IRISH GASTRONOMY
Here you’ll find everything you need to know about the gastronomy of Ireland
BENEFITS OF IRISH LOCAL FOOD
Ireland stands out as one example of the transformative power of agricultural development. By working to make their food system truly sustainable, a country once known for its great famine is now recognized for sustainable, climate sensitive agriculture and food production. This is due in large part to Origin Green, a national program that mobilized…
TRADITIONAL DISHES
1. SODA BREAD Every family in Ireland has its own recipe for soda bread, hand-written on flour-crusted note paper and wedged in among the cookery books. Some like it sweet with a spoonful of honey, sugar or dried fruits. Others prefer sprinkled-in seeds, bran and oats for a health boost, or treacle and Guinness for…
FOOD AND HISTORY
The arrival of the Anglo-Normans in Ireland in 1169 affected both farming and diet in Ireland. Wheat, peas, and beans became staple foods and people began preparing more elaborate dishes. The development of Irish cuisine was altered greatly by the English conquest of the early 17th century, which introduced a new agro-alimentary system of intensive…
IRISH GASTRONOMY 