"Darkginger" > wrote in message
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> I'm expecting a bundle of Americans to come visiting (Ireland) in
> September - from all over the country, Alaska to New York, California to
> Connecticut. Does anyone have any idea what Irish food would seem 'ethnic'
> to them?

Most who haven't been there have a very odd idea of what Irish "ethnic" food
is, in my opinion.

> I'm thinking of breakfasts that include black and white puddings,
> bacon rashers which are more like Canadian bacon than the stuff you get in
> the US,

They should have at least one full breakfast! Black and white pudding, Irish
bacon, eggs, bangers, and so forth.

> lunches like Irish Stew,

They may not like it, but they should have the chance to try *real* Irish
stew.

> freshly picked mussels grilled (broiled)
> with garlic & breadcrumbs, seafood platters with local ingredients - I
> dunno, I just want to give them a taste of Irish food which is *different*
> from what they can get at home - lamb, maybe, grass fed beef, bacon &
> cabbage, that sort of thing.

Excellent Irish beef would be good. Bacon and Cabbage would be a super thing
to have that they wouldn't have had in the U.S. most likely.

Indian food is readily available here as is fish and chips. Fresh seafood is
ideal along with good bread. One of the great treasures of Ireland is the
smoked salmon. They possibly will be expecting scones, soda bread, and Barm
Brack. Incidentally, Irish brown bread is not to be found her and is about
impossible to make here as the proper flour isn't available.

It may seem odd, but I think they should have plenty of potatoes. There are
so few varieties available to most people in the U.S. that most are not
aware of the flavors and textures that live in them.

> They'll mostly (as in some will stay longer, others for shorter times) be
> here for about a week, and I really want them to have a good and memorable
> time - so help please!
>
> Jo

Take them out for an evening of Trad music at a pub Jo. Some beer and good
crack and they won't soon forget their trip!

Cheers,
Charlie