Irish Traditional Cooking
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Manufacturer: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Author: Darina Allen
Irish Traditional Cooking Description
Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780717127917
ISBN: 0717127915
Label: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Manufacturer: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Book Pages: 288
Publication Date: 1998-10
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Studio: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
EAN: 9780717127917
ISBN: 0717127915
Label: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Manufacturer: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Book Pages: 288
Publication Date: 1998-10
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Studio: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
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Customer Reviews of Irish Traditional Cooking
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: definitely my cup of tea
Review: I'm very happy that Darina Allen compiled this book. It sets the scene of a way of life that my father used to tell me about - teacakes cooked on the griddle, potato cake, real Irish stew - and, of course, champ! In a wonderful introduction, Allen describes the advent, if you can call it that, of so-called "fancy shop-bought things" and how this began the decline of traditional recipes. What follows is a labour of love for Allen, a compilation to salvage over 300 recipes that reflect the Irish way of life, its farming heritage and cooking skills. The book is complete with wonderfully evocative photography and notes. And having tried some of them, I can vouch that the recipes are easy and tasty.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: A rich and wonderful book
Review: More and more I wish I had not taken for granted my grandmother - that she would always be there to pass on what she had learnt as a cook and as a doting Nan.
Darina and her contributers are different cooks from my Nan, but they share the same values - which are precious.
Darina has been clever enough to capture knowledge, before it is lost forever, that has been passed down for generations. This book, which gives great insight into methods and secrets of senior generations is a gem. It is a book you want to read from cover to cover. It is rich in recipes and history.
You won't cook everything (anyway I'm not yet up to trying the pig tails) but I have adopted many recipes that my family and friends look forward to. They are comforting to eat and cook.
As a cook book addict - I feel like I am coming home when I read and cook Darina & Co.s recipes.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: A wonderful journey through the delights of Irish cookery.
Review: Darina Allen's passion for cookery, and the use of the finest locally produced ingredients is a delight to read. The recipes are easy to follow, and the end result well worth the effort. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cooking.
Review Summary: definitely my cup of tea
Review: I'm very happy that Darina Allen compiled this book. It sets the scene of a way of life that my father used to tell me about - teacakes cooked on the griddle, potato cake, real Irish stew - and, of course, champ! In a wonderful introduction, Allen describes the advent, if you can call it that, of so-called "fancy shop-bought things" and how this began the decline of traditional recipes. What follows is a labour of love for Allen, a compilation to salvage over 300 recipes that reflect the Irish way of life, its farming heritage and cooking skills. The book is complete with wonderfully evocative photography and notes. And having tried some of them, I can vouch that the recipes are easy and tasty.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: A rich and wonderful book
Review: More and more I wish I had not taken for granted my grandmother - that she would always be there to pass on what she had learnt as a cook and as a doting Nan.
Darina and her contributers are different cooks from my Nan, but they share the same values - which are precious.
Darina has been clever enough to capture knowledge, before it is lost forever, that has been passed down for generations. This book, which gives great insight into methods and secrets of senior generations is a gem. It is a book you want to read from cover to cover. It is rich in recipes and history.
You won't cook everything (anyway I'm not yet up to trying the pig tails) but I have adopted many recipes that my family and friends look forward to. They are comforting to eat and cook.
As a cook book addict - I feel like I am coming home when I read and cook Darina & Co.s recipes.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: A wonderful journey through the delights of Irish cookery.
Review: Darina Allen's passion for cookery, and the use of the finest locally produced ingredients is a delight to read. The recipes are easy to follow, and the end result well worth the effort. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cooking.