Review: Authentic Irish Stew
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 10, 2012
One of the reasons I buy ethnic cookbooks is to get a real flavor of not just the food, but the culture.  A sense of place.  Make Irish Stew as The Irish Do gives me that.When reading this cookbook I imagine cooking with a big cooking pot overlooking the green green fields.Maggie O'Farrell doesn't just toss up some recipes.  She gives a more in depth explanation of the traditional Irish Stew, along with variations and serving suggestions.  I love her description of the "lowly carrot".  Even if you are not a cook at all, perhaps a historian or a cultural anthropologist (or all three) this short book will fascinate you.If you're looking for an authentic taste of Ireland, buy this book and explore the Irish Stew in all it's glory.