What Are The Traditional Foods Eaten in Ireland?
Overview early potatoes image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.com early potatoes image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.com To many people, Irish food means potatoes. 151d2614-6301-e669-561e-711538ace1cf300400 Ireland has a rich history of hearty, filling foods. With an abundance of land dedicated to sheep, cows and crops, as well as its ample coastline for fishing, Ireland has plentiful resources for fresh, local cuisine. Irish restaurants pride themselves on serving dishes made from locally grown ingredients, and many continue to prepare the same traditional staples that have been popular in Ireland for centuries. History The Irish Potato Famine is an event that stands out in the history of Irish foods. Before the potato was introduced to the country, beans, peas and wheat served as mealtime staples. Once the potato came along in the late 16th century, that began to change. By the 18th century, potatoes were the mainstay of the Irish diet, with one variety in particular dominating
