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Ireland’s Culinary Wonders
{Ireland now has seven Michelin-star restaurants. The two new additions to the fold—Mint Restaurant
and Bon Appetit in Dublin—both managed to secure the coveted status within two years of opening,
which is an indication of how truly dynamic and vibrant the Irish culinary scene has become.}
It’s been a family affair cultivating for more
than twenty years at the
Ballymaloe Cookery
School. Many travel to
Ireland to enjoy this
unique culinary
experience. Picture a
culinary school dropped
in the middle of a 100
Chef Rachel Allen
acre organic farm. Fresh is
an understatement, as the
Allen family practices what they teach. Need
an egg, go get one from the coop.
“In the summer I love having a lunch that is
basically a plate with a selection of all the best
things that I found at the market that day—cured
meats, salami, smoked fish, homemade
mayonnaise, wonderful relishes, cucumber and
beet root pickles, great cheeses and some
VIDEO: Watch George with the grand-dame of Irish country
delicious bread on the side with some homemade
house cooking, Myrtle Allan, at Ballymaloe House. And yes,
country butter” Celebrity Chef Rachel Allen,
Ballymaloe is as fantastic as it looks! ballymaloe.ie
professional cook, author & TV host.
Go Ireland
Ireland has rediscovered its
For more info: cookingisfun.ie
A Summer Destination
that’s quality driven and
noble tradition of rural markets,
so much more than fish
and has added a few in the
and chips. A mild
metropolitan and urban areas.
climate, extensive
What’s new?
pastureland and a pride
Hand-caught and home-smoked
in animal husbandry
trout in Galway. Tapas in Dublin’s
produce excellent beef,
lamb, pork and poultry.
Temple Bar. Wild boar sausages in
You will also encounter a
Macreddin, County Wicklow.
living baking tradition,
Single estate teas in Blackrock,
the fruits of which you
County Dublin. Sea vegetable
can enjoy at afternoon
tapenade in Limerick, or sea
tea in numerous home
vegetable–flavored artisan
bakeries, cafés and
teashops.
cheeses in Dingle to mention a
What time is tea served?
few.
More Culinary Learning: Belle Isle School of Cookery,
Located in a small country estate in County Fermanagh.
In July courses include Indian Cookery and Perfect Pasta.
August; Summer Entertaining and Sweet & Savoury Tarts. For
more info: irishcookeryschool.com
image, David Doyle
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