Dorothy, from New England, was recently in touch via Facebook with a few questions before she left for her vacation to Ireland. Like most tourists, Dorothy probably wants to experience a real taste of Ireland while there. She asked: I would like to try some Irish food and drink…traditional, or popular with locals. What would you suggest? These days restaurants ... Read More »
Irish recipe competition winner! I was so happy when I received this Chicken and Cabbage recipe from Jennifer Daly last week. It looks like Jennifer and Erin had so much fun making the dish, and it’s opened up a whole new perspective for me, on how creative you can get when cooking. I must admit, as a novice cook myself, ... Read More »
This delicious 2 part recipe was sent in by Elizabeth Dunne, of Co. Kilkenny, as part of the recent Irish recipe competition, and received the runner-up prize. Everything about this recipe just screams “delicious home-made Irish cooking” at me! I just love Elizabeth’s version of Irish Soda Bread, and I can’t wait to try the butternut squash soup. Thank ... Read More »
This one’s gonna be quick, but I really wanted to let you in on some of the cool stuff I’ve been coming across over the last few weeks. Fashion Emily at “From China Village” has been keeping busy with her “Styled in Ireland” series. She is now up to her 3rd edition. When in Ireland, you’ll certainly want to know ... Read More »
Once again, my good friend Patricia has shared a tried and true recipe with me and it would be wrong for me to keep something so delicious to myself. Last Christmas, we were fortunate enough to have been showered with a hamper (gift basket for stateside readers) full of lovely baked goods from Patricia but my favorite were these bars ... Read More »
Here’s your chance to read some of the things that I enjoyed during breaks between the chaos this week. Irish Recipes I’m always on the hunt for great Irish recipes on the web. Something to remind me of home, and something to add a bit of variety to the Got Ireland family dining table. Elizabeth, over at WeeKitchen.com, has put ... Read More »
St. Patrick’s day 2012 is fast approaching, and many of you will be looking for a little something Irish to serve up to your friends and family at dinnertime. Recently I came across the website of Irish American Mom – Mairead. If you take a few minutes to browse her blog/website, you’re going to have plenty of St. Patrick’s day ... Read More »
Potatoes have been a staple of the Irish diet for hundreds of years. One of the favorite uses for potatoes in an Irish kitchen is to make potato soup. This is a perfect dinner item on those cold winter nights, but can be enjoyed all throughout the year. The following recipe makes about 3 pints of vegetarian potato soup, enough to create ... Read More »
Located at St. James' Gate in Dublin, The Guinness Storehouse, Ireland's number one tourist attraction, is just a short walk from Dublin's city centre and is a must-see for any tourist coming to Ireland. Read More »
Winter is almost upon us, and one of my favorite remedies for the pesky illnesses, such as colds and flus, that are in abundance this time of year, is a Hot Toddy. Not really sure why we call it a Hot Toddy, but you can call it a hot whiskey if you like. So here’s what you’re gonna need…. 1 measure of ... Read More »
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