Haggis Research Paper

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For the Love of Haggis The first time I attended the Scottish Highland Games was in summer 2003. It was in Enumclaw Washington, a compact and windy town about twenty-five miles northwest of Mt. Rainier. It turned out to be an unnaturally warm and clear day and standing in line sweating, I already knew it was going to be an unusual day. The people caught my attention immediately, there were infants, elderly and every age in between. Many of them were wearing kilts, long, short, utilitarian, traditional, and in both formal or informal styles. The traditional was by far my favorite, clan tartan made of colorful wool in many different hues, perfectly pleated and worn with a matching sash, long knee socks, and sporran. I had no idea what a sporran was until that day, they are simply put, a small leather or fur pouch. I was pleasantly surprised, later that day, when I got to touch a swatch of tartan that it was not as scratchy as I thought it would be, some were even silky to the touch. Music is the heart of any festival, and if you love all types of music as I do, this celebration …show more content…
There is the typical American fare, such as hamburgers, hotdogs, and fries. Then there are some amazing and unusual treats, like scones that melt in your mouth. Meat pies and shepherds pie are traditionally found at these gatherings and are very hearty and filling. The one thing that was on my to-do list, was to try haggis. If you have never heard of the savory pudding, let me try to explain a bit about it. It was most likely created by hunters or very thrifty wives not wanting to waste any part of the animal. It is frequently the lungs, liver and other parts of a lamb, with fillers such as onion and oatmeal. It is put into a lamb's stomach, or an artificial casing before cooking. I won't lie, it is an ugly dish, but the flavor was surprisingly nutty and very meaty. I highly recommend it for the