Fish, Lamb, Poultry, Beef, Pork, Game, Seafood,Fresh Vegetables, Bread and even Irish beverages all with a dash of genius and a large pinch of individuality. Put all that together and what you get is REAL IRISH FOOD. The perception that Irish Food,whether it is traditional or modern, consists solely of bacon and cabbage really is so far off the mark. Is Irish Food traditional or modern? To us it is what we grew up with, to our children it is what they are now growing up with. Food, no matter what part of the world it comes from, is constantly evolving. In further generations our food will have absorbed the influences of the very welcome migrants from eastern Europe and further afield. Just as the Irish and Irish cuisine influenced their new communities when they spread their wings. Traditions evolve, they just do not emerge from nowhere. Yes certainly there are lamb and mutton stews, boiled pork, creamy salted butter, rich cheeses and the ever-present potato. Simple meat dishes with minimal sauces that make use of Ireland's quality beef,lamb and pork produce are still there and rightly so. However Irish Food is changing somewhat as Ireland enjoys financial prosperity and the influence of new cultures. Modern Irish cuisine really is an eclectic mix,as you will discover with the recipes from modern Irish chefs such as Darina Allen, Paul and Jeanne Rankin, Rachel Allen, Kevin Dundon, Richard Corrigan,Clodagh McKenna have been updating Irish ingredients with a global influence. That is not to say however that they do not pay homage to traditional Irish recipes. They certainly do! The difference is they keep it real. Here is an interesting point that shows the everchanging face of Irish cuisine. A cooking programme on Ireland's premier t.v. broadcaster recently conducted a poll to find Ireland's most popular meal. The answer, surprise,surprise,Thai Green Curry. Like I said there is a lot more to Irish cuisine than those, I've got to say it,awful corned beef and cabbage recipes that seem to appear everywhere Irish food is mentioned. Nothing wrong with the ingredients themselves but the methods used to cook them leave a lot to be desired. If you want to taste Real Irish Food please keep it real.
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