…may the internet always have your back. Be the life of the party and tell all your friends how educated you are in Irish cuisine. Next time anyone asks, you’ll be able to tell them that Irish cuisine is more than just potatoes!

Scholarly Articles:

Iomaire, Máirtín Mac Con and Pádraic ÓG Gallagher. “The Potato in Irish Cuisine and Culture.” Journal of Culinary Science & Technology, vol. 7, no. 2/3, Apr. 2009, pp. 152-167.

  • To most people, Irish cuisine means potatoes. But this article looks at the introduction of potatoes from South America to Ireland. The potato became one of Ireland’s most depended upon crop up until the potato famine of 1845-1847. Although the consumption and production of potatoes in Ireland have declined, it still remains one of the most iconic dishes for Ireland.

Iomaire, Máirtín Mac Con. “The Pig in Irish Cuisine and Culture.” M/C Journal, vol. 13, no. 5, Oct. 2010, p. 2.

  • Explore how pig is used in Irish cuisine from ancient time to current day dishes. After the potato famine, pig became one of the most consumed dishes in Ireland and discover the use of slaughterhouses and government regulation and how it affected small businesses.

FitzPatrick, Elizabeth and James Kelly. Food and Drink in Ireland. Royal Irish Academy, 2016.

  • A collection of 14 essays exploring the archaeology and history of food from the Mesolithic time to the modern day. Not only do they explore the food, but also the utensils and cooking styles of the Irish. Learn about the impact of alcohol on the economy and the rough relationship with alcohol in the 19th century to the global export of alcohol now.

Popular Articles:

Chavey, Eddy. “Breakfast In Ireland.” 193 Omelette Recipes | MrBreakfast.com.

  • Learn about the importance of an Irish breakfast on Mr. Breakfast’s special on Ireland. Most Irish breakfasts consist of baked beans and black pudding. The most identifiable breakfast in Ireland comes from the Emerald Isle and is called the Full Irish Breakfast. Learn what an Ulster Fry is and why it’s served in Northern Ireland.

Griffin, Kristin. “Irish Food Doesn’t Suck.” Pastemagazine.com.

  • Kristin Griffin debunks some of the most common Irish falsities when it comes to food. She grew up eating traditional American food because her mother despised Irish food. When she visited Ireland in the summer of 2010, her opinions of the food changed. In the unfamiliar territory of Ireland, she found comfort in Irish food and turned out to be more that she could have imagined. After her trip to Ireland she wrote a book about her experiences in Irish Cuisine.

Rogier, Mandi. “What Are The Traditional Foods Eaten in Ireland?” USA Today, Gannett Satellite Information Network.

  • Read a brief history of Irish Cuisine before potatoes came to the island and when beans, peas, and wheat flourished Irish diets. This article will explore the popular Irish dishes served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A main staple in the Irish diet consist of soups and breads. Learn how “Irish Coffee” is made and why food festivals are popular in Ireland. One such festival, The Roscommon Lamb Festival, highlights lamb meat in Irish dishes.

 

Cookbook and Blog:

Johnson, Margaret M. The Irish Heritage Cookbook. Chronicle Books, 1999.

  • Includes over 150 recipes by Biddly White Lennon and Georgina Campbell, covering classic dishes from the Emerald Isle.

McGuire, Kim. “In an Irish Home.” In an Irish Home, inanirishhome.com/.

  • Kim Mcguire moved from America to Ireland 22 years ago and writes about her experiences with Irish food. Because she was an American before moving to Ireland, she had to learn how to convert measurements as well and adapt to Irish slang. She documents her findings and defines what each means. She has recipes for every type of meal: breakfast, dessert, drinks, etc. The introduction to each recipe comes with a story of how she can across the recipe and when she makes it.

Documentary:

“Guinness Beer Documentary.” Ultimate Factories. National Geographic Channel. Youtube

  • Guinness Beer has become a staple in Irish history and gained world popularity. This documentary explores the largest beer brewery and factory of beer in Dublin, Ireland.