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Donna

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What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
« 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!    :-\


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Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
« Reply #1 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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Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2010, 07:33:01 AM »
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Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2010, 08:05:20 AM »
I love shortbread cookies!  I can't stop eating them when we have them.   
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Donna

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Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
« Reply #4 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
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John ThomsonHollingsworth

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Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
« Reply #5 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
 
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Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
« Reply #7 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.  ::)
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Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
« Reply #8 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!
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Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2011, 09:56:10 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.
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John ThomsonHollingsworth

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Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
« Reply #10 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.
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Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
« Reply #11 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.
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John ThomsonHollingsworth

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Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
« Reply #12 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.
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John ThomsonHollingsworth

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Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
« Reply #13 on: February 05, 2011, 08:27:11 AM »
For more details about The Glenlivet Society
http://www.glenlivet.com/society/index.php
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Re: What would a good Scotsman take to a picnic?
« Reply #14 on: February 06, 2011, 12:12:32 PM »
I myself fancy Laphroig, double cask. Peaty as all get out! Mmmmmm.
Slainte mhath!
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