St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

By Sandy Hu
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I didn’t know anyone Irish, growing up in Hilo, Hawaii. And my only awareness of St. Patrick’s Day was remembering to wear something green to avoid getting pinched at school.

So there was definitely a learning curve when I started work on Kerrygold’s public relations ten years ago. And what a rewarding education it has been!

I have had the pleasure of traveling to Ireland four times, meeting the dairy farmers, the butter and cheese producers, and the chefs, TV cooking show stars, cooking teachers, and cookbook authors who personify Irish food today. And through these introductions, I have developed tremendous respect for the food culture of Ireland.

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A Culinary Adventure in Ireland

By Sandy Hu

I’m posting late today, after a marathon 24 hours of air travel from Ireland, via Heathrow and LAX. I just returned from a five-day trip, meeting Ireland’s top food stars and sampling their outstanding fare.

If you’re imagining boiled dinners or corned beef and cabbage, think again. Today, the best of Irish cooking is sophisticated and vibrant, and easily holds its own on the world stage.

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