Tag: scotland
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September 04, 2008 08:35 PM EDT --
I'll freely admit that big cities are foreign to me no matter what country I'm in. I'm most comfortable . . . more
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December 18, 2007 09:06 AM EST --
This is the traditional Scots way to cook Scotch eggs. If sausagemeat is difficult to obtain, just buy some British style sausages, and take them out of the casings!
I have made these as . . . more
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January 12, 2008 02:30 AM EST --
I was reading an article about jello that got me thinking. Yes, I remember hearing somewhere what jello was made of, but there must be a small part of our brain that bins some things we hear so we can . . . more
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September 04, 2008 11:13 PM EDT --
My Heart is in the Highlands sounds a bit cliche, but when you look at these pictures, you'll understand why I could go back there and spend weeks, months, or years... Enjoy! . . . more
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October 07, 2008 06:16 AM EDT --
There are probably as many family recipes for this soup as there are Scots! Here's mine.
350g red split lentils
3 tablespoons vegetable/sunflower oil
A smoked ham hock or . . . more
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June 07, 2007 01:24 PM EDT --
Few people are ambivalent about Scotland's traditional dish. And those who like haggis, like it alot. So when Pizza Express began looking for ways to regionalize its menus throughout Britain, . . . more
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June 11, 2007 02:00 AM EDT --
MINISTERS want to revamp Tartan Week events in the United States amid fears that the yearly celebration is losing momentum. They want more events to be scheduled throughout the year which focus on the . . . more
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March 25, 2007 09:23 PM EDT --
You don't travel to Scotland for the weather; rich history, friendly people, castles, the art scene in Glasgow, beautiful countryside, and fine whiskey, these are all very good reasons to visit Scotland, . . . more
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January 09, 2008 11:30 AM EST --
We had storm force winds here in Central Scotland last night .It started late afternoon and went on all through the night , I hardly slept as I could hear the wind and the rain batter on the windows , . . . more
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February 04, 2008 07:35 AM EST --
Traditionally, in the UK, the last Tuesday before Lent starts on Ash Wednesday is known as Shrove Tuesday or PANCAKE DAY. Often pancake races are held in various towns, villages and . . . more
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August 26, 2008 11:25 AM EDT --
Scotland's romantic, breathtaking castles are some of the most lovely in the world. Today, I'd like to give you a peek at some of my favorites.
Glengorm Castle, on the Island . . . more
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May 30, 2007 05:52 PM EDT --
The LARGEST Scottish Games that I have attended is at the Caledonian Games of San Francisco. The FARTHEST Scottish Games from California that I have attenced is Aboyne, Scottland.
How about . . . more
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January 11, 2008 05:39 AM EST --
This treat is loved by children (of all ages!) - and although it does not use a traditional shortbread recipe, it is available in bakery shops all over Scotland. I think every child . . . more
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June 02, 2008 06:19 AM EDT --
I was taking a break from the difficult reading I've been doing about the Chinese Cultural Revolution... whew.
This book is light fantasy. It was SO much fun. The tension builds and builds - this . . . more
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June 07, 2007 09:02 AM EDT --
It is interesting that many overseas visitors often see Scotland as a place of bagpipes, highland dancers, tartan, shortbread, men in kilts (personally, I think Mel Gibson and Braveheart . . . more
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June 05, 2007 07:56 PM EDT --
A flock of red sheep have been entertaining motorist driving past a business park in West Lothian. Andrew Jack said, "It was a messy job and took awhile, but they look fantastic. . . . more
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December 17, 2007 07:35 PM EST --
One of the things I enjoy doing with poetry is illustrating it. Most of the time I use my own artwork. It's a shame not to do that when artwork is one of my talents. I like "Of Castles" . . . more
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August 21, 2008 08:41 PM EDT --
We took our summer vacation in Scotland last year and found that our journey opened a door to a whole new way of thinking about the world. I've made a photo essay of some of my favorite Scottish doors . . . more
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March 12, 2007 09:48 PM EDT --
Whenever people are just beginning their own genealogy, they always hope to find they are connected to someone famous. When I began my own genealogy quest, I just hoped to find out more about my most recent . . . more
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December 18, 2007 08:53 AM EST --
Known in France as bouche de noel. I am making one tonight to serve tomorrow when I have a group of friends coming for afternoon tea.
Chocolate yule log
30g/1oz plain flour
30g /1oz . . . more
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