Feasting Galore Irish Style: Recipes And Food Lore From The Emerald Isle

by Unknown

Hippocrene Books is pleased to bring this classic cookbook, which was originally published in 1952, back into print for today's readers. Author Maura Laverty, a leading Irish playwright, novelist and culinary writer, beckons readers through the door of the traditional Irish kitchen, to the heart of the family's life. Each of the eleven chapters begins with an engaging anecdote that puts the food into its context-- whether it is prepared to celebrate an occasion, to welcome friends, or even to seduce! With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these recipes will help the home chef create a rich, plentiful Irish feast. Among the 200 recipes are classics like "Irish Stew" and "Mince Pie," which Oliver Cromwell unsuccessfully attempted to ban because of its then-religious shape. Feasting Galore also features holiday specialties such as "Christmas Pudding" and Halloween delicacies, "Boxty," "Barmbrack," and "Colcannon," which contain paper-wrapped charms that foretell the future. And of course, no Irish cookbook would be complete without beverages-- Laverty offers a chapter entitled "Slainte" (Good Health), which includes homemade wines, liquers, and the perfect recipe for the famed "Gaelic Coffee."

Genres: Cookbooks, Ireland

144 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1961

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Reviews

[Tami · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve always believed that you can tell the true worth of a cookbook by its continual usage year after year. I have a number of old books that are tattered with age and marked up with spills. These are my old standbys that I return to again and again for my favorite dishes.

Feasting Galore is one such book. This book was originally published in 1952, the recipes themselves are much older. The food is Irish style, lots of hardy vegetable, potato, and meat dishes as well as a nice selection of breads, cakes, and cookies.

The quantities are plentiful. I have a larger than average family so normally when I cook I have to double or triple the recipes. It was nice to just follow a recipe and still have enough for everyone. That is, until one of my kids pointed out that these recipes were probably meant for entertaining. I can see that, many of these dishes would be great down to earth food for family gatherings, potlucks, etc.

[Kristin]

i didn't actually *read* the whole cookbook, nor can i attest to the quality of the recipes, but i did read the stories & food lore, which were really interesting (although sometimes seemed rather fictional?)

[Dean · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book not only for the recipes,wich are superb,but for the stories that the author included..good stuff and a must own for anyone who loves Irish Cuisine.