A taste of old Ireland

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'Slainte!' or 'Cheers!', in Gaelic, is the classic Irish toast. Just as theisitor to Ireland might pop into several local public houses, or traditionalrish bars, and hear a different subject being discussed in each, so, withhis book the reader can dip into its pages and find a fascinating fact onvery page. Apart from the Irish 'craic', or animated activity andonversation found in the country's fascinating bars, there is the addedttraction of delicious regional food and drink, and the opportunity to enjoyhe local music. This book has recreated that mixture of traditional fare andiquid refreshment, with a wealth of Irish knowledge and a background to thesland's rich cultural and culinary heritage. Discover Ireland's culinaryecrets, together with the legends, myths and stories of this Emerald Isle.ith well over 100 local and traditional recipes, familiar and unusualngredients are described in detail together with fascinating anecdotes anduotes. Intriguing stories of Ireland's turbulent heritage and itspectacular landscape are interspersed with biographies of Ireland's famous