Dimensions
116 x 165 x 19mm
For People Who Live to Eat, Drink and Travel.
Includes Comprehensive Culinary Dictionary.
Irish cuisine is no oxymoron. Despite a history of hunger, Ireland remains a land of fertile fields, fat cattle, bountiful seas and plentiful gardens. From humble spuds to Galway oysters, this comprehensive guide explores and celebrates Ireland's kitchens, cooks and convivial custom. With Ireland on the cusp of a culinary renaissance, there is no better time to sample its true flavours and gregarious drinking culture.
Features:
- the complete guide to the culture of eating and drinking in Ireland
- life and language in the country's cultural heartland, the pub
- intimate insights into Ireland's hospitality and sociability
- smooth whiskies and strong stouts on a drinks tour
- guest writers, including Irish comedians and writers Sean Hughes and Ardal O'Hanlon
