14th October 11, 08:19 AM
Wife and I got hooked on the Hamish Macbeth BBC TV series, so we decided to check out the books by MC Beaton. We really enjoy listening to the books on audio in the car. Mostly on our way to Highland...
28th September 11, 10:13 PM
All I can say is, I feel very sorry for you that don't appreciate the produce of Scotland known as whisky and for you that are not in a position to be able to purchase and enjoy some of the finer...
4th September 11, 07:11 AM
It is very disturbing to see a headline of your own demise- Robert (Bob) McKenzie
I hope that my friends say such nice things about me when I do pass on.
28th January 11, 08:39 AM
Are butteries the same thing as rowies ?
25th January 11, 12:27 PM
very interesting . admitedly, I am a shortbread purist, but I may have to give this a try.
Thanks for sharing :D
1st December 10, 01:29 PM
I would suggest that you ask yourself this question.. If I were female wearing a skirt,should I wear underwear?
Now, if you are the manager of the business and someone accidentally flashes...
22nd November 10, 07:59 PM
Sorry if you were offended. Did not mean to step on anyone's toes. All of my wife's family came from Scotland and were pretty adamant about how shortbread is made. It is simple, few ingredients, very...
21st November 10, 11:19 AM
I think the variations have more to do with lack of formal education rather than intentional changes.
My name is McKenzie, and I was told that all "Mac"s coming through Ellis Island had the "a"...
20th November 10, 03:34 PM
Most definitely agree with PaulHenry. Shortbread must not kneaded. I live in Arizona and recognizing that room temperature in Aberdeen is very different than room temp in Phoenix, I strive to keep...
19th November 10, 08:51 PM
My mother-in-law also taught me how to make mince and tatties. It makes my wife smile !
19th November 10, 08:48 PM
From my Aberdonian mother-in-law
4 cups of flour
1 cup of sugar
1 pound of butter
1 pinch of salt
mix just enough to blend the ingredients, too much mixing makes it tough. push out onto a cookie...
11th November 10, 09:22 PM
10th November 10, 08:26 PM
I just finished a very good book by Tim Newark titled " Highlander The history of the legendary Highland soldier".. It gives very good detail how the regiments began and how they eventually...
24th October 10, 10:25 AM
23rd October 10, 11:04 PM
Can anyone help with a phonetic pronunciation of "cuidich n righ " ??? and Tulach ard ??