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FARMETTE


 
 Imen McDonnell is a food writer/stylist and blogger who pens a weekly column, Tales of A Modern Farmette in Irish Country Living magazine, published each week by the Irish Farmers Journal.
Her popular blog, “Farmette” documents her transition from American city life to the Irish countryside and celebrates Irish cookery and baking along with traditional farmhouse kitchen skills such as butter and cheese making.
Imen's blog and recipes have been featured in The Los Angeles Times Daily Dish, The Irish Times, RTE Radio 1’s Countrywide program, The Irish Examiner, The Irish Daily Mail, The John Murray Show on RTE Radio 1, Newstalk with Sean Moncreiff, Irish Tatler magazine, and on RTE 2FM’s Dave Fanning Show.

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Start Cooking some Irish Recipes

The old saying goes, “there is nothing more American than apple pie”, but I am here to tell you that it was actually a delicious slice of Irish apple tart that won me over in the infamous apple pie department. I was never a big fan of apple pie--preferred creamier or berrier versions, so when my mother-in-law offered me a slice on that fateful autumn afternoon, I hesitated, then thought to myself hmmm, I wouldn’t want to seem contrary, would I? And so it goes, that was the first day of my 6+ year love affair with the Irish apple tart. Now, this isn’t just any ordinary tart. It uses the age-old tradition of baking using an ordinary flat plate as opposed to the deep pie dish that we are accustomed to in the USA. If you had told me before I moved here that it was possible to bake a pie on a plate, I would have had a good chuckle. But here in Ireland, it’s pretty common practice….I’ve had it with a cup of tea in more than a few locations. Find yourself an oven-proof plate and bake this pie. I promise it will make you very happy.

Irish Apple Tart on a Plate


Victoria sponge is a classic cake that is a staple in country kitchens throughout Ireland. The traditional recipe calls for a bit of jam and cream between each layer and goes perfectly with a cup of tea in the afternoon.

Victoria Sponge

 

  
 
 
 
 
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