The Flowers of the Forest

The Macsween Haggis Bible is a perfect companion to any Scottish kitchen. Small and compact in size. Measuring 4.5"(118mm) x 6.25"(158mm). 'As entertaining as it is thought-provoking' – Neil Drysdale Scotland’s National dish is the source of endless jokes and horror stories, yet continues to provoke curiosity around the world. With an ancient history and an eight-verse tribute penned by Robert Burns, haggis is a Scottish cultural icon. So how did it come to acquire its bad boy image and earn such mixed reviews, ranging from the devotion of its fans to the deep revulsion of the uninitiated? In this informative and light-hearted book, Jo Macsween of the famous family of Edinburgh haggis makers, expertly guides you through the myths and magic to a new realm of haggis appreciation that transcends neeps, tatties and Burns Night. Featuring fifty mouth-watering recipes, Jo rewrites the rules and demonstrates that haggis is a versatile ingredient that can be savoured at all times of day and throughout the year. She even dares to challenge the long-standing association of haggis with whisky, and recommends a new coterie of drinking companions.

The Scottish Food Bible is a perfect companion to any Scottish kitchen. Small and compact in size. Measuring 4.5"(118mm) x 6.25"(158mm). Scottish produce is celebrated the world over. The demand for game, for example, far exceeds what can be supplied, and Scottish cheeses surpass many from mainland Europe. In this book Claire Macdonald celebrates the very best of home-grown ingredients – from oatmeal, dairy produce, meat and fish, fruit and vegetables and even whisky – in 60 imaginative recipes for starters, main course and puddings, as well as for sauces, dressings, baking and other treats. Recipes include: Grilled goat’s cheese on stir-fried beetroot with orange and Balsamic vinegar Chocolate oatmeal biscuits Iced honey and whisky creams Herb crepes with smoked salmon, crème fraiche and diced cucumber Steam-baked cod with lentils, coriander and lime Venison fillet with green peppercorn, ginger and port sauce

This little Glasgow joke book is filled with 100 great one liners. Perfect pocket size to take with you anywhere. • Fuctifano – polite response when the Glaswegian can’t answer a question • Dentist settles wee wummin in chair and asks: “Comfy?” “Govan,” she replies • Don’t mess with Glasgow people. They are temperamental. Half temper and half mental • Edinburgh and Glasgow – the difference, when a gun goes off in Edinburgh its one o’clock • A fart is your arse applauding • Three Weegies went to a fancy dress party dressed as a giant sandwich. They managed to get home in wan piece • What do you call an illegitimate Glasgow insect – a wee fly bastard