The Macsween Haggis Bible - Softcover

Macsween, Jo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1780271050 ISBN 13: 9781780271057

Publisher: Birlinn Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

Scotland's National dish is the source of endless jokes and horror stories, yet continues to provoke curiosity around the world. With an ancient history and an eight-verse tribute penned by Robert Burns, haggis is a Scottish cultural icon. So how did it come to acquire its bad boy image and earn such mixed reviews, ranging from the devotion of its fans to the deep revulsion of the uninitiated? In this informative and light-hearted book, Jo Macsween of the famous family of Edinburgh haggis makers, expertly guides you through the myths and magic to a new realm of haggis appreciation that transcends neeps, tatties and Burns Night. Featuring fifty mouth-watering recipes, Jo rewrites the rules and demonstrates that haggis is a versatile ingredient that can be savoured at all times of day and throughout the year. She even dares to challenge the long-standing association of haggis with whisky, and recommends a new coterie of drinking companions.

About this title

About the Author:

Jo Macsween Is A Haggis Aficionado, Food Lover And Blogger. She Grew Up Doing Her Homework In The Offices Of Her Family's Butcher's Shop, Inhaling The Wonderful Aroma Of Freshly Steamed Haggis. Eventually Joining The Business In 1992, She Is The Driving Force Behind The Evolution Of Macsween Of Edinburgh Into A National Brand Synonymous With Haggis-Making Excellence. Jo Continues To Be A Passionate And Enthusiastic Ambassador For Haggis, Introducing A New Generation To The Virtues Of This Much Maligned Dish.

Bob Dewar was born in Edinburgh and was first published nationally when he was sixteen. As well as books for Black and White, Birlinn and Oxford University Press, his work has appeared in The Scottish Field and Holyrood magazine and The Scotch Malt Whisky newsletter. He has had exhibitions in Edinburgh and Italy, and for fifteen years did political and social commentary for The Scotsman. He is married to novelist Isla Dewar and has a son, and a golden retriever.

Review:

As entertaining as it is thought-provoking (Neil Drysdale)

As entertaining as it is thought-provoking' - Neil Drysdale

About this edition

• Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1780271050
• ISBN 13: 9781780271057
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112
• Illustrator: Dewar Bob