Irish Traditional Cooking [Paperback]

"Flipping through Allen's book is the culinary equivalent to being given a big hug." -- Observer --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Ireland is a land of contrasts, striving for economic and industrial growth, yet still a profoundly traditional rural and agricultural country. The interplay between these two forces gives Ireland much of its charm, and in this book Darina Allen draws on the many different aspects of Irish life in which food plays an important part. The book presents more than 300 traditional recipes from all over Ireland, both country and town, served at all kinds of occasions, including country fairs, markets and dances, Hallowe'en, Easter and Christmas celebrations, and religious ceremonies, weddings, christenings and wakes.

Ireland's most famous television chef, Darina Allen also wrote Darina Allen's Ballymaloe Cooking School Cookbook, Festive Food of Ireland and Healthy Gluten Free Eating. Her Simply Delicious television show is frequently shown on the Food Network. She appears every St. Patrick's Day on Good Morning America. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.