It’s been so long since I did a Truly Irish post! I’m very excited to share this one today.
A few weeks ago, Michael and I had a delicious dinner with our friends Bill and Sharon. They cooked us a wonderful meal, which I’m trying desperately not to downplay with my excitement over a pre-dinner snack.
Before dinner (of crab salad, jambalaya and bread pudding!), Bill and Sharon introduced us to Keogh’s hand-cooked potato crisps. I know they’ve been around for a while, but somehow I’ve missed them, probably because I avoid the potato chip aisle like the plague. I generally try to save my calories for chocolate. But when they’re put in front of me, I’m a sucker for a good chip too.
Keogh’s crisps are delish, but I was even more intrigued by what’s on the bottom of the container: Spud Nav. Using the code provided, you can trace the provenance of the potatoes used to the field where they were grown. Isn’t that fun? It gave me such a giggle. But in all seriousness, it’s a great idea. Cheers to knowing where our food comes from!
Now, down to their flavours. All very Irish as well, including a special St. Patrick’s Day flavour of shamrock and sour cream. I couldn’t tell you exactly what a shamrock chip tastes like, but I can vouch for the roast beef and Irish stout. Very yummy.
Oh, and aren’t the Keogh family farmers just a tad cute? Ha!
In an effort to change the world’s perception of Ireland, I’ll be posting weekly about fabulous Irish artists, designers, makers, crafters and creatives in a series called Truly Irish. I’m taking tips and suggestions – send an email to emily (at) fromchinavillage (dot) com if you know of someone I should feature!
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My local off-licence has just started stocking Keoghs! No escape now, they’re too delicious to pass up. Dying to try the shamrock flavour, such a clever idea!
Oh no! Yet another reason to send my husband on the off-license trips! THink I’ve found a new vice…
The Shamrock and Sour Cream ones are delicious. They taste a bit like pringles sour cream ones but are about a 100 times nicer and have a little bite of watercressy flavour. Shame they are limited edition ones cos they are my new favourite!!
Watercressy flavour actually sounds very appealing! Must search some out tonight…in the name of better research!