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For years, Dubliners and visitors
to this storied city have known exactly where to go for traditional
Irish fare, friendly banter, and of course, a pint or two. The Hairy
Lemon is a renowned Irish pub and restaurant that finally boasts its
own cookbook. In both taste and style, this cookbook does not
disappoint. Browsing the recipes is like taking a trip to The Emerald
Isle. When flipping through a new cookbook, most people tend to skip
reading the preface, but it’s worth taking a few minutes to read
Cooper’s introduction. Readers will get a keen sense of the atmosphere
of Dublin. And, of course, find out how The Hairy Lemon got its name.
The collection of recipes includes well-known Irish staples like
traditional Irish stew, potato and leek soup, cottage pie, and beer
battered fish. It also features recipes that may not be as familiar to
international readers, such as colcannon, champ mash, and boxty. When
it’s time for dessert, this cookbook certainly lives up to the famed
Irish love of the pint. Chocolate mousse, chocolate velvet cake,
strawberry fool, and apple cake serve as delectable vehicles for the
likes of Guinness Stout, Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, and Paddy Irish
Whiskey. For those who prefer their beverages less diluted, the mixed
drinks recipes are conveniently located just past the dessert section.
Sample the classic Irish hot toddy, Irish coffee, or whiskey sour.
Overall, this cookbook is a delightful culinary exploration of Irish
culture. The only way to improve upon it would be to include
measurement conversions for chefs who are unaccustomed to working with
metric system units.
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