While potatoes
were introduced to
Ireland in the
late 16th century,
cattle have been
in the Emerald
Isle since 3,500
BC. And corned
beef and cabbage,
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While potatoes were introduced to Ireland in the late 16th century, cattle have been in the Emerald Isle since 3,500 BC. And corned beef and cabbage, so beloved in the U.S. for St. Patrick’s Day, is believed to be an American invention.
Dairying enjoys a proud history in Ireland, where there is no industrial farming. Cows still roam free on small family farms and graze in lush Irish pastures. From this extraordinary grass-fed diet comes milk so rich in beta-carotene, it turns butter and cheeses a natural gold.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to
http://www.multivu.com/mnr/655...Originally collected by
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