A proper Irish colcannon recipe, with metric and US measures: floury potatoes, kale or cabbage, scallions, hot milk and plenty of butter. Then how to hide a Halloween charm safely, what the ring, coin, button and thimble meant county by county in the 1930s Schools’ Collection, the plates of colcannon left out for the dead, the fairies and the púca, where the name cál ceannann comes from, and how colcannon differs from champ.
Spiced beef is Ireland’s Christmas cold cut, and Cork’s above all. Here’s what it is, why Cork claims it, how long to simmer a bought joint by weight, and a home-cured recipe without saltpetre that follows current food safety advice.
The classic Irish Christmas cake, made weeks ahead and fed with Irish whiskey. One reliable recipe in grams and US cups, every oven setting, a countdown from baking to icing, and how to feed, store, marzipan and royal-ice it.
An easy Irish tea brack for Halloween, with metric and US cups, every oven setting and a safe way to hide the ring. Then what the ring and tokens meant, the name bairín breac, and the yeasted original.
I don’t know how often I tell myself that I am never getting hungover again, but I do seem not to have learned my lesson. It’s 2024 now, and I …
The Irish Christmas traditions everyone recognises are the candle in the window on Christmas Eve, Midnight Mass, the Christmas Day sea swim, the 12 Pubs of Christmas, Stephen’s Day and …
The classic Irish coffee recipe with metric and US measures, the fix for sinking cream, which Irish whiskey to use, the right glass, the story from Joe Sheridan at Foynes to the Buena Vista Cafe, and a spiced Christmas version.
Saint Patrick wasn’t Irish, his colour was blue and Irish pubs were shut on his day for 36 years. Here are 30 St Patrick’s Day facts with real sources, plus stats, kids’ facts and the myths to forget.
Flu season is here; it is around about the time we all get the terrible flu for many of us. What if I told you there was a delicious Irish …
Now, first of all, Blarney stones are a thing! I just discovered them. They look incredibly tasty and a great way to celebrate your Irish heritage. I know it is …
Well, I know what I will be making this St Patrick’s day, this delicious Green Mac and Cheese recipe. And no I haven’t converted into a food blogger, haha but …
Fun fact I bought the domain name for Irish Around The World(irisharoundtheworld.com) on the 2nd May 2015, previously it was called “Irish Around”. Currently, I am in Portugal enjoying the …
Well, this year went way to fast! I have put together the top 5 posts on our blog and Facebook page. It is clear to see that everyone loves Irish …
Apple Crumble by The Wonky Spatula – the perfect comforting dessert now that the evenings are beginning to get dark and cold. Nicola here from The Wonky Spatula with another Irish recipe this …
Traditional Irish Bacon & Cabbage with a twist! Nicola here from The Wonky Spatula with another Irish recipe this week I’m sharing Traditional Irish Bacon & Cabbage with a Wonky twist. I …