McVities Milk Chocolate Digestives
My absolute favorite of the McVities' cookies- the milk chocolate digestives. Horrible name, that. "Digestives." But the taste? Oh my god, delicious. Here's the trick- dip them in a hot cup of tea juuuust long enough (maybe 2-3 seconds) to get the chocolate a bit melted but NOT long enough to make the cookie soggy or it will fall into the cup. Yep. It's an art form.
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Crack on a wafer. That's how addictive they are.... especially if you do the "3-second dip" in tea. Don't say you weren't warned.
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My lifelong obsession with toast began right here, with this bread. It's been my absolute favorite since I was a little girl... the perfect bread for toasted sandwiches at 2 in the morning on a rainy night.
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Think gelatin, not jam. And ignore how awful this sounds and just try it- mix a packet of this with chopped beets and let it set. I know what you're thinking but I swear to God it's delicious....
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If I had to choose a "last sandwich EVER," chances are it would have Heinz salad cream on it. No longer do I have to cart it back from Ireland- it's delivered straight to my door these days. Irish bacon + tomatoes + Brennan's t... If I had to choose a "last sandwich EVER," chances are it would have Heinz salad cream on it. No longer do I have to cart it back from Ireland- it's delivered straight to my door these days. Irish bacon + tomatoes + Brennan's toasted white bread + salad cream = foodgasms
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Another favorite beverage when I'm in Ireland. One of those, "tastes great and is good for you, too" drinks....
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No, you don't taste the barley, silly. And whatever you do, don't forget to DILUTE it before you drink it! I'd always have a 'glass of orange' when I'd come home from the pub or to start the day. Sometimes the timing of thos... No, you don't taste the barley, silly. And whatever you do, don't forget to DILUTE it before you drink it! I'd always have a 'glass of orange' when I'd come home from the pub or to start the day. Sometimes the timing of those was a bit too close for comfort. But I digress. Great stuff, this. Great stuff.
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Every year when I go back to Ireland I get a request from all our Irish friends on this side of the pond- BRING BACK FLAKES. BOXES AND BOXES OF FLAKES! Sigh. I literally load up on cases of chocolate at duty free on my way home. T... Every year when I go back to Ireland I get a request from all our Irish friends on this side of the pond- BRING BACK FLAKES. BOXES AND BOXES OF FLAKES! Sigh. I literally load up on cases of chocolate at duty free on my way home. Thank god they're now available here. So those of you who always ask? Bugger off. Now, once you've secured this most gorgeous of candy products, what can you do with it? Well, eat it comes to mind. But be careful- the name is a clue. It really will flake and crumble in your mouth and, if not careful, all over your clothes. Or crumble it all up and sprinkle it on ice cream for a tasty treat. And if you make it over to the Emerald Isle, stop by one of the many petrol stations with a big fake cone in front and ask for a "99"- that's a soft-serve vanilla cone with a Flake poking out a la the picture I added. Yum.
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Add milk and sugar and voila! The creamiest, yummiest custard ever. I use it for Irish trifle- layer fresh berries, jams, custard and pound cake sprinkled with sherry (of COURSE there's booze in it. Did you expect otherwise from m... Add milk and sugar and voila! The creamiest, yummiest custard ever. I use it for Irish trifle- layer fresh berries, jams, custard and pound cake sprinkled with sherry (of COURSE there's booze in it. Did you expect otherwise from me?). Bird's is the only "real" custard on earth, in my opinion.... ; )
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If you're not used to lemon curd on toast, this may be a bit on the sweet side for you. But for those of you from England and Ireland... well, you know how delicious it is. It can be used as filling for tarts and pies as well,... If you're not used to lemon curd on toast, this may be a bit on the sweet side for you. But for those of you from England and Ireland... well, you know how delicious it is. It can be used as filling for tarts and pies as well, fyi.
