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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jan 25 2012 : 08:53:58 AM
Today is Robert Burns birthday, January 25, 1759. Born in Scotland and known as "The Bard of Scotland", and called Robbie Burns.
The most loved poet and most of Scotland and many of Scottish descent observe his birthday on "Burns Night".
Typically there is a special supper, serving Haggis and there is a lot of pomp and circumstance with serving the Haggis and Burns' "The Address to a Haggis" is read . . AFTER the Haggis is "piped" in by a bagpiper. Meaning that a bagpiper leads a procession that brings the Haggis to the meal. Traditionally it is served with "neeps" and "tatties" (mashed cooked turnips and mashed potatoes . . separate from each other). And, of course, it is toasted with GOOD Scotch.
We were able to enjoy a traditional Haggis meal on one of our trips to Scotland several years ago. It was fun! And, we "observe" Burns Night with our own Haggis meal. Up until this year we ordered our haggis, but my hubby has learned how to make it (without ALL the old traditional methods) and it is tasty!!!!
Lots of folks don't like haggis and I think, at least for most Americans who had their first taste of it at something like a Highlands games, probably got it served bland and cold . . BLAH!!!! No wonder! Haggis MUST be well seasoned, even spicy and served HOT!!!
Anyway, SLAINTE' to the "Bard of Scotland" and to all those celebrating Burns Night!! AYE!!!
CJ
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| Joey |
Posted - Jan 26 2012 : 08:49:50 AM
My DH is a Scot from the McDonald clan. We know very little about them except that somewhere in Scotland the family once owned the Husen castle. I know haggis (but don't know why) but have never eaten it. Don't have much of his family or Scotish tradition so CJ I love your tradition and may add it to our own.
We live now in Dunedin, Florida which is a Scotish town with bagpipes and Highland games and High School dancers so we plan to learn more. Thanks for the new info. Love bangers and mash. Joey
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| prariehawk |
Posted - Jan 26 2012 : 12:08:38 AM
Oh no, I missed Robert Burns' birthday! He's one of my favorite poets--"Wee, sleekit, cowerin', timorous beastie, oh, what a panic's in thy breastie.."
Cindy
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| forgetmenot |
Posted - Jan 25 2012 : 8:40:20 PM
Well, Ceejay, if your hubby will ever give up his recipe for a "tasty" Haggis I would love to try it. My kids are of the Arbuthnot clan, and DS is into the games. DIL helped cook and serve at the last regional event. It would be fun for them to have something tasty to treat their friends with.
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jan 25 2012 : 7:10:34 PM
Well, girls, I have to tell ya' it was yummy!!! Nice and hot and superbly seasoned, accompanied by baked potatoes and my hubby's sauteed carrots (from our garden) and home canned yellow wax beans (from our garden). Finished up with some homemade Scottish Pecan Shortbread!!!
I know, I know . . . you just don't believe me. That's okay!!
I'm one happy Scottish farmgirl!!!
AYE!!
CJ
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| StrawHouseRanch |
Posted - Jan 25 2012 : 6:05:58 PM
The band, "Enter the Haggis" was one of the featured bands at our "Irish Fest" in Weston, MO last year. They were really, really good. That is the most exposure to Haggis that I have ever had. 
Paula
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Jan 25 2012 : 5:54:41 PM
I will pass on Haggis, but will pull out my Robert Burns Book of Poetry that was my Nana's :)
~Sharon
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Jan 25 2012 : 3:49:07 PM
We weren't planning to celebrate, but I guess we could get out our "Monarch of the Glen" dvd and watch season one tonight!
Have fun celebrating!
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jan 25 2012 : 3:20:44 PM
Ah, you're no wimp, Lorraine . . . I understand. Many folks make that choice!! I'm not so brave but I am Scottish/Irish and my family is from a Highland clan. My hubby . . well, the Armstrong clan are a Border clan and they are known to be rascally reivers. But the only icky haggis I've eaten was the bland, cold stuff served as "samples" at American Highland Games/Festivals.
Audrey . . thanks for the wee verse! Love it!
And, let's raise that glass!
CJ
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| Tea Lady |
Posted - Jan 25 2012 : 1:38:43 PM
I can't even look at it and my dad's side of the family is from Scotland. I've only been to Scotland once, and they kept trying to get us to give it a try - but we were successful in avoiding it. I might be a whimp - but I can't help it. You're a brave woman, CJ.
Lorraine
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jan 25 2012 : 1:15:50 PM
Well, not in my hubby's recipe . . and not typically any recipes these days. No blood . . that goes in the "Black Pudding".
Anyway, cheers!
CJ
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| acairnsmom |
Posted - Jan 25 2012 : 12:13:02 PM
Never been able to bring myself to sample haggis. Lungs, stomach, liver, heart and isn't there some blood mixed with oats to help hold it all together? Yech! But I will join you in a toast to Robbie with some single malt! And perhaps some bangers and mash (sausage and mashed potatoes).
May the best ye've ever seen
Be the worst ye'll ever see
may a moose ne'er leave yer girnil
wi' a tear drop in it's e'e
May ye aye keep hale an herty
Till ye're auld eneuch tae dee
may ye aye be jist as happy
as we wish ye ay tae be
Audrey of Clan Davidson
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