Beyond the haggis
I've only celebrated Burns Night once, and I don't think that's unusual for Scots. And yes, I am one.
Don't get me wrong, I think Rabbie deserves all accolades going. And I like the 'Address to a Haggis' - so fanciful...
'Fair fa' your honest sonsie face
Great chieftain o' the puddin' race'
(It continues for eight verses so I'll leave it there.)
And I don't mind haggis (vegetarian version if you're offering), but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat it. Thanks to Visit Scotland therefore, who saved me a journey, and provided me with something slightly more enticing: chocolate with haggis spices. No, not chocolate with haggis pieces - as I first read the label - but an entirely different and harmonious blend of dark chocolate and cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice and black pepper, made by Coco of Edinburgh.
Talking of harmony, I heard a fascinating programme on Radio 4 recently (sadly unavailable to hear online), which featured Rabbie's favourite songs, such as 'My Love is like a Red, Red Rose' - but also a very amusing one entitled 'Nine Inch Will Please a Lady', which means exactly what you think!
But if you are in the mood for a feast, here's our Burns Night supper menu.
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