Today is St Andrew's day when you can expect a fair few haggis to be piped in to the dining rooms of Scottish homes around the globe. You don't have to be Scottish or master the bag pipes, you can just download a piece from i-tunes to create the authenticity and atmosphere through your in-house entertainment system and enjoy the occasion in real tartan fashion.
I'm not Scottish but my husband and children to a greater or lesser extent are and on a grey misty driech November night this is super comfort food and does more good than just sticking to your ribs. My husband's tourist version recipe for haggis; "Haggis Waldorf" which is the perfect starter and a great introduction to the haggis novice. He often make this for Burn's night when we emphasize on the drinking the Whiskey and reciting poetry as opposed to the eating. For more traditional Scottish recipes go with Gordon Ramsay's robust style recipes starting the feast with Bawd Bree a rich rabbit soup followed by Howtodie, a roast stuffed chicken full of goodies served with Chappit Tatties and for pudding Apple Frushie with Whiskey Cream. As for diet requirements, I assure you can get by on yogurt and muesli bars until Wednesday next week...
