Food and Drink

Discover why the full Irish breakfast is so much more than a plate of food — and what eight simple items reveal about Ireland’s culture and identity.

Master choux pastry at home with Chris from The Irish Baker Abroad. Four ingredients, crisp hollow shells, perfect éclairs every time — plus tips to avoid flat or soggy results.

Killary Harbour in Connemara is Ireland’s only fjord — and the cold Atlantic waters produce mussels that food lovers travel far to taste. Here is the story behind them.

You could have just walked in off the street. You might be soaking wet from the rain, or delivering a parcel, or breaking terrible news. …

Discover how to make authentic Waterford Blaas at home — the soft, flour-dusted Irish bread roll with EU PGI status. Plus get our free weekly Ireland newsletter.

The cross scored into every Irish soda bread hides an ancient folk belief. Discover the customs, regional secrets, and social traditions behind Ireland’s most iconic loaf.

The Burren looks like it could never feed anyone. Yet this rocky limestone wilderness in County Clare produces some of Ireland’s finest food — shaped by 6,000 years of farming.

Master Swiss meringue buttercream with Chris’s foolproof bain-marie method. Silky, stable, and far less sweet than standard buttercream — the professional baker’s secret for home kitchens.

The Best Pubs in County Clare According to You County Clare has long been one of Ireland’s most celebrated corners for traditional pub culture. From …

Order a bowl of seafood chowder in the wrong pub in Ireland and you’ll know immediately. The locals will notice. And the chowder will tell …