It's been 208 years since Scotland's greatest and most famous poet walked in his beloved birthplace of Alloway, Ayrshire.
But time is no barrier to the greatness of Robert Burns' work.
Our best-loved bard's memory will live on forever and, as I'm sure you're all aware, a celebration of his memory is just around the corner.
Yes January 25th is, as always, the date to commemorate Robert Burns by tucking into a Burns Supper.
Celebrated for over 200 years now, Burns Supper is as much a part of Scottish culture as the kilt and thistle.
The ritual was started by close friends of Burns in the years after his death in 1796 and has strengthened throughout the years to the extent that Burns Supper is now an annual event in homes across the world.
As we all know Burns Supper means an evening meal consisting of haggis, neeps and tatties, but it may not always occur to people to try their own hand at haggis-making.
And don't worry yourself - there's no need to get your hands dirty skinning sheep from your nearest farm, all the meat ingredients are available in any good butcher's shop.
Bon Appetit!
Traditional Haggis will require:
1 sheep's pluck (stomach bag)
2lb dry oatmeal
1lb suet
1lb lamb's liver
2 ½ cups stock
1 large chopped onion
½ tsp. cayenne pepper, Jamaica pepper and salt
Boil liver and parboil the onion, then mince them together. Lightly brown the oatmeal. Mix all ingredients together. Fill the sheep's pluck with the mixture pressing it down to remove all the air, and sew up securely. Prick the haggis in several places so that it does not burst. Place haggis in boiling water and boil slowly for 4-5 hours. Serves approximately 12.
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Our best-loved bard's memory will live on forever and, as I'm sure you're all aware, a celebration of his memory is just around the corner.
Yes January 25th is, as always, the date to commemorate Robert Burns by tucking into a Burns Supper.
Celebrated for over 200 years now, Burns Supper is as much a part of Scottish culture as the kilt and thistle.
The ritual was started by close friends of Burns in the years after his death in 1796 and has strengthened throughout the years to the extent that Burns Supper is now an annual event in homes across the world.
As we all know Burns Supper means an evening meal consisting of haggis, neeps and tatties, but it may not always occur to people to try their own hand at haggis-making.
And don't worry yourself - there's no need to get your hands dirty skinning sheep from your nearest farm, all the meat ingredients are available in any good butcher's shop.
Bon Appetit!
Traditional Haggis will require:
1 sheep's pluck (stomach bag)
