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General Category => General Scottish => Topic started by: Donna on July 18, 2010, 11:11:55 PM

Title: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: Donna on July 18, 2010, 11:11:55 PM: Hey Y'all,

I know that some of you might think this is a line leading to a dirty joke
but I really need to know about Scottish Picnic food!

Can anyone give me a recipe for picnic food that would reflect the Scottish heritage? And please don't ask me to slaughter my goat! :-\

Donna
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: Dusevoir on July 19, 2010, 06:58:30 AM: How about Baked Scotch Eggs? I attached the recipe with the picture. I also found a website you might like. http://www.rampantscotland.com/recipes/blrecipe_index.htm

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Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: Mary on July 19, 2010, 07:33:01 AM: And don't forget the COOKIES!!!

http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Desserts/Cookies/Regional-Specialties/Europe/Scotland/ViewAll.aspx (http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Desserts/Cookies/Regional-Specialties/Europe/Scotland/ViewAll.aspx)
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: Dusevoir on July 19, 2010, 08:05:20 AM: I love shortbread cookies! I can't stop eating them when we have them.
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: Donna on July 20, 2010, 08:47:03 PM: Hey Barb & Mary,

Thanks for the information and I'm sure I'll find something that (with my limited cooking skills) I can fix for the picnic. And, before it slips my mind...Welcome to the
Forum and the Society Barb!

Your help is much appreciated :D

Donna
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: John ThomsonHollingsworth on July 22, 2010, 07:20:39 PM: My Mom and Grandmother made super great shortbread, used tons of butter

My mom was born in Glasgow in 1902 they came to NJ in 1910
My grandmother still sounded like she just got off the boat until she passed away in 1974 at 92
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: John ThomsonHollingsworth on July 22, 2010, 07:22:18 PM: How about some Kippers.
My mom always said her dad insisted that she should eat Kippers, It was her thing as she refused to eat them.
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: Parker Thomson on January 25, 2011, 09:41:45 AM: My Dad used to make breakfast with Kippered Herring and eggs. I asked him how he ever came up with such a weird combination. My grandfather used to serve it for breakfast. My grandfather was immigrated from Fenwick Scotland via Glasgow at age 3. So I am guessing that he was served the same by my great-grandfather. BTW- why does shortbread taste so good with single malt scotch? ;D Man! I have to go on a week-long low carb diet after a couple of those. ::)
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: Mary on January 25, 2011, 05:00:32 PM: Quote
BTW- why does shortbread taste so good with single malt scotch?

:-[ I didn't know ANYTHING tasted good with single malt scotch!
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: Michael Thompson on January 31, 2011, 09:56:10 PM: Quote from: Mary on January 25, 2011, 05:00:32 PM
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BTW- why does shortbread taste so good with single malt scotch?

:-[ I didn't know ANYTHING tasted good with single malt scotch!

Here I sit, enjoying a nice dram of Glenlivet and thinking, "What DOESN'T taste good with single malt scotch?" That includes my homemade shortbread, along with chocolate chip cookies, a suggestion I got from a book on how to enjoy good whisky.
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: John ThomsonHollingsworth on February 01, 2011, 06:44:18 AM: If one visits their website you will find the the official name is
"The Glenlivet" to distinguish from others made in the Glenlivet region.
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: Parker Thomson on February 03, 2011, 12:06:21 AM: Well said, gentlemen. Selonche Ayre! (my gaelic spelling sucks, I know.) And JTH is spot on. They made a big deal of it when I visited THE Glenlivit distillery in Scotland- a looong time ago.
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: John ThomsonHollingsworth on February 05, 2011, 05:25:36 AM: I know most people don't read labels, but all bottles and boxes are marked
The Glenlivet
It is great stuff!
I keep it in stock for me and special friends.
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: John ThomsonHollingsworth on February 05, 2011, 08:27:11 AM: For more details about The Glenlivet Society
http://www.glenlivet.com/society/index.php
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: Sis Thompson's oldest on February 06, 2011, 12:12:32 PM: I myself fancy Laphroig, double cask. Peaty as all get out! Mmmmmm.
Slainte mhath!
Sherry
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: Mary on February 07, 2011, 07:34:43 PM: Ugh .......and to CROW about peaty! Ugh, ugh! I must be a more civilized Scot (or else, the Welsh part is coming to the forefront?)
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: Michael Thompson on February 09, 2011, 10:31:49 PM: I must admit, I do love a good peaty whisky. That smoky flavor is not to be matched anywhere. But I also love the light airiness of a good Highland malt, or the sharp bite of a Lowland. Islay, Speyside, they all have their good points. Took me some education to learn to appreciate them properly.

But if you're all that Welsh (and I have the Welsh blood in me too), then you might appreciate Penderyn (http://www.welsh-whisky.co.uk/) even more. At one of the Colorado festivals, the Welsh Society had some to share and it was quite nice.
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: Mary on February 10, 2011, 12:48:55 PM: Quote
But if you're all that Welsh (and I have the Welsh blood in me too), then you might appreciate Penderyn even more. At one of the Colorado festivals, the Welsh Society had some to share and it was quite nice.

You can lead me by the hand (at least on the way back????) to the WELSH tent and I'll try a bit....... :)
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: Sis Thompson's oldest on February 12, 2011, 07:15:46 AM: Quote from: Mary on February 07, 2011, 07:34:43 PM
Ugh .......and to CROW about peaty! Ugh, ugh! I must be a more civilized Scot (or else, the Welsh part is coming to the forefront?)

.....hmmmm civilized? Me?! House trained yes............civilized, on the surface possibly.....you know how those Reivers are! ;)

caw caw
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: Mary on March 18, 2011, 06:20:28 PM: A blue ribbon? ;D
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: Barbara on March 23, 2011, 08:37:11 PM: LOL! Good one Mary! ;D
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: Sis Thompson's oldest on March 26, 2011, 07:33:45 AM: ...... and so a line from a popular song comes to mind.......

..Lad, I don't know where ye been, but I see ye won 1st prize!........

I have it as my ring tone on the cell. :D
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: John ThomsonHollingsworth on March 26, 2011, 12:09:00 PM: Sherry,
BTW our daughter finally sold their house north of Marshall three weeks ago, they closed last Tuesday on a new "to them" house in Haw Creek neighborhood in Asheville. Its only 4 miles from the law office where she works, 8 minutes to day care. Walk to park, library etc. also about 4 miles from Mall.
Garrett is a code enforcement inspector for the city of Asheville.
They decided it was better to take less money and move to Asheville for many reasons, too many lost work snow days last two years, cost of commute and the big one:
Kadence will be 5 in July and Kate wanted her to go to Asheville schools.
She had experience with Madison County schools with her step son.
So no more trips for us to Madison County.
John
Title: Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
Post by: Sis Thompson's oldest on March 27, 2011, 02:29:49 PM: Hey John,
Haw Creek is a nice area. They should like it there. Ahhh to be so close to work and school.......particularly since gas is so high. I filled my tank and was appalled...$40! Thanks to the powers that be, I drive a Honda Civic. Still... $40....mutter, mutter.....

If you have a hankering to visit Madison County give me a ring and we will roll out the Welcome mat for ya! ;D

Cheers,
Sherry