What are some of the basic differences between Scottish and American cooking?

[SherbrookeJacobite]

Originally Posted by Polwarth

OOOH, Ahm reportin you, Celyn... You mentioned 'hur that cannae be mentioned'..... Thur wull be penances to be done....

I think I had as many girls with Italian names in my class as we Scottish (with nae ither lineage) girls - names like D'Agostina, D'Angelo, Risi, Valvona, Crolla etc

Shhhhh - you'll keep upsetting this Scottish-American man...

Why can't you mention her name?
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[Polwarth]

AAARGHHHHH - Mammy, SJ mentioned 'hur that cannae be mentioned'...

I'm away for a long lie doon in a dark room.

[SherbrookeJacobite]

I shant do it again !

[Polwarth]

In the 'other place' we had a member (from Canada, strangely enough) who wanted us to agree that 'she that cannae be mentioned' was a good singer.. After we all recovered from the state of panic and shock that such a suggestion caused..... it was agreed that 'she that cannae be mentioned' wouldn't be mentioned (if you see what I mean!)

[Lithgae]

Originally Posted by Celyn

When I was younger, it seemed almost axiomatic that ice-cream cafés, chip shops, and IIRC gents' barbershops were run by people of Italian family background. And that tradition remains, though a bit less strongly.

We love 'oor Tallies'!
There was an interesting programme on TV recently about this... and also about the Poles that emigrated here during the war.

[SherbrookeJacobite]

Originally Posted by Polwarth

In the 'other place' we had a member (from Canada, strangely enough) who wanted us to agree that 'she that cannae be mentioned' was a good singer.. After we all recovered from the state of panic and shock that such a suggestion caused..... it was agreed that 'she that cannae be mentioned' wouldn't be mentioned (if you see what I mean!)

Now I understand. I can't recall what she sounds like - so I can't comment on her talent. Sad story though. Her name shall never pass my lips, er... fingers again.

Only a true Scot would feel such deep emotional trauma at such a thing. I do hope with time and therapy you can get over the pain that my inconsiderate and senseless typing has wrought.

[Polwarth]

Weel, I am not going to lie about this SJ - the trauma is far-reaching and long-lasting. But, being a brave Scottish housewife, I WILL be made stronger by this trauma...

I thank you for your consideration in this matter