21-02-2015, 05:40 PM
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Julie, there's Scotch pies and there's Scotch pies. I've eaten the odd good one, but that was the exception. They are traditionally made with mutton and should not be over salty. There's also a popular variety filled with macaroni! I consider most of them give Scotland a bad name.Why the diet here should have such a bad (justifable?) reputation, I don't know. When you can get such good food, why eat junk?
As for fish & chips, it certainly is no longer a cheap meal. Here the best and cheapest fish comes from the fishmongers and is virtually straight off the trawlers. Fish fillets, like cod & haddock, are about £9 a kg.
21-02-2015, 06:40 PM
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Gregg's scotch pies are the best. Some others just don't taste right. Scotch pie, beans and chips
Yes, fish is expensive, especially a fish supper from the chippie. It's a now and again treat and worth going that extra mile for a good one. One without too much greasy batter.
Scotland gets a bad reputation for unhealthy food, but it's because of the Scottish fried brekkie. That's another once in a while treat. I cant remember the last time I deep fried anything. I tend to use a spray oil these days.
21-02-2015, 07:00 PM
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I bought a pack of Scotch pies from Morrisons today...2 for £1. Normally I have with potatoes, veg and gravy, but will try the beans and chips.Our Morrisons supermarket sells a pack of 12 frozen yorkies, for well under 50p. (That's half of £1 for you overseas people!!).
And of course there's another cheat method, which I also do, and did today, and that is buying a pack of batter mix, to which you add egg and water! Less than 20p!! True, it needs 2 eggs, but I plan on halving the packet, and using half the extra measurements so there's no waste. Another supermarket sells batter mix for 20p that only needs 1 egg, but I didn't go in there today.
Still can't fit a blade of grass in my freezer...
21-02-2015, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimmy
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I wouldn't bother with the Yorkshire puddings Linda, they taste just like damp cardboard.
If yours taste like that you are not making them properly!! Have a go at them, Linda, they're yummy and not at all difficult to make.
21-02-2015, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Nom
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Please note Linda he is from Lancashire, they have a bit of history with Yorkshire. War of the Roses and all that. 
http://www.buzzfeed.com/jimwaterson/...ire#.mi7Z2Yrwk
Go on try a yorky they are easy to make but can take a while to perfect.
And Wetwang and Butt Hole Road? Brilliant, LOL
In the states, we have an Intercourse, Pennsylvania. And on your way to Kentucky, you'll see a sign that advertises Big Bone Lick state park.
21-02-2015, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cranberry
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That is so NOT true!! If yours taste like that you are not making them properly!! Have a go at them, Linda, they're yummy and not at all difficult to make.
And okay, who eats haggis (and likes it)? I know it's a Scottish thing, but is it popular anywhere else in the UK?
21-02-2015, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Linda0818
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I may break down and make them one day.And okay, who eats haggis (and likes it)? I know it's a Scottish thing, but is it popular anywhere else in the UK?
21-02-2015, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Julie1962
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They sell it in our Tesco store and I am way down south so I would say it's eaten everywhere, I think it's a bit of an acquired taste though as they don't sell much of it.
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