Comfort Food, Irish, Stews

Irish Beef Stew

Use beef chuck stew meat (well marbled with fat) . Lean stew meat will end up too dry. INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 pounds well-marbled chuck beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks 3 teaspoons of salt (more to taste) 1/4 cup olive oil 6 large garlic cloves, minced 4 cups beef stock or broth 2… Continue reading Irish Beef Stew

Food, UK

Yorkshire Pudding

Yorkshire pudding is a common English side dish consisting of a baked pudding made from batter consisting of eggs, flour, and milk or water. It is a versatile food that can be served in numerous ways depending on the choice of ingredients, the size of the pudding and the accompanying components of the dish. oil*… Continue reading Yorkshire Pudding

Travel

UK Traveling – Edinburgh

Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny. What to do while in Edinburgh: • Visit Edinburgh Castle: Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress… Continue reading UK Traveling – Edinburgh

Food, UK

Traditional Bangers and Mash

A classic British pub fare, this hearty main dish combines creamy potatoes, crunchy onions, smooth gravy, and yummy sausages!! 4 links pork sausage 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons milk (optional) 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon butter 2 large onions, chopped… Continue reading Traditional Bangers and Mash