Once upon a time there was,
Irish ways and Irish laws,
Villages of Irish blood,
Waking to the morning, waking to the morning

There is a rich history in Ireland of "Cead Mile Failte" or a hundred-thousand welcomes. A stranger was never turned away, but always welcomed with open arms and the best cut of meat and the finest brew on the place. I love being in Ireland sharing a meal  with my friends be that at home, in the Pub or at one of the new posh restaurants springing up all over the country. I've developed and collected these recipes over many years of having fun in the kitchen with Irish cooks, and, you know, the thing I come away with is just this: use the best and freshest local ingredients as you can and know you are very close to the land and love it. Oh, and two other things: have everything at room temperature and Guinness in Ireland is THE DRINK OF GODS!