WEXFORD, Republic of Ireland (WFRV) – Local 5's long-running and award-winning series The Dish on Wisconsin Supper Clubs shares stories about this dining tradition from some of the best storytellers. The Friday before St. Patrick's Day, Dish correspondent Michele McCormack shared some never-bef ore-heard interviews and stories from the people who operate supper clubs around Wisconsin. Extra Sides: Lighter side menu at Village Limits Supper Club It seemed only fitting to include something authentically Irish, so please enjoy some of Michele's favorite dishes while visiting Wexford, Republic of Ireland, last August. Breakfast was included with the accommodations at the Farmer’s Kitchen on the outskirts of Wexford Town. Michele had the half-Irish breakfast. Double portions were available. The full Irish breakfast was created to sustain farmers during the long workday. It consists of local produce and homemade items cooked in a frying pan with Irish butter. Half portion of Irish breakfastFish and Chips (Haddock)Curry ChickenPotato Chips called CrispsIrish Ice Cream with 99 bar Also included is black and white pudding, also called drisheen. The black version is a sausage made from pig’s blood, onions, herbs and spices, bound with oatmeal or barley. It can also be made with ox, goose, duck or venison. The white pudding is made with pork and bacon, with no blood. Guinness beer at €5.50 was the least expensive adult beverage. Because of feeling full after breakfast, lunch was usually a snack. Some Irish favorites Michele sampled included: Half portion of Irish breakfast Fish and chips (haddock) Curry chicken Potato chips, called crisps Irish ice cream with a 99 bar Tayto is well known in Ireland. They are potato chips, or what they call crisps. They were made in the United Kingdom until a man named Joe “Spud” Murphy set up his factory—at least, that’s what the locals said. Salt and vinegar, as well as cheese and onion, are among the favorite flavors. Speaking of typical Irish meals, the fish and chips at the food truck in the hotel parking lot were €10, including a soda. Chips are what we call fries. They weren’t greasy, were piping hot and were fried to perfection. The haddock was a huge piece of fish, too. In the formal dining room, Michele sampled the bacon loins. They look like what we would call ham in the United States. Underneath were mashed potatoes, called champ, along with some cabbage and a roasted potato. It seemed that many Irish restaurants served at least two kinds of potatoes. Extra Sides: Packers Equipment Manager gave game bonuses to Union Hotel Another favorite meal, albeit typical, was the curry chicken. All the food was, again, piping hot, and the curry chicken came with rice and chips (fries). One should never pass up an ice cream cone, especially when it comes with a skinny chocolate bar known as the 99. It is a common offering at shops and stands throughout Wexford Town. ...read more read less