Robert Burns' birthday was January 25th. My family has hosted one for the past couple of years. It's always a great time. Our haggis is basically a lamb meatloaf (ground lamb & a little beef liver, oatmeal, onion & black pepper) cooked in parchment paper. My mom uses the parchment paper because a sheep's stomach isn't that easy to locate in SE Pennsylvania (Ok, maybe it can be found, but our guests probably aren't ready for that level of authenticity). We also serve tatties & neaps (mashed potatoes and turnips), courgettes (this dish usually varies slightly, last night we served them roasted with lemon juice, olive oil & garlic), and cockaleekie soup (chicken stock with sliced leeks).

After dinner, we do have a poetry reading, but it's not mandatory. Some people read Burns' material, others bring their own. Dessert follows and it always includes a trifle.

Did anyone else host a supper?