Irish Cuisine and Culture

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Emphasis is on terms, concepts, and methods necessary to Irish Cuisine and its culture. Topics include: historical overview of the development of Irish gastronomy/cuisine, the role of contemporary figures of Irish gastronomy/cuisine, introduction to the use of indigenous ingredients and Irish local Artisan food producers, regional cooking principles and history, and methods of Irish regional food preparation. Students will write a reflective essay based on their International culinary experiences. Laboratory demonstrations and student experimentation parallel class.