Burns Night preparations
Rabbie Burns Night
January 25 falls on a Thursday this year so we'll celebrate on the Friday evening with the requisite victuals. Now that I know the procedure I'm in charge of the "beasties' baking". It will be two 5-pounders properly steam baked in my camp dutch ovens on the fireplace hearth. Note to newbies - NEVER microwave a haggis. It will ruin your mw and your evening.
We have our order in for Haggis. The The American made haggis is delicious and suited to American tastes.
The traditional sides are "neeps" (rutabagas) and "tatties" (mashed taters). A friend of ours is growing the neeps in her garden and I'm told fresh from the ground neeps are the best.
Single malt
Shortbread
Barley soup
Small meat pies and whatever else anyone can whip up to bring will round out the menu.
One must always plan ahead for an enjoyable Burns night.
January 25 falls on a Thursday this year so we'll celebrate on the Friday evening with the requisite victuals. Now that I know the procedure I'm in charge of the "beasties' baking". It will be two 5-pounders properly steam baked in my camp dutch ovens on the fireplace hearth. Note to newbies - NEVER microwave a haggis. It will ruin your mw and your evening.
We have our order in for Haggis. The The American made haggis is delicious and suited to American tastes.
The traditional sides are "neeps" (rutabagas) and "tatties" (mashed taters). A friend of ours is growing the neeps in her garden and I'm told fresh from the ground neeps are the best.
Single malt
Shortbread
Barley soup
Small meat pies and whatever else anyone can whip up to bring will round out the menu.
One must always plan ahead for an enjoyable Burns night.
