2.
-As the ice age receded, the first hunter-gatherers came
to Scotland. They hunted deer from the land and seals
from the sea. Archaeological evidence shows that the
people also ate fruits and nuts, scallops and other
shellfish.
-The upper classes enjoyed hunting during the day and
feasting by night. The Vikings also introduced the idea
of smoking food and this is still commonly done in
Scotland where one of the most popular traditional
foods is Arbroath Smokies (smoked haddock).
The History of Scottish
Food.
4.
-In Medieval Scotland сommon foods included oat
breads, porridge, stews and pottage. Those who lived
close to the sea also had fish in their diets. Honey was
used to sweeten food and some people kept cows for
milk and chickens for eggs.
Mary, Queen of Scots brought an entourage of French
staff who are considered responsible for revolutionising Scots
cooking and for some of Scotland's unique food
terminology.
- The potato first arrived in Scotland in the late
sixteenth century and quickly became a staple in the
diet of its people.
5. Haggis.
- a savoury pudding
containing sheep's pluck
(heart, liver and lungs);
minced with
onion, oatmeal, suet, spice
s, and salt and
traditionally encased in
the animal's stomach.
-On 25th January each
year Scotland
commemorates its
greatest poet, Robert
Burns.
Traditional Scottish
Food/Drinks.
6.
Cullen skink.
-A thick Scottish soup
made of smoked
haddock, potatoes and
onions.
- is often served as a starter
at formal Scottish dinners.
Cullen skink is widely
served as a part of an
everyday dish across the
North East of Scotland.
7.
Stovies
-the dish always contains
potatoes
and, variously, onion, leftover
roast beef, corned beef, mince or
other meat.
- are made by many households
for St Andrew's Day (30th
November) and for New Year
8.
Traditional
Desserts.
Clootie dumpling.
-A traditional dessert pudding
is made with flour,
breadcrumbs,
dried fruit, suet, sugar and
spice with some milk
to bind it, and sometimes golden
syrup.
Cranachan
-is a traditional Scottish dessert. In modern
times it is usually made from a mixture of
whipped cream, whisky, honey (preferably
heather honey), and fresh raspberries, with
toasted oatmeal soaked overnight in a little
whisky.
10. Scottish people like eating at home
They are considered to like sweets very much.
Scottish people always argue about whiskey and the
difference in the sorts of this drink
Modern situation.
