Introduction

Ireland is a stunningly beautiful country. First-time visitors are always surprised to see the grass really is emerald green, and that it stays that way through the year. In the spring, bluebells sprout so profusely the gardens are a dense blue haze. Summer is a riot of foliage and morning birdsong. Autumn is full of soft mists and glowing light, and winter brings on picturesque hoarfrost that covers the hedges like icing. Everywhere you look, there’s an MGM movie set of land and water and sky.

But when I think of Ireland, I think of food.