Are you planning a trip to Ireland? The great thing about traveling to Ireland is that you won't be leaving wanting of food and, more importantly, booze.
On the very first day, get yourself some heavy Irish breakfast which generally includes fried eggs, sausage, bacon, tomato and black pudding (blood sausage), and white pudding made from pork and oatmeal sausage.
And if you love potatoes and seafood, you'll get lots of that in Ireland.
Irish people cook with lots of salmon, cod and shellfish.
There is even an oyster festival in Galway each year.
You must also try the popular Irish stew with mutton or lamb and vegetables.
You can have this with Champ, yet another traditional Irish dish made from spring onions and mashed potatoes.
Be sure to drop by County Cork, now reputed to be the culinary capital of Ireland for a taste of more modern Irish cuisine.
It's a tad more expensive but certainly worth a try.
Now, on to the more important point about Irish dining--let's talk about booze.
They say it's the stuff in the bottle that is key to a fine time in Ireland.
Try Guinness, a popular Irish stout known for its deep blackness.
Other than this dark inebriating drink, Irish whiskey is likewise supreme.
Some of the best Irish whiskeys include Bushmills whiskey, Jameson whiskey and Tullamore Dew.
They can be found in every bar in Ireland.
As distinctive as the Irish flag is the Irish pub culture, an excellent welcome for the many tourists looking for great food, great booze and loads of fun.