The bridge was said to be the oldest covered bridge in Iowa and to be the only bridge of the Burr Arch type of construction west of the Mississippi. The Pennsylvania arch style of the bridge has made the bridge even more historic. In 1955, the bridge was listed as one of 12 covered bridges in Iowa, and the only one outside of Madison and Marion counties. Travel though the bridge became difficult as holes wore through.
Irish Moss Gel (paste). Irish Moss is unprocessed, raw seaweed, which can be used as a gelling agent without cooking. Itâs an amazing thickener and emulsifier (able to bind fat and water-based ingredients) and can help cut down on the quantity of nuts needed in many recipes. Store the gel in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 weeks (the cautious approach Iâve had it last way longer). 2  To use in a recipe, use 1-5 Tbsp of Irish moss gel to 1 cup of product. 3  Quantity depends on the recipe you are making and the thickness desired.
Blanket Bogs Blanket bogs are found wherever there is high rainfall, which is typically in western Ireland and also in mountainous areas. They are called blanket bogs because of their appearance-from a distance they appear homogeneous and they hug the topography like a blanket. One of Ireland's most characteristic features is the bog. Covering 1,200,000 hectares (1/6th) of the island, Ireland contains more bog, relatively speaking, than any country in Europe except Finland. Across Europe, as well as in Ireland, bogs have been exploited in recent centuries as a source of fuel.