Ever had haggis?

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

I never have. I'm curious.

[Blue-Jay]

1. Sure. Good stuff.

I like a little hot sauce on it.

[AllegroRondo]

2. Yes, quite tasty actually.

once you get over the idea of what it actually is.

[youthere]

3. Nope..I think just the name puts people off..HAGissssss..

If they wanted more people to eat it they should probably have given it a more appetizing name like "super delectable melt-in-your-mouth tasty goodness" or something like that.

[Richard Steele]

21. It's not the NAME that's kept me away, believe me.

[northzax]

4. no, luckily

but I did get crabs at Joe's once.

ok, fine, I have had Haggis, but it cleared up with some decent IV antibiotics

[Jokerman]

5. Once, but the penicillin cleared it right up. n/t

[hellbound-liberal]

25. I dry off thouroughly after I get out of the shower and that has kept me from having it.

[grace0418]

6. Yep, it was fine. It was like a cross between meatloaf and pate.

I've had better things in my life, but I've also had much, much, much worse.

[BOSSHOG]

7. We lived in Scotland in the 60's

My parents were friends with the gamekeeper of the local Shire (County) The lady could make an incredible Haggis dinner. Like other entrees, when fixed right it can be great. Also a homemade recipe for Scottish Broth is probably the best soup I have ever tasted.

[auntAgonist]

9. care to share you "Scotch Broth" recipe?

I used to make some from memory having watched my grandmother make it but it's been years since I've made any.

I'd really appreciate a good recipe if you wouldn't mind sharing.


thanks!

aA
:hi:

[BOSSHOG]

10. I'd love to

if I had it. It vanished after my Step Mom died 18 years ago. Lots of veggies and some sort of pasta or rice. Very rich broth. My buddies would come to the house, not to see me, but to eat my StepMom's cooking.

I checked on google and found this:

http://www.rampantscotland.com/recipes/blrecipe_broth.htm

I hope you come up with a good batch. God, Scotland is(was) such an incredibly beautiful country. always got fish and chips wrapped in newspaper and soaked with vinegar on Fridays.

[auntAgonist]

8. born and raised in Scotland, and I really like haggis

an acquired taste I supposed. Served with mashed 'neeps (turnips), it's a good meal. Sticks to your ribs.

:)

aA
:hi:

[BOSSHOG]

11. Love the neeps!

God those folks could put together a spread of food. My Dad would go hunting with the game keeper (north of Dundee) and after they were finished they'd come home, with a mess of Pheasant, Uncork a bottle of Scotch and throw away the cork. I, of course, had a kilt.

[Poiuyt]

17. Kilts! Is it true?

[sarge43]

27. What's your clan, Boss?

Mine's Grant.

[RebelOne]

12. Yes, I had it in Scotland. It was quite tasty.

I'm a vegetarian now, so would not eat it again.

[Xithras]

13. The trick is to not think about it.

It's kind of like Calamari, Sushi, and other "ethnic" foods. People tend to react to the thought of what is is, and never give it a try. If they go into the meal thinking it's going to be disgusting, the taste buds will find something different to latch onto, and it will be disgusting. If you go into the meal expecting it to taste good, it probably will (unless it does genuinely taste bad).

That said, there are still a few foods I won't eat, primarily those involving brains, eyeballs, or tongues. Haggis is good though. A little strange to look at, but as long as it's prepared correctly it's fine. Kind of like a veggie heavy meatloaf. It's not a delicacy and isn't something I'd order at a restaurant, but I would have no qualms with eating it if it were placed in front of me. It tastes fine.

[sarge43]

14. When made properly, it's delicious.

If you can eat ham and eggs first thing in the morning, haggis shouldn't be a problem.

[edbermac]

15. Ever had Haggard?

:rofl:

[Dulcinea]

16. Yes.

It reminded me of corned beef hash. Do they still make corned beef hash?

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

18. No.

But Tony Bourdain has made me want to try.

[Deja Q]

19. Nope and I'll stay with human beings, thanks all the same...

:rofl:

[Liberal Dose]

20. I'm not sure. Where does he live? Can you describe him for me?

:D :hi:

[Dukkha]

22. Git yur haggis, right here!

Chopped heart n' lungs, boiled in a wee sheep's stomach! Tastes as good as it sounds! Good for what ails ya...ugh!

[undeterred]

23. Yes but I never told anyone.

[jane_pippin]

24. Yep. Tastes like spicy meatloaf

[xmas74]

26. Yep.

I know lots of people who like it. Most of them are my family members.

I hated it and I used to gag myself every time they made me eat it. Then again, I was seven years old. Maybe my view isn't the most positive.