Haggis

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 17 Jan 2005, 19:52

I do not like it. Nothing causes me indigestion the way that this stuff does.

However, i just had Sainsbury's vegetarian haggis, (on offer 2 for Ã‚Â£3.00), it is by Simon Howie and it was blood y scrumptious with mashed potato and Geeta's Mango Chutney.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 17 Jan 2005, 19:54

Porty wrote: Geeta's Mango Chutney.

Very traditional

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 17 Jan 2005, 20:52

I love haggis,traditional or vegetarian,though I must admit to a bit of indigestion after it.Nothing a Zantac can't take care of there.
I've got a Burns supper at the Old Parish church on Saturday and two possible visits to the Old Pier who have a Burns menu for a few days so I'll see if I'm still so keen after all that. They have an option of Findlays venison haggis which I've never tried so at least I can have something different.
Must try the Sainsburys veggie one too if it comes highly recommended

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 17 Jan 2005, 21:14

teddygirl wrote: They have an option of Findlays venison haggis which I've never tried so at least I can have something different.
Must try the Sainsburys veggie one too if it comes highly recommended

I once had a starter of a trio of haggis in a St. Andrew's restaurant. Venison, Ostrich and Boar and they were all lovely and served with some kind of marmalade.
I've never tried veggie though.

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 17 Jan 2005, 23:11

Mmm........sounds good although I'm not too sure about the Ostrich.
One thing's for sure it can't be THE "St Andrews "restaurant you are talking about.

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 17 Jan 2005, 23:18

I absolutely love a good haggis. When we have it at home we always cook two - a normal one for the boys and a vegetarian one for the girls. Never tried it with pickle though!

Jamesie · Post by **Jamesie** » 18 Jan 2005, 00:48

Can't beat Veggie Haggis with cheese in a baked tattie from the Baked Potato Shop on Cockburn Street. Could live off them.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 18 Jan 2005, 10:41

Jamesie wrote:Can't beat Veggie Haggis with cheese in a baked tattie from the Baked Potato Shop on Cockburn Street. Could live off them.

Careful there, Jamesie.
You'll end up putting all that weight back on again.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 21 Jan 2005, 21:54

We tried out the Vegetarian Haggis from Simon Howie for our tea tonight Porty, but I'm sorry to report that we found it a little bit bland. However, we've got the meat version of the same still to try (we fell for the two for Ã‚Â£3 offer) so things might get spicier later in the week.

Must admit though, I think Joe Findlay's recipe is hard to beat.......

BTW Teddygirl I've never tried Ostrich haggis but Ostrich steak is really nice, bit like a low-fat fillet of beef.

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 21 Jan 2005, 22:48

I'm off to Sainsburys tomorrow for the weekly shop so I will buy both the Simon Howie haggises(haggi ?) and will give my verdict later in the week when I can cope with yet another night of spicy fare.

Should I ever come across an Ostrich version I will give it a try.

The worst haggis I have ever tasted was one that Scotmid had on special offer at this time last year,unfortunately the brand name escapes me. It was really mushy and full of huge pieces of soggy onion,utterly disgusting and inedible.

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 21 Jan 2005, 23:17

I am immensley loyal to several brands, because having tasted many of the competitors, they are nought but pale imitations. Haggis is one product where I would never risk buying a poor imitation - it is just too open to abuse.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 22 Jan 2005, 04:39

teddygirl wrote: It was really mushy and full of huge pieces of soggy onion,utterly disgusting and inedible.

I had to do a doubletake on this post. Thought Mrs Porty had been on describing me.

Mimpty · Post by **Mimpty** » 22 Jan 2005, 13:22

[quote="Pal of Porty"]I am immensley loyal to several brands, [/quote]

Is that not a contradiction in terms, PoP?:D
(Don't worry, I'm already cringing at the swipe coming my way)

I had one from Findlays last year. Haggis is not something I can eat a lot of, but I did like that one. I held a wee Burns supper last year as a kind of housewarming and am doing the same this year too.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 22 Jan 2005, 16:09

While we are on the subject, here's a story from the EN that I missed while on holiday. It would have been a POL exclusive because Joe had told me all about it in the Turkish Baths one evening, but I never got time to post it. Remember, you almost read it here first.

What an offal way to treat the national dish

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 23 Jan 2005, 01:03

Well, first Burns supper over and very good it was too. Findlays haggis was superb and the entertainment was very enjoyable.

Saw Mrs Porty there working hard, no pub crawl for her !

A night off and it's a haggis feast again on Monday.

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 23 Jan 2005, 16:17

Mimpty wrote:
Pal of Porty wrote:I am immensley loyal to several brands,
Is that not a contradiction in terms, PoP?:D
(Don't worry, I'm already cringing at the swipe coming my way)

I should have been more specific and added that I am loyal to only one brand in any given food group. That way I can avoid not only a conflict of loyalties but also being picked on by pedants!

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 23 Jan 2005, 16:24

Pal of Porty wrote:I should have been more specific and added that I am loyal to only one brand in any given food group. That way I can avoid not only a conflict of loyalties but also being picked on by pedants!

If your intent is to avoid being picked on by pedants then i suggest you switch loyalties to a new website.

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 24 Jan 2005, 14:04

Porty wrote: If your intent is to avoid being picked on by pedants then i suggest you switch loyalties to a new website.

You are quite correct. In fact, I have been thinking of changing my allegiances to this site.

http://www.halfbakery.com/idea/Pedants_20Anonymous

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 24 Jan 2005, 16:07

Pal of Porty wrote:
Porty wrote: If your intent is to avoid being picked on by pedants then i suggest you switch loyalties to a new website.
You are quite correct. In fact, I have been thinking of changing my allegiances to this site.

http://www.halfbakery.com/idea/Pedants_20Anonymous

I may be being pedantic, but surely it's not you who should change

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 24 Jan 2005, 20:30

Just had MacSweens Veggie Haggis from Costo with lovely buttery mash and peppery turnip...couldn't eat it every night but delicious

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 24 Jan 2005, 22:02

foxy wrote:Just had MacSweens Veggie Haggis from Costo with lovely buttery mash and peppery turnip...couldn't eat it every night but delicious

Substitute normal haggis for the veggie one in that meal and I'm yours.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 24 Jan 2005, 22:25

You dare to mention MacSween's haggis on Portobello Online? Portobello - the Home of Haggis?

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 25 Jan 2005, 23:49

Had both Simon Howies haggis tonight and enjoyed both. Marya you must have got a duff one as the veggie one was lovely and very spicy,more so than the traditional I would say.

At work I had a wee taste of Findlays vegetarion variety and it was very tasty too.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 26 Jan 2005, 01:45

teddygirl wrote:Had both Simon Howies haggis tonight and enjoyed both. Marya you must have got a duff one as the veggie one was lovely and very spicy,more so than the traditional I would say.

At work I had a wee taste of Findlays vegetarion variety and it was very tasty too.

I make that 4 portions of Haggis you've had since 8pm on Saturday and I don't know what you were up to on Sunday and Monday? Are you a Haggicholic?

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 26 Jan 2005, 08:28

OOps looks like my secret is out

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 26 Jan 2005, 23:19

A couple of nights rest then it's going to be haggis lasagne.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 27 Jan 2005, 00:57

teddygirl wrote:A couple of nights rest then it's going to be haggis lasagne.

Actually you might just have something there TG...sounds tasty

could call it lashag

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 27 Jan 2005, 08:54

foxy wrote:could call it lashag

Foxy, did you say that deliberately to see how Porty responds?

I feel the urge to confess. I can't stand haggis. Shall I pack my bags now?

CatzVP · Post by **CatzVP** » 27 Jan 2005, 08:56

I missed Burns night......

I couldn't find a haggis

CatzVP · Post by **CatzVP** » 27 Jan 2005, 08:58

Bellybabe wrote:
I feel the urge to confess. I can't stand haggis. Shall I pack my bags now?

BB how could you possibly not like lamb lungs, oats and herbs wrapped in a stomach???? ARE YOU MAD WOMAN!!??

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 27 Jan 2005, 13:01

Bellybabe wrote:
foxy wrote:could call it lashag
Foxy, did you say that deliberately to see how Porty responds?

Certainly not BB...purely for my own amusement ...but I thought it was funny so I just thought I'd share it in POL fashion

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 27 Jan 2005, 14:53

foxy wrote:Actually you might just have something there TG...sounds tasty :Pcould call it lashag

Sounds like a winner to me!

dccairns · Post by **dccairns** » 27 Jan 2005, 20:27

Catz

Do you know that Findlay's do haggis online? Just e-mail haggis@btconnect.com

Apparently they send them all over the world and had a 'phone call from Afghanistan the other day asking for cooking instructions (don't know if was Bin Laden).

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 27 Jan 2005, 20:28

teddygirl wrote:A couple of nights rest then it's going to be haggis lasagne.

In this week's 'Believe it or not'.....I actually saw a recipe for this in one of the Sunday paper's magazines at the weekend

Some feature about 'alternative' Burns suppers.....I thought it looked quite good!!!

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 27 Jan 2005, 20:43

TG, I just bought the last 4 Simon Howies veggie haggis from Sainbury's. Jealous?

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