Eamonn Holmes has shared a touching memory of his mother's unique take on traditional Irish stew ahead of St Patrick's Day celebrations.
The GB News host revealed that "there is a secret ingredient" that his mother used to use to make the stew so special.
His nostalgic reflection comes as London celebrated its annual St Patrick's Day Parade yesterday, with over 50 thousand people in attendance .
Speaking to GB News, Eamonn Holmes said: "Do you know what I would love today?
"My mother used to make stew, but she did a certain way.
"She used beef, she didn't use lamb or whatever she was meant to use.
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"And she had a secret ingredient and it wasn't Guinness.
"It was Curry powder. I'd give anything for it."
London's annual St Patrick's Day Parade drew more than 50,000 people yesterday as double Olympic gold medal winner Kellie Harrington and Irish Paralympic gold medal winning cyclist Katie-George Dunlevy led the festivities as this year's grand marshals.
The parade centred around Trafalgar Square, with the route taking in some of London's most iconic locations.
Revellers followed the procession through Hyde Park, Piccadilly and Whitehall.
The festivities showcased traditional Irish music, dance and culture.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan emphasised that the event celebrates Ireland's substantial contribution to London.
Yesterday he said: "The St Patrick's Day Parade is a highlight of the city's cultural calendar.
"When I look at any part of London life, whether it's the National Health Service, whether it's arts and the creative industries, whether it's the business community, whether it's entrepreneurship, whether it's construction industry - you can see the Irish footprint and fingerprints there," he said.
"After the Second World War, it was the Irish community that helped to rebuild our city," he added.
"Even today, we have third, fourth, fifth, sixth generation Londoners of Irish background that I'm keen to get across to them. You can be really proud to be a Londoner. But also be really proud to be Irish as well," Khan said.
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The GB News host revealed that "there is a secret ingredient" that his mother used to use to make the stew so special.
His nostalgic reflection comes as London celebrated its annual St Patrick's Day Parade yesterday, with over 50 thousand people in attendance .
Speaking to GB News, Eamonn Holmes said: "Do you know what I would love today?
"My mother used to make stew, but she did a certain way.
"She used beef, she didn't use lamb or whatever she was meant to use.
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"And she had a secret ingredient and it wasn't Guinness.
"It was Curry powder. I'd give anything for it."
London's annual St Patrick's Day Parade drew more than 50,000 people yesterday as double Olympic gold medal winner Kellie Harrington and Irish Paralympic gold medal winning cyclist Katie-George Dunlevy led the festivities as this year's grand marshals.
The parade centred around Trafalgar Square, with the route taking in some of London's most iconic locations.
Revellers followed the procession through Hyde Park, Piccadilly and Whitehall.
The festivities showcased traditional Irish music, dance and culture.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan emphasised that the event celebrates Ireland's substantial contribution to London.
Yesterday he said: "The St Patrick's Day Parade is a highlight of the city's cultural calendar.
"When I look at any part of London life, whether it's the National Health Service, whether it's arts and the creative industries, whether it's the business community, whether it's entrepreneurship, whether it's construction industry - you can see the Irish footprint and fingerprints there," he said.
"After the Second World War, it was the Irish community that helped to rebuild our city," he added.
"Even today, we have third, fourth, fifth, sixth generation Londoners of Irish background that I'm keen to get across to them. You can be really proud to be a Londoner. But also be really proud to be Irish as well," Khan said.
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