Irish soda bread that's delicious and nutritious with Cabot's Cheddar Soda Bread, or try a warm and hearty Potato, Cabbage and Cheddar Casserole, or crowd pleasing Emerald Isle Cheese Spread, perfect for St. Patrick's Day party guests.

"Don't leave bone health to luck, even on St. Patrick's Day, a holiday usually spent relaxing, watching parades, or going out with friends," says Cabot Health spokesperson Sara Wing. "Not only is cheese a healthy source of calcium and strong bones, but cheese pairs so well with beer and can be used in dozens of party recipes, from a 'pot of gold' fondue to a warm and filling casserole - all healthy ways to make sure you get your three daily servings of calcium, even on St. Patrick's Day!"

With a little cheese and know-how, anyone can provide a nutritious and filling meal prior to St. Patrick's Day revelry. Whether you choose savory "on the go" snack sized cheddar as easy as the "grab and go" Cabot Snack Packs to unforgettable appetizers and party pleasing casseroles, Cabot's website is the end of the rainbow for healthy, great tasting recipes for St. Patrick's Day and virtually every occasion along with beer and wine pairing recommendations. "Encourage healthy eating habits - or start new ones - by using holidays and special occasions as a time to try new menu items," said Wing. "While a special treat now and again is not going to harm anyone, it is important to not associate celebrations and special events as opportunities to gorge on unhealthy food and sweets."

Cabot Creamery Cooperative has been in continuous operation in Vermont since 1919 and is best known as makers of "The World's Best Cheddar," as honored twice now at World Championship Cheese Contests. Cabot is owned by the dairy farm families of Agri-Mark, the Northeast's premier dairy cooperative. For additional information on Cabot Creamery, visit www.cabotcheese.com. For more recipes or to order products, visit Cabot's web site at www.shopcabot.com or by calling toll-free at 1-888-792-2268.