Scones are delicious baked goods and are perfect with tea. The Irish and the British have the belief that all life's ailments can be solved by a good cup of tea, and it's true that sometimes a nice cup of tea is all you need to brighten your day.
For breakfast, many Irish eat oatmeal, which can be prepared in many ways. Cereal and granola with milk is also popular. There is also the "full Irish breakfast" which is not a normal daily standard but is perhaps like our Sunday morning pancakes. A full Irish breakfast changes according to where you are, but often includes sausage, bacon, eggs, grilled tomatoes, potatoes, toast and tea. Pancakes in Ireland are similar to French crepes and are very thin, unlike what they refer to as American pancakes which are fluffy.
Similar to the United States and most parts of the world, there is a lot more than just local food, and people eat food from all over the world. My roommates make couscous as much as they bake a potato and cook a chicken.
This week I tried Irish stew for the first time, although it wasn't the true Irish stew. I'm a vegetarian, so I had mine without lamb. It was similar to a big soup with lots of vegetables and delicious spices. The potatoes are cooked so they almost crumble in your mouth and the carrots are not so cooked that they are mushy but also aren't too crunchy.
I love Irish stew because it is perfect for a chilly, rainy Irish day. It is an amazing feeling to come into a warm restaurant after being outside in the cold and taking in the warmth of a delicious, steamy bowl of stew. It's the ultimate comfort food!
