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Irish American Mom

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The Spud Saga

Irish people love potatoes. The humble spud played an integral role in the history of Ireland, and America. Potatoes are part of our cultural identity.  Here, I share recipes and ramblings all inspired by our beloved Irish spud.  From the introduction of the potato to Ireland by Sir Walter Raleigh, to the Great Irish Famine, this is where you will find these stories.  

Furrowed Fields

June 26, 2016 by Irish American Mom 31 Comments

Furrowed Fields

In the west of Ireland furrowed fields hug the coastline. Many a passer-by pays little to no attention to this ridged farmland, totally unaware these markings are the remnants of our ancestors’ toil. Referred to as lazy beds, these scars on the Irish countryside are evidence of an abandoned system of potato cultivation that once […]

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Filed Under: General, The Spud Saga Tagged With: Achill Island, County Galway, County Kerry, County Mayo, Furrowed Fields, Growing Potatoes, Irish History, Killary Harbor, Land and Culture, Lazy Beds, Lessons For Tourists, Potatoes, rural ireland, Slievemore, Spud Saga, Stories of our Ancestors, The Deserted Village, The Irish Famine

What Is A Floury Potato?

June 17, 2016 by Irish American Mom 20 Comments

What Is A Floury Potato?

Irish people love floury potatoes. But once we leave our native shores, most people have no idea what on earth we are talking about when we ask for floury potatoes. And so, today I plan to answer the all important question….   What is a floury potato?   Floury potatoes have a fluffy, dry texture […]

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Filed Under: A Taste of Ireland, Cooking, The Spud Saga Tagged With: A Taste of Ireland, Floury Potatoes, Irish Culture, Irish Recipes, Irish Vegetables, Potatoes, The Spud Saga

When Life Gives You Lemons

June 14, 2016 by Irish American Mom 10 Comments

When Life Gives You Lemons

Summer is here and lemonade season is upon us. Every time I squeeze a lemon for juice, I smile and think of the old proverbial saying …   “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”   What an encouraging, optimistic, can-do phrase, loved throughout America! Today let’s explore the origins of this phrase and let […]

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Filed Under: Irishisms, The Spud Saga, Wise Old Words Tagged With: Irish American Sayings, Irishisms, Lemonade, Lemons, Potatoes, Spud Saga, Summer Cooking

The Famine Pot – Irish Historical Documentary on DVD

May 23, 2016 by Irish American Mom 46 Comments

The Famine Pot – Irish Historical Documentary on DVD

Last year we explored the history and cultural significance of Irish Famine Pots, the giant cast iron vessels created to cook massive volumes of soup to feed the starving Irish in 1847, the bleakest year of the Great Irish Famine. I’m delighted to report the completion of a new documentary film about the preservation of these cast […]

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Filed Under: Giveaways, Land and Culture, Lessons for Tourists, The Spud Saga Tagged With: Black '47, dvd's, Giveaways, Irish Documentary, Irish Famine Pots, Irish History, The Great Hunger, The Great Irish Famine

Traditional Irish Potato Soup

March 12, 2016 by Irish American Mom 46 Comments

Traditional Irish Potato Soup

Irish potato soup uses simple ingredients, which in years gone by were easily available in rural Irish kitchens. When I say this soup is easy to make, I really mean it. There are only seven ingredients – potato, onion, butter, stock, cream, and salt and pepper to taste. My recipe today is for a very […]

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Cooking, Irish Soups And Stews, The Spud Saga Tagged With: Easy Irish Recipes, Favorite Irish Soups, Irish Recipes, Leek and Potato Soup, Lunch, Potato Soup, Soup, Traditional Irish Food

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