New project examines old Irish recipes from the National Library collection

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New project examines old Irish recipes from the National Library collection

Among the thousands of tomes housed in the National Library of Ireland are many cookbooks, stretching back to the 1660s. The recipes inside offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives of our ancestors, particularly women. Two keepers at the NLI have been examining these books for a series of talks called ‘Cooking the Books’. Joining Seán to discuss are Joanne Carroll and Nora Thornton, Assistant Keepers at the National Library of Ireland… Image: National Library of Ireland

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New project examines old Irish recipes from the National Library collection