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That comforting cup of Irish breakfast tea is actually Assam, from India. Photo © Olga Miltsova | Dreamstime. Most tea drinkers have heard of Irish breakfast tea. Fewer have heard of Assam (ah-SAHM). Yet—surprise!—they’re the same tea. The Irish developed such a fondness for the rich, malty black tea from northeast India that they…
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Here’s another recipe from Justin O’Connor, Executive Chef at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. The cupcakes will be featured at the restaurant on St. Patrick’s Day. For added Irishness and deliciousness, we added some Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur to the frosting. GUINNESS CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES RECIPE Ingredients 10 ounces flour 2 ounces cocoa powder 6 ounces…
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Lamb kebabs, couscous and minted yogurt are Middle Eastern, but Guinness is serving the dish on St. Patrick’s Day. Photo courtesy Guinness. Kebabs (variously spelled kababs, kabobs and kebaps) are meat dishes of Persian origin. The concept spread throughout the Middle East and to Greece. The word means “roasted meat.” In different countries the…
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Oysters and bubbly are not just for New Year’s Eve. Oysters on the half shell are a favorite in Ireland. While they’re popular bar food with a beer, you can create a real celebration with sparkling wine. Whether with Champagne or the lighter and more affordable Cava and Prosecco sparklers, invite friends over to toast…
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Yesterday’s St. Patrick’s Day recipe was potato and rosemary rolls. Here’s an Irish stew recipe that those rolls are looking forward to. This particular recipe is for busy folks who use a slow cooker, courtesy of Spice Islands. SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW RECIPE Ingredients 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon sugar (we substitute one teaspoon of…
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