A Brief History of Empanadas. These pastries, filled with seafood, meat, cheese, vegetables or fruit are wildly popular throughout Latin and South America.Thought to have originated in Spain, where the Empanada Festival is part of Galician culture, the name comes from empanar, or to coat with bread.mpanadas are the traditional Latin version of the hot pocket (an American version). When I was growing up, my mom who is from Spain, and was living in South America, used to make a version with meat, raisins and olives.
Ireland has a wide range of crops, as agriculture is a major part of Ireland's economy. Various grains, like wheat and barley, are common. Many vegetables like potatoes, sprouts, cabbages, cauliflowers, carrots and turnips, amongst others, are very common.
Foods. Potatoes are not the only wholesome food with a place on the traditional Irish menu. Oats are the preferred type of grain. Soda bread is a classic Irish bread, often served with soup.This brown bread is made with whole wheat flour and buttermilk.estivals. Visitors to Ireland can sample a number of Irelandâs traditional foods in bars, pubs and casual restaurants throughout the country. To truly immerse yourself in the delicacies of an area, however, there is nothing better than a festival in celebration of one of Irelandâs beloved foods.