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[Catison]

I wonder if we can work this into a theory. I am English and adore onions

Sautéed onions are like candy.

[Dundonnell]

What ingredients are in haggis?   

Ah, well...this is where it gets a bit nasty

Traditionally, the heart, liver and lungs of a sheep, mixed with oatmeal, suet, spices, stock, and boiled in the sheep's stomach(although this last bit is seldom observed these days!). It has a softish, granular texture.

Actually...the more I think about it-MINUS the onions bit, it's not that bad

[karlhenning]

Traditionally, the heart, liver and lungs of a sheep, mixed with oatmeal, suet, spices, stock, and boiled in the sheep's stomach (although this last bit is seldom observed these days!)

The stomach is not eaten, then?

[Dundonnell]

The stomach is not eaten, then?

Depends. Many/most? of the brands of haggis which are sold in shops use artificial casings for the mixture but it is possible to get the haggis stuffed into the genuine stomach. That will cost you more though!

Now I am going off it again

[Novi]

Ah, well...this is where it gets a bit nasty

Traditionally, the heart, liver and lungs of a sheep, mixed with oatmeal, suet, spices, stock, and boiled in the sheep's stomach(although this last bit is seldom observed these days!). It has a softish, granular texture.

Actually...the more I think about it-MINUS the onions bit, it's not that bad

The vegetarian version tastes like a nut loaf. But I think vegetarian versions aren't quite the point of haggises at all .

[mahler10th]

Glasgow and Edinburgh(actually, Perth for 38 years now!) are united

For anyone interested (and I am), Perth is one of the most beautiful and significant cities in Scotland (but now declassified as a city, can't think why).  It has been my favourite place to go here in Scotland because of it's natural beauty, it's bevvy of historic sites and buildings, and the fine people there.  I have spent many great days in 'The Fair City' Perth...er...mostly eating and drinkng...and drinking...and some more drinking.
Anyone coming to Scotland should make Perth their first point of call.  Glad to hear that's where you're at Colin.

Apart from that...this is way off thread.  Newbies will be leaving in droves if they discover "Members who have left" is all about Haggis and Scotland...

[Dundonnell]

OT I know but many thanks to John for his entirely accurate description of the beautiful town which has been my home for almost four decades

[karlhenning]

It was a very different municipality reference in the Monty Python "Australian table-wines" bit.

Perth Pink is rightly praised as a peppermint-flavored Burgundy.

[Dundonnell]

Not a kangeroo in sight from my windows

[Wanderer]

I was trying to be helpful Tasos.

A good deed, Mike, surely. Perhaps they'd paid for ocean view accommodation? 

[Sarastro]

Isn't it childish to delete the account? It is just like banging the door or saying "hey guys, I leave. HEY, I'm leaving. I'm gone. Do you see it?? Do you???"

Some people love to be victims, I've noticed, they just love to be feel offended and scorned...and love to be consoled and reassured that those "offenders" are not worthy and etc. etc. etc...

When I lived in Russia I often heard that the English leave quietly and with dignity. Don't know how true it is, but certainly dignified, unlike deleting the profile.

[Catison]

Isn't it childish to delete the account? It is just like banging the door or saying "hey guys, I leave. HEY, I'm leaving. I'm gone. Do you see it?? Do you???"

Hi!  Welcome to the internet!

No, seriously, there are many reasons one might want to delete an account.  It is an easy way to completely remove contact with the site in one go.  But I can imagine it feels good to see people talk about you after you've left, or at least to think that they are.

[mahler10th]

Why delete your account when in a month or a few months you can see that you are recognised as a "veteran" - and when you reach that status, long time poster, tolerant, still here, still with much to say, why should one allow ones sensibilities to become upset about anything after reading, posting, arguing and praising over one thousand times?  Whatever comes, take it on the chin.
Having said that, don't slag me off or I will leave right now!!!

Sarastro:  When I lived in Russia I often heard that the English leave quietly and with dignity. Don't know how true it is, but certainly dignified, unlike deleting the profile.

Aye.  And the Scots too.  But then, we're closer to the Russians than the English.

[Lilas Pastia]

I just learned of Uffeviking (Lis') departure 

She will be back, but not as a moderator. You see, there is a life beyond the "reported posts". But the moderators don't have that luck. They have to read, answer and ponder every little bit of miserable crap that gets reported. And short of deleting her account there is nothing she can do about it if she wants to call it quits as moderator.

Come Back Little Sheba !!

[karlhenning]

Aye.  And the Scots too.  But then, we're closer to the Russians than the English.

Not if you don't like onion 

Where in English we say, An apple a day keeps the doctor away, the Russian proverb is, Onion cures seven ailments.

[Lilas Pastia]

What's wrong with onions and garlic? 

[karlhenning]

I suppose it is actually possible to live without onion soup . . . but is such a life worth living? 

[Kullervo]

More insanity: most Britons (afaik) don't like tomatoes either. 

[Bogey]

I suppose it is actually possible to live without onion soup . . . but is such a life worth living? 

Too close to call on that one.  Love the stuff, even when it is made poorly.

[knight66]

More insanity: most Britons (afaik) don't like tomatoes either. 

From what book of strange and unreliable facts does that come?

Yes, Lis will be back amongst us soon, so she will be more able to concentrate on writing about the Opera she loves.

Mike