Nothing else comes close in terms of quality and flavour, in my opinion. I love to use the Burren Smokehouse salmon made by Birgitta Curtin in Lisdoonvarna. The cucumber roll-ups are perfect for a picnic snack, paired with a cool glass of lightly oaked Chenin Blanc and lots of napkins to catch any spillage. This recipe is also a great source of iron and protein. The chicken liver parfait works well as a light lunch, snack, or even a sandwich filler, with the cherries giving it the sweetness and sourness needed from an accompaniment. Heading to a nice spot on a sunny day with a hamper full of goodies is such a treat, and these recipes are just a few of my favourites for summer outdoor dining. I’m assuming that this is mainly due to the unpredictable weather, wet soil and unsuitable settings (there’s a lot of dog waste all over parks and greens that would prevent people from being able to picnic in them), not to mention the seagulls. But I feel that picnics aren’t a really common outing for Irish people. As an adult, I can see why the teachers would love to be outside on sunny days too. They remind me of when I was in school and the teacher would let us eat lunch outside if it was really sunny. It’s what us Irish describe as tropical rain: uncomfortably warm but also raining and not getting any cooler. As I write this, it is the middle of summer but the clouds are dark and there has been quite a bit of rain today. With the help of a few kitchen essentials like your sheet pan or casserole dish, a time-saving gadget or two (we’re looking at you Instant Pot ) and the right recipes, you can whip up a.
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