Discover fascinating insights about traditional Irish cuisine, ingredients, and culinary history!
The Irish Food Pyramid is a graphical depiction of the different types and amounts of foods that should be consumed in order to maintain a healthy, balanced diet. The pyramid…
Traditional Irish cuisine reflects Ireland’s rich culinary heritage, drawing inspiration from its agricultural and maritime areas, as well as cultural and historical links to neighboring nations such as England, Scotland,…
The raising of cattle in Ireland has a very long and illustrious history that dates back thousands of years. Domesticating cattle and using them for their milk and meat dates…
Back in the old days fishing was a way of life for many in Ireland. The fisherman would rise before dawn and set out to sea, often not returning until…
The Roots of Farming – Ireland's Earliest Farmers Ireland’s farming story begins thousands of years ago, long before written records, before castles dotted the landscape or churches rose over…
Long ago, in the green hills, boglands, and windswept valleys of Ireland, the food was simple, rooted in the rhythms of the land and sea. The ancient Irish people were…
The potato has been a staple crop in Ireland since the late 16th century, when it was introduced to the country by English explorers. At that time, Ireland was a…
The Roots Beneath the Boil – Ireland Before the Stew To understand the origin of Irish stew, one must first understand Ireland itself—its ancient rhythms, its people, and the land…
