Cooking school in Ireland? Does that sound crazy? At first, I was excited, what an amazing adventure. Then, doubt set in. What the heck am I doing going all the way to Ireland for a cooking class?
But I couldn’t be happier. Really feel as though I’m in my element and that’s a good feeling. Can’t remember the last time I was excited to wake up and get my day going. Want to soak up everything and learn as much as I can.
The class has exceeded my expectations in just a few days. The instructors, the facility, my classmates, the dishes we’ve prepared, all wonderful. Hard to believe how much we’ve done in such a short time. In just the first week, I deboned a chicken, filleted a fish, made gnocchi from scratch (spaetzle too), prepared various salads and soups, baked several types of bread, chocolate eclairs, financiers, an assortment of cookies (biscuits, as they’re known here)…to name a few. Can’t wait to see what lies ahead.
Here are a few photos of Dublin thus far:
Grafton Street…
Grafton Street performer…
Trinity College…
Statue at Dublin Castle…
Christ Church Cathedral…
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Ha’ Penny Bridge…
Wolfe Tone Statue at St. Stephen’s Green…
Colorful doors around Merrion Square…
Irish potatoes…
Howth (rhymes with both), a fishing village just north of Dublin…
Scenic cliff path loop in Howth…
Howth Castle…
Bray to Greystone (County Wicklow)
Killiney Hill
Week 1: Dublin Cookery School
Just a few of the things we made this past week…
4 comments
Robyn
Oh my gosh, Linda, I had no idea you were in Ireland when I sent that email! lol.
I am of Irish ancestry and I'm loving the photos and food. Such vibrant colours and lively people!
Have a fabulous time and I can't wait to see your recipes!!
Robyn
Oh my gosh, Linda, I had no idea you were in Ireland when I sent that email! lol.
I am of Irish ancestry and I'm loving the photos and food. Such vibrant colours and lively people!
Have a fabulous time and I can't wait to see your recipes!!
Wild Greens and Sardines
Hi Robyn, Ireland has been wonderful so far. What part of Ireland is your family from? Have you been? Any places in particular that you recommend visiting? I'm looking forward to heading down to Cork and also the West Coast. It's been a busy couple of weeks, but hoping to post a few recipes soon.
Wild Greens and Sardines
Hi Robyn, Ireland has been wonderful so far. What part of Ireland is your family from? Have you been? Any places in particular that you recommend visiting? I'm looking forward to heading down to Cork and also the West Coast. It's been a busy couple of weeks, but hoping to post a few recipes soon.