EP 11: "Burns Suppers and Haggis" with Rosalind Erskine from The Scotsman
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Do Scottish people actually like haggis? Or is it just another Deep Fried Mars Bar - a sort of tourism trick to get attention? We asked an expert, Rosalind Erskine. She's the Food and Drink Editor at the Scotsman, one of Scotland's national newspapers, and the host of Scran, a podcast all about Scottish food. We covered: The prevalence of haggis consumption in ScotlandThe various types of haggis availableThe occasion necessary to consume haggisThen we moved on to a quiz - asking Rosalind the five quickfire questions she asks her guests. But, before all that, Eamon provided a quick 101 on Burns Suppers. Have thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Scottish on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or contact us at 63percentscottish.com. Music by RomanSenykMusic from Pixabay.
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