Food for thought #11 ☘️
A special Paddy's Day round-up for hungry readers
Public service announcement ☘️
Today is St Patrick’s Day, when the whole world goes green. But remember, it’s Paddy, not Patty!
Reading ☘️
Want a real taste of Ireland? Check out the books and magazine I publish at @blastabooks @9beanrowsbooks @scoopfoodmag, where we are moving the needle forward on the story of Irish food.
‘Eating Irish’ over on The Irish Stew – but the entire newsletter is essential reading for an insight into real Irish food.
‘72 words for potato: the rich history of Irish names for food’
The Murphia List 2024 - the Irish talent in London’s food and drink scene
Proverb of the week ☘️
Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin: There’s no hearth like your own hearth – the Irish version of there’s no place like home.
ICYMI ☘️
What is Irish food?
I’m standing in the Blas na hÉireann (Irish Food Awards) marquee in Dingle, Co. Kerry listening to the 2022 winners of the sourdough bread category being read out. ‘The bronze goes to Arán Bakery for their heritage sourdough. The silver goes to Arán Bakery for their multi-seed sourdough. And the gold goes to Arán Bakery for their spelt sourdough.’ Owner…
About me
I’m Kristin Jensen, the founder, publisher and editor at Blasta Books and Nine Bean Rows. Before I started my publishing house, I was a freelance editor and food writer for over 20 years and I’ve co-authored three books. I pretty much eat, sleep and breathe books and food. You can also find me on Instagram @edibleireland.📚
Thank you and Happy St Patrick’s Day. We are off to Ballydehob. Enjoy the day, wherever you find yourself.