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A Return to Ireland

A Culinary Journey from America to Ireland, includes over 100 recipes
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A Return to Ireland by Judith McLoughlin explores the rich culinary heritage of Ireland. Blending traditional recipes with modern twists, it delves into the country's culture and history, offering a delicious journey through its landscapes and flavours. With vivid storytelling and delectable dishes, this book invites readers to experience the warmth and bounty of Irish cooking.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for Irish cuisine and culture. It offers a delightful journey through traditional recipes infused with personal stories and modern twists that celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Ireland. Perfect for those who appreciate the warmth of home-cooked meals and the vibrant history behind them.

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Enjoy over 100 recipes celebrating Irish-American heritage as you journey back to the place of your Irish roots.

An exceptional cookbook featuring over 100 recipes celebrating Irish-American heritage. A Return to Ireland showcases fresh, innovative food and drink recipes which celebrate Irish-American heritage as it weaves the culinary and cultural journey of these two places that the author has come to call home.

From the lush green fields of Gilford in County Armagh now settled in Atlanta, Georgia, author Judith McLoughlin shares her love of whole, fresh Irish ingredients with readers, sending them, one plate at a time, back to a simpler time. A Return to Ireland also highlights stories and Irish food to celebrate the relationship between Ireland and America.

Just a few recipes featured in this outstanding cookbook: Paddy's Potato and Leek Soup with Chive Puree, Beef and Oyster Pie, Connemara Mountain Lamb with Mixed Carrots and Rosemary Jus, Cead Mile Failte Kale Dip, Oaty Apple Crumble with Pouring Cream, Loin of Bacon with Crispy Cabbage, Colcannon, Irish Stout Chocolate Cake, Crumbled Corn Beef and Sweet Potato Tart, Irish Stout and Onion Soup with Blue Cheese Croutons, Dublin Lawyer Lobster, Pan Roasted Fillet of Halibut with a Lemon and Herb Butter Sauce, Gaelic Steaks, Wexford Strawberry Salad, Barmbrack Charm Bread, Cullen Skink Seafood Bake, Heaney's Hedgerows Pavlova, Celtic Sea Smoked Mackerel with Crispy Toasts, Marmalade Bread Pudding with Irish Whiskey Sauce.

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Judith McLoughlin's book explores Irish heritage through a culinary journey filled with stories and recipes passed down through generations. It presents an evocative narrative connecting Irish-American experiences and Irish traditions, underscoring a vibrant cultural return through food. The book offers a deep emotional connection to Ireland, inviting readers to experience this rich heritage without leaving their kitchen.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781578269358

Publisher: Hatherleigh Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Hatherleigh Press,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Judith McLoughlin is a professional Irish chef based in Georgia, an author, tour guide and owner of a gourmet food business called The Shamrock and Peach in 2009, specializing in Irish cuisine, in which she has created her own unique food fusion by blending the techniques of her homeland with the newfound flavors of the South. Over the past 10 years, Judith McLoughlin has become one of the most recognized Irish faces and brands in Atlanta, throughout the American South and abroad. Judith grew up in County Armagh in the heart of rural Northern Ireland. She is regularly asked to contribute to food columns in national newspapers and magazines on both sides of the Atlantic and also leads numerous discovery tours from the US to Ireland each year. She has worked with Whole Foods, Cooks Warehouse, Aprons Cooking School, Tourism Ireland, and Kerrygold. She has previously published a cookbook entitled The Shamrock and Peach.

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