| In drive-thru America, it seems the world is our | | | | Although a FedEx guy, instead of a pimpled |
| chef. We order Chinese. We go out for Italian. | | | | teenager, will drive it to you, you actually can |
| There is a Taco Bell in every town. But Irish | | | | order Irish food. The website delivers many |
| food? Not so much. Despite its absence from | | | | uniquely Irish treats to your door, and you don't |
| take-out bags in this country, Ireland has a food | | | | have to tip the driver. The cheeses are |
| history and tradition all its own. The Irish have | | | | wonderful, and the crisps (potato chips) remind |
| passed down recipes through the generations, | | | | me of having a snack while driving around Ireland. |
| recipes still used in Ireland and by descendents in | | | | The Irish style bacon gives you a bit of the "full |
| other countries. The Irish remember home, family | | | | Irish" breakfast. The Irish style scones are exactly |
| and friends with meals from the old country. | | | | like those I've had many times throughout Ireland. |
| The potato was the staple of the Irish diet when | | | | It's not the same as being in Ireland, but it's a |
| the tragedy of the potato famine struck the | | | | good way to experience the classic Irish foods at |
| country. In 1845, the potato crop was wiped out | | | | home. |
| by blight and an estimated one million Irish died of | | | | The popular traditional recipes prepared in Ireland |
| disease and starvation. Many more were forced | | | | and throughout the world include: |
| to emigrate to the United States, Canada, | | | | Potato Soup , Irish Stew , Colcannon , Soda |
| Australia and other countries to escape starvation. | | | | Bread, Brown Bread, Scones, Irish Whiskey |
| It took many years, but Ireland has recovered | | | | Cake, Apple Cake , Pineapple Cake |
| and grown into a vibrant country with an | | | | ,Oatcakes, Boiled Bacon and Cabbage, Baked |
| established food tradition. Potatoes are still a | | | | Ham and Boiled Cabbage ,Coddle ,Beef and Stout |
| staple, along with bread, meat, fish and dairy | | | | Casserole, Irish Salads,Champ , Boxty, Baked |
| products. | | | | Parsnips, Beef with Guinness,Irish |
| Traditional recipes for Irish food are prepared | | | | Potatoes, Baked Trout, Beer Batter Fish, Boiled |
| throughout the world and have been included in | | | | Dinner, andCorned Beef and Cabbage (Is it really |
| modern menu selections. | | | | an Irish recipe?), andCorned Beef Hash . |
| In recent years, Irish restaurants have become | | | | You will even find special recipes for Irish wedding |
| known for a new, modern cuisine. The chefs of | | | | cake. |
| Ireland have developed a style that combines | | | | Traditional Irish drink recipes include: |
| traditional Irish fare with European sophistication. | | | | Irish Coffee , Bailey's Irish Cream, Irish |
| Recipes for Irish food are varied and delicious. | | | | Punch, Irish Handshake, Black and Tan, andIrish |
| The wide range of food choices is apparent on a | | | | Old Fashioned. |
| trip to Ireland. In Dublin, fresh and trendy sushi | | | | Why wait for St. Patrick's Day? Try one of the |
| can be found in an upscale restaurant only a few | | | | authentic Irish recipes someday soon! |
| blocks from the traditional fish and chips fare of a | | | | |
| classic pub. Bars serve fine wines from around | | | | Copyright, Patricia McKinney-Lins. All rights |
| the world, but you will always hear a cheer of | | | | reserved. |
| "Slainte" when someone is handed a Guinness. | | | | |