2014-10-01 17:00
Stampy is a traditional name for one of the many Irish potato breads. The recipe below calls for the bread to be baked in the oven. Traditional, Stampy would have been either a griddle bread… Read More
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2014-10-01 16:26
Irish boxty is generally made in October or Samhain - It is a Halloween tradition!The word boxty is from the Irish "Bacstai" that refers to the traditional method of grilling over an open fi… Read More
2014-10-01 15:21
Many of the summer Irish gardens as well as the gardens in the Delaware and Brandywine Valleys are starting to end. There are cucumbers galore that are being turned into pickles, relishes an… Read More
2014-09-18 13:02
The fall cool air bring out an abundance of soup recipes. Here in the Brandywine Valley where there is a great community of Scotch-Irish, this broth or soup is a favorite dish for late night… Read More
2014-09-17 13:02
The richest harvest in Ireland as in many other countries, arrives in the autumn. The hedgerow fruits , hazelnuts and walnuts, field mushrooms and blueberries began the harvest. Traditionall… Read More
2014-09-16 13:01
Cocktails are a big hit all over the world. Creating a whiskey cocktail is a fun to kick-start any party. The Irish whiskey makes a good foundation for four favorite cocktails; The Jameson h… Read More
2014-09-15 13:18
What emerges through time is that, while the Irish are always ready and willing to take what they like and make it their own, they rarely abandon a favorite food. Still deeply ingrained is a… Read More
2014-09-12 13:31
Pan Haggerty is a famous British food from Northumberland, though it can be found across the whole of the north east and most of England and Northern Ireland. Pan Haggerty is a filling dish… Read More
2014-09-11 13:32
A good Irish Champ looks similar to Colcannon, but champ is native to Northern Ireland. It is made with a blending of scallions or green onions with a creamy mashed potato and topped with cr… Read More
2014-09-10 14:01
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish mainly consisting of mashed potatoes with kale or cabbage. There are many regional variations of this dish. This one a favorite in the Brandywine valley… Read More
2014-09-09 14:01
It is apple picking season in the Brandywine valley and surrounding areas. So it is a perfect time to share this recipe for an Irish Apple Cake. This apple cake is wonderful for Tea time or… Read More
2014-09-08 20:46
This sweet, creamy dressing is named after the small village next to The Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland. The salad found throughout the Irish country pubs is packed full of delicious h… Read More
2014-09-05 15:01
Stoney’s Pub is not Irish, but it’s just as good as. Located in North Wilmington, Stoney’s is managed by Mike Stone (or Stoney as everyone loving calls him). Mike is origin… Read More
2014-09-05 14:01
Lambs are frolicking in the Irish fields and hill sides, however not so in Delaware. However, a trip to the supermarket and we have a great dish to serve to our families on Sunday. Ingredien… Read More
2014-09-03 15:01
Berkshire may be in England, but its eponymous brown soup isn’t as good as this Scot-Irish version brought to the Delaware shores centuries ago. It’s a quick and easy soup &ndash&hell…Read More
2014-09-02 15:05
School has started in Delaware, families are looking towards the cool autumn of the year with excitement. It is a time of school lunches, football games, tailgating parties and family holida… Read More
2014-08-28 12:21
It's easy to make infused spirits or fruit liqueurs using wild berries fresh from the field or from your backyard garden. As a summers end celebration, Chef Kimberley of the Irish Country Co… Read More
2014-08-13 13:45
This is a traditional Scot- Irish bread pudding. It is a warm and whimsical comfort dish that the kids love. Its main distinction is that the slices of bread are buttered before being layere… Read More
2014-07-07 16:13
Leeks have a long history as a beloved vegetable. Mostly just the white and light green parts are eaten, though the darker green parts have plenty of flavor and can either be cooked longer t… Read More
2014-06-23 18:36
It’s impossible to talk about Irish food without mentioning the potato. They first saved the Irish then almost destroyed them. There are few Irish-American households where the potato… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
During Lent, fish is eaten each Friday. The popular Friday night meal is fish and chips or French fries. Parish fish fries’ occur during the Lenten season to help families self discipl… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
During the Easter holiday, as with most holidays, the Irish-American looks for various ways to make their holiday more Irish. Twisting this sweet bread dough into a Celtic knot is just one w… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This recipe is a delicious way of serving boneless chicken breasts, using Ireland’s major and well loved products of whiskey. Serve this dish with fresh young vegetables from the garde… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A recipe for hotchpotch was traditionally associated with a big pot of food simmering on the fire. The recipe originally did not contain meat and was mostly made from leftovers. It is also a… Read More
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