Robert Burns
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?
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4 Comments:
I'm only 25% Scot, so I don't do much, but my BIL Jim always celebrates in the traditional fashion.
He not only serves haggis, he owns a kilt, and wears it! He also consumes his fair share of whisky.
I'll have to ask him what he does with leftover haggis.
srhcb at 10:29AM on 01/27/08
Deep/batter-fried? I'm not kidding actually, I've come across this... at Gatwick Airport, I believe.
mongoose at 1:46PM on 01/27/08
yep. we had one, albeit with a twist! you can read the lowdown and see some great pics here:
Burns Supper with a Twist
astarteny at 1:49PM on 01/27/08
I really wanted to do a Burns supper, but I was away for the weekend so I couldn't - but I am definitely cooking one up next weekend. My boyfriend and I spent a week in Scotland a few months ago and I loved the Macsweens veggie haggis, so I'm really eager to try out my recipe that will hopefully recreate it.
charm city cupcake at 4:15PM on 01/27/08