Rice Krispie Buns are part of every Irish childhood. These little chocolate crispie treats are the centerpieces of Irish birthday parties, and a staple at school fund raising cake sales. They’re easy-to-make, no-bake Irish children’s favorites. Now when I first moved stateside I was surprised to discover American Rice Krispie Treats are something entirely different. […]
A Taste Of Ireland
Here let's discover some uniquely Irish products and ingredients, from steak sauces to potato chips, which are loved by Irish men and women all over the world. A discussion of Irish food in general, not recipes, is what you'll find here. This is the grub and the condiments that make our Irish taste buds tingle.
Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur At The Milwaukee and Kansas City Irish Festivals
Five Farms, the makers of a a new Irish cream liqueur are thrilled to announce their partnerships with two of the largest Irish festivals in the world, Kansas City Irish Fest and Milwaukee Irish Fest. I love to support Irish businesses and help spread the word about their products whenever I can, so when the good folks at Five Farms […]
Ice Cream Sandwiches
An ice cream sandwich consists of a slice of ice cream between two rectangular wafers and is a favorite summertime treat in Ireland. The ice cream layer for these little slabs of summer is sliced from a pint block of ice cream. Now here comes the golden Irish nugget for this blog post. Believe it […]
Egg Salad Sandwiches Irish Style
Irish salad sandwiches have been made by nearly every Irish house wife over the past five decades. Sometimes called egg and onion sandwiches, or egg and tomato sandwiches, these triangular sandwiches may or may not include lettuce. I include lettuce in my version, but trust me, there is no right or wrong way to make […]
Introducing Savor Ireland Tours
Ireland’s culinary culture is experiencing a popularity surge. I’ve long loved Irish foods – as you know from reading this blog. But I’m delighted that the rest of world is now recognizing Ireland for its contributions to the gastronomic world. This trend is no more evident than in the newest offering from CIE Tours – […]
The New Irish Table Recipe Book Giveaway
The New Irish Table is a beautiful, photo-illustrated collection of inspirational recipes created by renowned Irish chefs to highlight the quality of Ireland’s fresh food and cooking. In today’s blog post, I’m delighted to feature this new cookbook and the chefs who share their wonderful recipes. And good news! We have a giveaway for a […]
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 […]
Irish Taste Club Christmas Giveaway
When you dream of Ireland you probably think of pristine landscapes and warm friendly welcomes. But I also think of incredible food, made with Ireland’s world-class ingredients, and boasting unrivaled flavors and unique tastes. Ireland boasts many award-winning artisan food producers. A new company, The Irish Taste Club, is now offering the opportunity to have […]
The Most Cups Of Tea Poured In An Hour
This week at the Irish Ploughing Championships a world record has been broken. A very important world record, mind you. The Guinness Book of Records for the Most Cups of Tea Poured in an Hour now rests with the Irish. A fitting home for such a prestigious honor. As you know, we Irish love our […]
Barbecues In Ireland And The Big Grill Festival
When I was a little girl in Dublin I never laid eyes on a barbecue. Burgers were fried in a skillet on the stove top, and grilled sausages were actually broiled. It wasn’t until I came to America that I tasted the glories of the grill, savored the depth of flavor a good BBQ sauce […]
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