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Tag Archives: Scottish
The Goose Of Scotland
St Kilda, an isolated archipelago 64 km WNW of North Uist in the North Atlantic Ocean, contains the westernmost islands of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The largest island is Hirta, whose sea cliffs are the highest in the United … Continue reading
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Tagged goose, Scottish, traditional
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Soups Of Scotland
Scotland, a country of many facets, harsh winters, mild summers, good hunting, better fishing and centuries of crofting tradition has contributed much to the British diet. Following the over-indulgences of the past two weeks I reproduce here a couple of … Continue reading
Posted in Sauces, Scotland
Tagged chicken, Oatmeal Soup, onions, Scots Broth, Scottish, traditional, vegetables
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Hogmanay!
Het Pint A Scottish speciality for the New Year, or Hogmanay. Not to be confused with Burns Night that happens toward the end of January, Hogmanay is the main festival of the winter in Scotland. Het Pint is probably akin … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Scotland
Tagged egg nog, fruit, Hogmanay, Scottish, traditional
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Shortbread or Petticoat Tails
Said to have been a favourite of Mary, Queen of Scots, shortbread is an ancient recipe of great lineage. It is a classic Scottish dessert that consists of three basic ingredients: flour, sugar, and butter. It resulted from the form … Continue reading
Posted in Bakery, Christmas, Scotland
Tagged baking, butter, Christmas, Scottish, sugar, traditional
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Edible Seaweed
Around the coasts and islands of Scotland, Sloke, Dulse & Redware have long been known as a rich source of vitamins and minerals. As well as being used as a topping for fresh bannocks it is also used in soups … Continue reading
Posted in Fish & Shellfish, Scotland
Tagged chicken, Cod, lamb, onions, Scottish, traditional
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Wild Duck & Rampant Lions
The Lion Rampant flag is called the Royal Flag of Scotland, having been used by the Kings of Scotland. The first to have done so was Alexander II (1214-1249). Much older than the St Andrew’s flag it should now only be … Continue reading
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Tagged Duck, hunting, marmelade, Port, Scottish, Shooting, traditional
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The Rock Of Edinburgh . . .
Edinburgh Rock Scotland, Wales, Ireland and France, the Celtic countries, share a number culinary similarities. Edinburgh Rock is a form of pulled sugar very similar to the French pastillage. It is sold in tartan presentation boxes in souvenir shops the length of the … Continue reading
Posted in Scotland, Sweets
Tagged Edinburgh Rock, ginger, pastels, Scottish, sugar, traditional
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The Evolution Of Dundee
Dundee : Jute, Jam and Journalism Dundee is the fourth-largest city in Scotland and the 39th most populous settlement in the United Kingdom. It lies within the eastern central Lowlands on the north bank of the Firth of Tay, which … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes, Scotland, The Evolution Of . . .
Tagged DC Thompson, Dundee Cake, Dundee Marmelade, history, jute, marmelade, Scottish, traditional, whaling
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A Full Stomach!
“Some hae meat and cannae eat, And some would eat that want it; But we hae meat, and we can eat, Sae let the Lord be thankit!” Robert Burns (farmer, poet and philosopher 1759 –1796) The Haggis Ingredients 1 Cleaned … Continue reading
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Tagged black bun, clapshot, lamb, malt whisky, onions, Robert Burns, Scottish, traditional
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