Irish Food Revolution believes in…

Small family owned farms
Local artisans in the field of cheese, wine, and beer production
Grass fed beef and dairy
Slow food; farm to table cuisine
Cutting edge restaurants and chefs that embrace Ireland’s past as well as her future
Balanced, joyful, and meaningful eating

Why Irish food?

Ireland is at the dawn of a culinary transformation – its cookbook being rewritten. Shedding its image as the land of bland, Ireland is forming an identity for itself as a region where food has always been grown naturally, but is now being prepared in new global, yet distinctively Irish ways. Contemporary chefs are breaking down the meat-and-potato wall and uncovering a people ready to embrace a modern, vibrant culinary scene – with no pretensions.

As the country evolves into a food destination, Irish Food Revolution is here to celebrate the best of its cuisine.

Newly added recipes will feature work by well-known or up and coming Irish chefs, contain Irish ingredients, and/or be an Irish traditional recipe with my own unique twist. I will include hearty fare as well as lighter eating to embrace a balanced, joyous approach to meals.

About Libby

At 18, I left my small town New England home for Ireland. My rather scattered family was not big on cultural traditions, but Ireland’s legacy in my life was omnipresent. My father’s grandmother was from Killarney, and the music of Ireland rang through the house over the years.

Drawn to the country, I organized a year abroad in Dublin. This was twenty years ago when Dublin still had the feel of a big town rather than a city, yet to me, it was a revelation. Yes, Ireland had (and still has) a poor reputation for food; I ate a lot of overcooked beef with soggy vegetables and potatoes. However, I also encountered brown bread with rich creamy butter, drank real Guinness on tap, gulped the most delicious milk of my life, ate locally made cheese and rich Irish chocolate. The food was simple and spoke of a cozy, family life.

Flash forward to today: I’ve had a love affair with all kinds of food over the years, but the first time I actually learned to savor it was in Ireland all those years ago. And what better homage to my spiritual homeland than to celebrate this exciting new food landscape?

Food Philosophy
After years of militantly following one diet after another, my approach to food is more balanced- mindful eating works for me. Whenever possible, I eat local, organic produce and grass fed meat/dairy. The farm to table movement has filled me with a passion for real, clean food, and Ireland reflects my newfound love of savoring all that slow food has to offer.

Ireland reflects my newfound love of savoring all that slow food has to offer

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After life as a starving actor in New York, I became an English and Drama teacher in an effort to “grow up.” Nevertheless, an unconventional life still called, so I now devote my time to writing, eating, cooking, and traveling. This love for wandering the globe led me to a fitting day job: selling shoes, where I help people find the perfect travel footwear (and where I can build my rather embarrassing collection of boots!).

Libby

At 18, I left my small town New England home for Ireland. My rather scattered family was not big on cultural traditions, but Ireland’s legacy in my life was omnipresent. My father’s grandmother was from Killarney, and the music of Ireland rang through the house over the years.

Drawn to the country, I organized a year abroad in Dublin. This was twenty years ago when Dublin still had the feel of a big town rather than a city, yet to me, it was a revelation. Yes, Ireland had (and still has) a poor reputation for food; I ate a lot of overcooked beef with soggy vegetables and potatoes. However, I also encountered brown bread with rich creamy butter, drank real Guinness on tap, gulped the most delicious milk of my life, ate locally made cheese and rich Irish chocolate. The food was simple and spoke of a cozy, family life.

Brack Tours

I’ve partnered with Brack Tours in the past and they are hands-down professional, enthusiastic, experienced and all-around good people.

Based in Newry, Co. Down, they’ll guide us through what I hope will be the tastiest vacation you’ve ever had.

Brack Tours is nationally certified in Ireland and their guides have decades worth of experience.

Flash forward to today: I’ve had a love affair with all kinds of food over the years, but the first time I actually learned to savor it was in Ireland all those years ago. I returned to the country a few years ago and was struck by the changes.

The Irish food renaissance has reached new heights; the richness of the dairy has now led to expertise in grass fed beef, farm raised eggs, farm to table, local cheese making, and chefs who combine a love of tradition with newfound modernity. What better homage to my spiritual homeland than to celebrate this exciting new food landscape?

Ireland reflects my newfound love of savoring all that slow food has to offer

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I spent several years as an actor, before becoming a full-time professional educator. I hold two English degrees; however, after over ten years as an English and Theater instructor, I now devote my time to writing, eating, cooking, and travelling. My love of wandering the globe led me to a fitting new day job: selling shoes, where I help people find the perfect travel footwear (and where I can continue to build my vast collection of boots!).

I describe my eating philosophy as flextarian. An early member of the health food craze, I prepare a lot of plant based and gluten free dishes; however, I certainly enjoy eating locally sourced grass fed meat and dairy. And I indulge in the odd plate of fish and chips with a pint of Guinness! After years of yo-yo diets and fads, I truly believe balanced, yet relaxed eating works for me.

My eating has returned to its natural, traditional state and Ireland reflects my newfound love of savoring all that slow food has to offer.

Charity

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