Mussels are low in total and saturated fat but are one of the richest shellfish sources of a type of heart-healthy unsaturated fatty acid known collectively as the omega-3 fatty acids. A 3 ounce serving of blue mussels, cooked in moist heat, provides over 700 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids.
Irish potato cakes. Irish potato cakes are typically made from mashed potato and flour or baking soda, and are usually fried. This is not the same dish as boxty, because boxty is made using raw potatoes whereas potato cake is made using cooked potatoes. In Ireland, potato cakes are typically known as potato bread, or spud bread, and are served in traditional breakfasts along with soda bread and toast.
The logical choice for the FOTM in the month we celebrate St. Patrick's Day is Phytophthora infestans, cause of the Irish potato famine from 1845 to about 1860.he potato did well for the Irish, for the population of Ireland exploded from 4.5 million in 1800 to about 8 million in 1845. This is particularly amazing because most of the population was dependent on the potato for their nutrition for 10 months of the year. But then came the late blight of potato.