I haven't done anything too exciting this week, yesterday was our last day of class and we have all been trying to finish up the last of our homework and final exams. Most of the students in my program are flying out on Thursday. I will be taking a bus down to southern Ireland, to Cork. I am going to be staying in a hostel for 6 days with Aiyana. Since homework isn't much fun to write about, I figured I would discuss one of my favorite things: FOOD! Here are some of the things I have noticed/tasted/observed about food in Ireland:
~Eggs are not refrigerated. It took me a long time to find the eggs in the grocery store because they are on the shelf next to the cereal.
~Ketchup is not used very much here and most wait staff identifies us as American based on how much ketchup we use at dinner. I had to pay for my ketchup at a fish and chips restaurant, something that wouldn't happen in the states
~Cheesecake is a different consistency here, it is light and fluffy and doesn't have a ton of flavor. I prefer my mother's cheesecake...
~French fries are called chips and are much thicker/larger than fries in the states
~Coleslaw is served with a variety of meals and has a different taste. The dressing is thicker and somewhat spicy.
~Turkey is hard to find. I went to the deli yesterday and when I asked for turkey lunch meat the woman looked at me like I was from a different planet.
~Irish brown Soda Bread is a bread that is served with soup. It is a very dense bread and is delicious!
~Beef is not consumed as much here and in the grocery store hamburgers, ground beef, and steaks are not easy to find.
The food in Ireland has been great and I have enjoyed trying new things. There are some foods from back home that I am craving....Mom and Dad- this part if for you :) I would really love a hamburger or brat, some corn on the cob and a nice slice of watermelon when I come home! Not that I am making any suggestions or anything...
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