Food Culture – MU International Office Blog

by MU Blogger March 31, 2025

One of the Classic Chinese Home-Style Dishes: Braised Pork Belly with Potatoes

Today, I’d like to share a recipe for one of the most beloved Chinese home-cooked dishes—Braised Pork Belly with Potatoes. I hope this guide will help students living abroad recreate a taste of home and provide an opportunity for international friends to experience authentic Chinese cuisine from their own kitchens. Ingredients & Preparation: Pork Belly: The €2.99 pork belly from Aldi works perfectly. Cut it into small pieces, then boil in water. Garlic: ...

by MU Blogger March 17, 2025

blogs , Eunice Duyen , Food Culture

A Culinary Passport: Connecting Hearts Through Food in Ireland

Food has always been more than sustenance to me. It’s a language, a comfort, and a connection to home. When I moved to Ireland to study International Development at Maynooth University, I quickly realized that food would become my bridge to a new world. Little did I know, it would also help me build friendships, present my culture, and create memories that I’ll cherish forever. A taste of home in a ...