Irish Food & Folklore: A Guide to the Cooking, Myths and History of Ireland

  • Purée of potato soup with bacon and chives (page 14)

    from Irish Food & Folklore (Food and Folklore Series): A Guide to the Cooking, Myths and History of Ireland Irish Food & Folklore (Food and Folklore Series) by Clare Connery

    • Categories: Soups; Irish
    • Ingredients: onions; potatoes; chicken stock; milk; single cream; streaky bacon; chives
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  • ISBN 10 0753723255
  • ISBN 13 9780753723258
  • Published Mar 30 2001
  • Format Paperback
  • Page Count 144
  • Language English
  • Countries United Kingdom
  • Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
  • Imprint Bounty Books

Publishers Text

This cookbook explores the various ways in which Irish food reflects the culture and traditional myths of Ireland. It includes a variety of traditional Irish dishes ranging from Dublin Bay prawns, grilled goat's cheese on soda bread to chocolate cake with whiskey cream and Irish coffee. The "Food and Folklore" series illustrates the links between the traditional customs of a variety of regions and the prevalent culinary practice of those areas, spanning Irish food and folklore, to the Tuscan hills and ancient traditions of China. Irish Food and Folklore brings to life the traditions, lifestyles and cooking of Ireland.

Over 100 authentic dishes provide culinary inspiration for all, with recipes ranging from Dressed Crab and Steamed Mussels to Baked Irish Ham and Soda Bread. Detailed descriptions of Irish Heritage and myths, along with a glossary of traditional Irish phrases, are also included, making Irish Food and Folklore an inspiration to all who have an interest in Ireland and its heritage.