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Mar

The Daring of the Green

by Joyce McGreevy on March 11, 2019

A man adjusting a dining room chandelier in Glendalough suggests that Ireland’s culinary renaissance has dispelled stereotypes about Irish cuisine. (Image © Joyce McGreevy)

From Glendalough (above) to Galway, cooks have cast Irish cuisine in a whole new light.

Irish Cuisine Turns the Tables on Culinary Stereotypes

St. Patrick’s Day is coming and you know what that means. It’s time for the Annual Feast of Culinary Stereotypes!

Once a year, sales of green food-dye soar in the U.S., evidenced by neon green bagels, chartreuse cupcakes, and acid-lime donuts. Meanwhile, Corned Beef and Cabbage (which originated in the U.S., not Ireland) will be dutifully served at Irish-themed parties.

Don’t get me started about green beer and “shamrock” milkshakes. No wonder many people believe “Irish cuisine” is a contradiction in terms. Read more...

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Art of Travel/Ireland/Stereotypes/The World's Chefs

Feb

Memorable Moments: Things to Chew On

by Your friends at OIC on February 4, 2019

While our bloggers catch their breath and maybe even enjoy a home-cooked meal before heading out on their next batch of adventures, we thought we’d dish out some of our favorite food-related posts from the past. Read more...

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The World's Chefs

Mar

Memorable Moments: Key Ingredients

by Your friends at OIC on March 26, 2018

One of the many delights of exploring new places and experiencing different cultures is exploring and experiencing new and different foods, or even well know foods in new and different ways! Whatever your reaction, there is no denying that the very act of tasting something for the first time is an “Oh, I see!” moment maker. So while we let our bloggers catch their breath and enjoy a home-cooked meal before they head out on their next batch of adventures, we thought it would be deliciously fun to stir up some of our favorite food posts from the past. Read more...