across the pond
and
north a bit
january 25th
is a big deal
burn's night
as it is known
is in deference
to a favored scottish poet
robert burns
revelry is compulsory
and so is
haggis
words are read
songs are sung
and
haggis is served
prepared haggis is difficult to find
this year
i set out to make my own version
true to the spirit
however
its authenticity
can be called to question
not for the weak of stomach
nor
those with a flair for the dramatic
my version is
haggis-lite
using more readily available ingredients
and
served in a less traditional fashion
to learn more about burn's night supper
haggis
for the uninitiated
haggis is lovely as an appetizer
place a nice heap in a phyllo or pastry cup
and
top with mashed potatoes
