Haggis!

Feek · 18-03-2008, 21:05

For ages I've been able to get McSweens from a local butcher but they stopped stocking it a while back and I've been reduced to munching on the Hall's Haggis that Tesco stock. It's not a particularly great haggis but it's kept me at least slightly satisfied.

But our local Tesco hasn't had any in stock since before Burns night. This is not good and I'm suffering severe withdrawal symptoms.

So today I ordered the following online *love the internet*

2 x Warrior - "Prepared in a natural casing, this is THE traditional haggis designed with the purist in mind. It is prepared in exactly the same way as the Chieftan and Sma'Chief alike but is simply smaller in size. Weighing just 500 grams it will serve up to 2 people as a main course or 4 as a starter. Delivered in a 'Cook-In bag'."

1 x Smoked Monarch - "Game haggis made from the finest Highland Venison from Her Majesty The Queen's Balmoral Estates. Prepared in a natural casing, this haggis has a rich flavour all of its own. Weighing 500grams, it will serve up to 2 people as a main course or 4 as a starter."

Both from McKean's of Scotland

I'm all excited now and looking forward to some decent haggis after such a long time!

Burble · 18-03-2008, 21:08

Yummy, I've not had haggis for ages!

I did manage to get a sly haggis supper in when I was Aberdoom for a wedding in October last year.

Mark · 18-03-2008, 21:12

I've never had Haggis.

Maybe I should research places to slot in a Haggis supper while in Edinburgh in June.

Blackstar · 18-03-2008, 21:56

If you'd asked

Mark, you don't research places to get a haggis supper, you stumble into a chippie and slur your order and ask for sauce if you are brave enough. You will get the same thing everywhere, haggis with chips.

I love haggis and cheese toasties.

Garp · 18-03-2008, 22:01

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Originally Posted by Mark

I've never had Haggis.

Maybe I should research places to slot in a Haggis supper while in Edinburgh in June.

some B&Bs do a Scottish Breakfast, which seems to be an English breakfast + Haggis as best as I can tell

Stan_Lite · 18-03-2008, 22:04

You'll have to let me know how they are Feek. All I can get down here is Halls haggis from Tescos too and although it satisfies the urges, it's far from ideal. A decent online source would be excellent.

Tak · 18-03-2008, 22:19

I'm sorry but I giggled at the fact that the vegetarian one is called the Jessie

Blackstar · 18-03-2008, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garp

some B&Bs do a Scottish Breakfast, which seems to be an English breakfast + Haggis as best as I can tell

And black pudding and square sausage.

Blackstar · 18-03-2008, 22:45

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Originally Posted by Lozza

get a mock chop while your at it!

KING RIB!! OM NOM NOM NOM

(I'm not even sure it comes from all one animal)

lostkat · 18-03-2008, 22:46

Hmmmm, I think I've found a niche in the market. Seriously considering starting up a Haggis farm to Supply the Mids and South with top quality, fresh, prime Haggis. Free range of course!!

18-03-2008, 21:05	#1
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Haggis! For ages I've been able to get McSweens from a local butcher but they stopped stocking it a while back and I've been reduced to munching on the Hall's Haggis that Tesco stock. It's not a particularly great haggis but it's kept me at least slightly satisfied. But our local Tesco hasn't had any in stock since before Burns night. This is not good and I'm suffering severe withdrawal symptoms. So today I ordered the following online love the internet 2 x Warrior - "Prepared in a natural casing, this is THE traditional haggis designed with the purist in mind. It is prepared in exactly the same way as the Chieftan and Sma'Chief alike but is simply smaller in size. Weighing just 500 grams it will serve up to 2 people as a main course or 4 as a starter. Delivered in a 'Cook-In bag'." 1 x Smoked Monarch - "Game haggis made from the finest Highland Venison from Her Majesty The Queen's Balmoral Estates. Prepared in a natural casing, this haggis has a rich flavour all of its own. Weighing 500grams, it will serve up to 2 people as a main course or 4 as a starter." Both from McKean's of Scotland I'm all excited now and looking forward to some decent haggis after such a long time! __________________

18-03-2008, 21:56	#4
Blackstar Ambassador of Awesome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edinburger Posts: 3,676	If you'd asked Mark, you don't research places to get a haggis supper, you stumble into a chippie and slur your order and ask for sauce if you are brave enough. You will get the same thing everywhere, haggis with chips. I love haggis and cheese toasties. __________________ Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen

18-03-2008, 22:04	#6
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	You'll have to let me know how they are Feek. All I can get down here is Halls haggis from Tescos too and although it satisfies the urges, it's far from ideal. A decent online source would be excellent. __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

18-03-2008, 22:19	#7
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	I'm sorry but I giggled at the fact that the vegetarian one is called the Jessie __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

18-03-2008, 22:46	#10
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Hmmmm, I think I've found a niche in the market. Seriously considering starting up a Haggis farm to Supply the Mids and South with top quality, fresh, prime Haggis. Free range of course!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

18-03-2008, 21:08	#2
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Yummy, I've not had haggis for ages! I did manage to get a sly haggis supper in when I was Aberdoom for a wedding in October last year.

18-03-2008, 21:12	#3
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I've never had Haggis. Maybe I should research places to slot in a Haggis supper while in Edinburgh in June.