As part of the year of celebrations to mark 25 years of Tallaght University Hospital, the Meath Foundation supported the development and publication of “Global Family Favourites – Recipes and Stories from Our Families to Yours”, a collection of recipes and stories from colleagues including starters, main courses, and desserts. It is anticipated that this book will be a lasting legacy to commemorate this important milestone in the hospital’s story.
The book contains joyful stories of celebration, and poignant stories of loved ones no longer with us. The one thread running through all of the pages is love – love of home, love of family, and how love is shown through preparing and sharing food, with family, friends, colleagues, patients, and community. The book includes 62 recipes with accompanying stories from 25 different countries, including Ireland, China, the Philippines, Grenada, Nigeria, Poland, Spain, France, Albania, and the Czech Republic. There are eight recipes from India and five from staff in our Catering Department, including the famous TUH shortbread.
The project was led by the Head of Library & Information Services, Jean McMahon and was co-funded by the Meath Foundation, Adelaide Health Foundation and the Tallaght University Hospital Foundation. All proceeds will go to fund innovation and research for the benefit of patients.
