January 22, 2024

#NipClub celebrates Burns Night Jan. 25, 2024


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We join with our Scottish #Nipclub pals to Burns Night, a celebration of Scottish poet Robert Burns and his contribution to Scottish culture.  It is held on January 25th, the date of his birthday in 1759.

It's a night to wear tartans, listen to and play bagpipes & fiddles; sing traditional folk songs and recite Burns' poems (including Auld Lang Syne, a Burns poem set to music).


A highlight of the evening is the Burns Supper.  It may be formal or informal, with the "star" of the evening being haggis, a meal of minced sheep's heart, liver & lungs, mixed with onion, oatmeal, suet and spices.  Haggis is traditionally bound in the sheep's stomach for cooking.   The haggis is served with tatties (potatoes) and neeps (turnips).  The meal is often accompanied by fine domestic whiskey. 

In a formal setting or where bagpipes are at hand, the haggis is brought in with much fanfare.  After a tribute & toast to the haggis, it is opened and guests dig in.


@SquirtTheCat is ready to pipe in the guests



Selkirk grace


Address to the Haggis


@thenascarkitty addresses the haggis

while chef @kconlon1 looks on



Angel @Adorabully Badge opens the Haggis

 

Drinks & Noms


Selection of Scotch Whiskey

Blackberry & Sage Highland Fling

Robert Burns cocktail
2 Oz. Scotch Whisky
1 Oz. Drambuie
3/4 Oz. Sweet Vermouth
1 Dash of Peychaud's Bitters


Tennent's Lager

Haggis, tatties & neeps

Aberdeen Angus Steak & Fries

Kedgeree
 cooked, flaked fish, rice, parsley, hard-boiled eggs, curry powder, butter or cream

Fish & Chips

Cranachan dessert  

Clootie Pudding

Tipsy Laird Trifle

Scottish Shortbread cookies

 2024 Nipclub calendar HERE


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