'If you're ever in Scotland don't miss this meal! The first time I was in Scotland, my mother-in-law made it for me and I found I really like it! I was warned before ever visiting Scotland (by a few Americans) that haggis was not very good and was made of strange things. I won't disagree that for many people it might be best not to know what is in haggis before trying it, but I quite like it myself and would recommend it! For those who do want to know, haggis contains sheep's "pluck" (heart, liver, and lungs), onion, oatmeal, suet, spices and salt mixed with stock and it's traditionally simmered in a sheep's stomach for 3 hours. Today, most commercial haggis is prepared in a casing rather than an actual stomach. Haggis is definitely a must try!
21 January, 2011
Traditional Scottish Meal
We had a guest in from the States the other night, so I decided to feed him the most well known and tradition meal in Scotland: Haggis, Neeps (mashed turnips) and Tatties (mashed potatoes). I had never eaten turnip before coming to Scotland and I actually quite like it. The secret to making mashed potatoes and turnips taste nice is butter! Though maybe not the healthiest, butter will make most vegetables taste quite yummy. The food turned out quite well and our guest enjoyed it and the chance to try something new!
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oh... sometimes it is better not to know what things are made of. First thing in the morning before my coffee this didn't look that appealing. I will take your word that it is good.
ReplyDeleteHahaha you are courageous, and really very cute to watch as you become a Scot'!
ReplyDeleteYOU ARE courageous!!! Tell me...does Scotty actually like it too or....? You make me want to come visit very badly. Jenni really wants to come visit her old school at Caperwray...it's not that far from you, is it? So hard to judge the distance when you've lived in the Pac NW all your life! :) Have a wonderful week you two! Sue@Seaside
ReplyDeleteHey Sue, yes, in fact Scott LOVES haggis. :) He likes the whole meal! Was Jenni's school in Scotland or England? I looked online and it looks like maybe it was is in England? It would be a few hrs drive, not sure how far. You have a wonderful week too! :)
ReplyDeleteI have a recipe for haggis and it's cooked in a crock pot if I remember right. Maybe I'll try it sometime! Have a good day and hugs to you and Scottie!
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