Legendary Irish Chef Darina Allen Talks Cooking And Gardening On Food Republic Today
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Darina Allen could be called either the Julia Child or Alice Waters of Ireland—or maybe both! She's a pioneer of farmers markets, home cooking and growing ones own vegetables. Her cooking school, Ballymaloe, and 16 cookbooks can attest to that. We caught up with Allen when she was in town to chat about Irish food, why buttermilk in the U.S. doesn't compare, what she's been growing in her garden and more. In Post Bites, comedian Atsuko Okatsuka tells us her family's secret to eating as much as possible at buffets. But first, the news:
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Food Republic Today is hosted by our Editorial Director, Richard Martin, with co-host Krista Ruane, Zero Point Zero culinary creative director, and produced by Zero Point Zero Production. Our producer is Katie Guhl with assistance from Tiffany Do and additional editing by Manuel Sander. The episode features music by Ghostly International artists including Michna, whose "Metal Baile Joint" is the theme song.