I tried haggis while in Scotland, and I quite like it! I would recommend it to my friends, but they’d have to travel to UK to find any. Hmmm, there’s another trip to be considered.
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Someone’s got a couple of “Reduced to Clear” tins. 
I’ve had genuine Scottish Haggis a couple of times, just didn’t fancy eating the skin. And proper Black pudding.
And their mince pies
Minced Mutton.
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A shadow of the real thing 
Can’t beat neeps and tatties in a wee Glaswegian pub 
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The first time I had haggis was in a restaurant in Dingwall, Scotland enroute to a B&B in Strathpeffer, Scotland. Sorry to say, my first experience with haggis did not turn out well. We went on to stay 2 weeks in in a B&B in Strathpeffer ,Scotland, who on our last night served a traditional Scottish Tea which featured haggis, and it was quite delicious. I brought this up with our hostess, and she explained her haggis was made with a goose berry sauce, it was quite nice to say the least. Haggis is primarily a Scottish dish and is not commonly found in Ireland (except Dublin), except maybe on Burns Night (January 25th).
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Sprouts and broccoli
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Humm, mmmmmm! Brussel sprouts and broccoli are two of my favorites foods.
I even pass up ice cream occasionally and have broccoli with butter and pepper for a nighttime snack.
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Things like Sprouts and Broccoli I like with lashing of cheese sauce.
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Yeah, Sprouts and Broccoli two of my favourite veggies too.
We used to celebrate the New Year at this hotel in Scarborough and on the menu of the six course banquet was Tatties and neeps. It was delicious!
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Truth be told I have never tried Brussel Sprouts. I tell myself I will not like them so why even try? 
As a child, my Grandmother, who raised me, would boil broccoli until the cows came home. That experience put me off for decades.
As I have matured I have come to realise that cooked properly, broccoli is edible.
I especially use it in stir fries and soups (pureed)
An interesting point (at least to me), there are many foods I hated as a child, but grew to love later in life (squash in particular), never hurts to try. Brussels sprouts are especially rich in vitamin K and vitamin C. Vitamin K is necessary for blood clotting and bone health, while vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps promote iron absorption and is involved in tissue repair and immune function. Brussels sprouts are also high in fiber, potassium, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin A. Their high fiber content helps support regularity and gut health.
Getting vitamins through food is generally more beneficial than through supplements for several reasons:
Bioavailability: Nutrients from food are often more bioavailable, meaning your body can absorb and utilize them more effectively.
Whole-Body Benefits: Consuming food provides not only vitamins but also fiber, fats, and other beneficial compounds that enhance nutrient absorption and overall health.
Lower Health Risks: Studies show that diets rich in whole foods correlate with lower risks of mortality compared to those relying solely on supplements.
Personalized Needs: While supplements can be necessary for specific deficiencies or conditions, focusing on a balanced diet is essential for long-term health.
In summary, incorporating a variety of colorful, whole foods into your diet is the most effective way to ensure adequate nutrient intake and support overall health.
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Brussel sprouts are great but they MUSTN’T be over cooked!
Sorry for shouting but it’s something I get very emotional about! 
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Brussel sprouts are “nostalgic” for me, we can often find them in supermarkets during the winter season, I buy them every now and then. I didn’t eat hardly any veggies as a youngster but I’ve always liked sprouts.
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I have mentioned before I don’t eat vegetables especially any green ones (except peas).
When my kids were young I used to buy green veggies for them even though I didn’t eat them myself, I once bought Brussel sprouts but they got a universal thumbs down. Whereas my daughter loved Broccolli, she used to eat it all first.
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When it comes to veggies, which are often underestimated, unlike meats and carbohydrate foods, it’s necessary to have a little imagination and look around for recipes to make them taste better. 
I feel sorry for those sprouts being squashed that way @d00d, but they do look tasty! 
Very true. Broccoli is made a lot better by under cooking in boiling water or steaming then flash fried in sesame oil with sesame seeds. Whole new veg. Sprouts are also best under-cooked and with either small bits of bacon added or chestnuts added.
Greens are very important to your health. Better than fruit. This week I am mainly eating green beans, fennel and chicory.
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I like black pudding but you don’t see it much now. .I used to, years ago, when I was a child, have it for breakfast with egg & bacon.
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I do that with potatoes: little ones, boil them in their skins, flatten, then grill them.
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We like the Portuguese Black Sausage, boiled, sliced, fried.
Haven’t see those big slices of Black Pudding since I lived in Edinburgh in the 70s.
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