Evolutionary timeline of Ireland inhabitants: 9000 yr. ago - hunters, fishermen, gatherers. 6000 yr. ago - farmers. 5000 yr. ago - introduction of grass seeds (oats and barley) and edible greens. 2600-3000 yr. ago – prospectors who brought cooking troughs. Celts (from central Europe) came during this period with sophisticated instruments, plowshares, etc. They brought ham, pork, hens, duck and geese. Early 17th century was the introduction of the potato. Meat and dairy product usage increased. As the civilization progressed so did the cuisine.
Many foods were potato based until the potato (famine) in 1845. Milk, cheese, meat, cereals and some vegetables formed the main part of the Irish diet from prehistoric times up until the introduction of the Potato. Cauldrons were used for cooking (coastal communities made seafood soups and interior communities did more meat).
Popular Irish foods: Potato Onion Soup, Irish style; Dublin Coddle (potatoes, pork, ham); Colcannon (potatoes, kale, leeks), etc. The Irish also used recipes with cabbage: boiled cabbage with smoked pork butt, Irish boiled dinner (brisket, cabbage, beer, potatoes). The Hunters left legacies of lamb & beef dishes such as Irish Stuffed Shoulder of Lamb, Lamb Stew and Steak and Potato Pie. The Fisherman provided Irish smoked Fish & Rice with Saffron (Kedgeree) and Scallop and Mushroom Pie. The farmers left the legacy of Irish Soda Bread, Oat Bread, Potato recipes, Irish Peas... Irish desserts: Donegal Oatmeal Cream, Chocolate Potato Cake, Apple Amber pastry, apples, meringue).
Feasts and festivals date back to the Celtic days: Imbolc (first day of spring), Shrove Tuesday (day before Ash Wednesday), St. Patrick’s Day, Eater & more. Over 100 feasts and festivals are held throughout the 50 states of the US featuring Irish music, foods, folklore, crafts and more!! The Irish live on!!
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