Irish Celebrities
Paul Hewson is an Irish Singer-songwriter and the lead vocalist of the Rock band U2. He was mostly known by this nickname.
Bono
Based on a 19th century poem, the melody was based of a French tune. The verse is about the dignity of a light shining bright. It's what we consider the Sun to Earth as only a very small percentage are visible to the naked eye.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
A lot of people like to think that corned beef and cabbage is the traditional Irish dish. History states that it was paired up with this protein instead because many families would have these animals readily available. Americans typically enjoy the belly part, while Irish get the back part.
Bacon
This classic Italian dessert means "pick me up", reflecting on how the dessert was created to lift your mood and spirits with its decadent flavors. Coffee plays a significant role in this dish.
Tiramisu
This leafy green vegetable comes with loads of benefits especially with improvement to health. It is a great source of magnesium, potassium iron and calcium. This is one of the few vegetables that can live through some frost and cold.
Spinach
This Irish actor and film producer is mostly known as one of the actors that played the legendary agent of James bond in the film series. He is also famous for his role in the TV series Remington Steele and one of the dads on Mamma Mia.
Pierce Brosnan
This American folk song is most commonly sung during school trips where classes with travel to their destination. It was written in 1939 and simple made to entertain children on long rides.
The wheels on the bus go round and round.
The Irish love their seafood as it's the perfect location for farming due to its long coastline to work with and rain filtering of turf land. These seawater mollusks have to ability to close their shells tightly for up to two weeks outside the water, as long as they are kept cool and moist.
Oysters
Originating in France, this custard base dessert is traditionally flavored with vanilla. It's normally served slightly chilled with a little heat on top. Just don't burn the caramel!
Creme Brûlée
This is a kind of bread that is usually shaped into triangles and baked on a griddle or sheet. Around the US, you may often find these in coffee shops or bakeries. They typically have a flavor to it and best eaten right from the oven.
Scones
This Irish athlete is known for being in the MMA and professional boxer. He is known for his explosive fighting style and larger than life personality. Outside the ring, he is a successful businessman making him an influential figure in the world of combat sports.
Conor McGregor
Originally published in 1939, this song was created to help children at a dance school. The wife created a song to help students who found it difficult to retain and learn a routine. The song required students to imitate this vessel that is meant to serve this hot drink.
I'm a little teapot
The original recipe of this dish dates back to 1836 and was actually first created by Native Americans before being attributed to the Irish. It happens to be a dish that didn't require yeast but used other ingredients for the same effect. In the US, it's typically a sweet white dough made with eggs, butter, raisins and seeds.
Irish Soda Bread
These pastries have origins in Italy but are more populated in France. They are delicate and colorful and are known for their smooth meringue shells and tasty fillings. These often get confused with the coconut-based cookie, but these pastries are made with almond flour and egg whites.
Macarons
This is a type of baked turnover filled with cheese, meat or vegetables and a sauce, served hot. They say it originated in Philadelphia from an Italian American. Some describe it as pizza in reverse.
Stromboli
This actor from Northern Ireland has been an iconic figure in the world of Hollywood. He is known for his intense acting skills and deep resonant voice. From his early career beginning, he has been in big roles in films such as Schindler's list, Star Wars and the Taken franchise.
Liam Neeson
This song, includes a game that mimics the lyrics of the song involving hand gestures and playful jumping. This song was born from the annoyance of a group of kids neglecting their safety and just having a good time. The moral is if you have too much fun, you may get hurt.
Five Little Monkeys jumping on the bed.
More than 13 million pints of this are being drank around the world on St Patrick's day and we can Thank the Irish for providing this specialty beer. It was originally marketed as a health product and handed these drinks to blood donors due to its myth that it had a high source of iron.
Guinness Beer
A traditional Austrian dessert but very popularized in Germany, this sweet dish is often related to the Turkish dessert baklava. This is made of a thin, elastic pastry that typically contains a specific fruit, sugar and cinnamon. It's traditionally served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Apple Strudel
These vegetables are one of the most versatile ingredients and often mistaken for onions. They can be used as aromatics to build flavor in a sauteed dish, stock or sauce. They have a mild quality making them easier to eat and use.
Shallots
This northern Irish individual is a professional golfer and a former number one in the World Golf ranking. He was the youngest person ever to be named RTE sports personal of the year when he won in 2011 at age 22. He is currently number 3 in the world in current golf rankings.
Rory Mcllroy
Created in the 18th century, this rhyme features a variety of chaos resulting in humorous nonsense. From an animal playing the violin to utensils making a run for it. There is no direct meaning, only promising theories of this six line poem.
Hey Diddle Diddle
This regional dish is a type of sausage made from pork or beef blood and fat mixed with a type of oat. Between Ireland, UK and England, these sausages are either grilled or fried and are usually part of a full breakfast. What are these sausages called?
Black Pudding
Originating from Portugal, they look like a cross between a custard tart and a cake, but they are described as egg tart pastries. The outside is crispy and flaky while the inside is creamy and sweet.
Pasteis De Nata
In culinary terms, this is an immature domestic pigeon, typically under four weeks old. These are birds that have never flown and are used for their meat. In the US, they are primarily raised in central California and South Carolina. It's typically expensive due to its rarity and commonality in a restaurant.
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