Yes! I linked to Kawamoto, but ABC does a very decent job of putting out grab and go musubi. I would not hate it if I found a gas station or corner store here that did them. Read more

Raw, steel cut.  Read more

Oof, that’s a bummer. I guess maybe next time don’t ask for “table for four, under Cadwaladr, King of Gwynedd” and see if you get different treatment?   Read more

Fun fact, they rerouted that street through where the grease traps were.  Read more

Tell it to get its own poet laureate. That’s what seemed to do the trick here. Read more

This is good Read more

Ok, but then my pitch is “want to make haggis, Americans? GFY.” Needs must.  Read more

Scottish-CANADIAN, dear reader.  Read more

On one hand, you’re right, on the other, we’re pretty lucky I had Scotch in the house at all. I keep a couple bottles for guests, but I’m a bourbon/rye drinker.  Read more

I’m more on the side of glad that it’s delicious and hoping people try it. The mythology around it isn’t helping get more people under the tent. Lungs are the only part you can’t get here (for human consumption, at least), because of USDA health concerns about blood/phlegm being inhaled during slaughter. Read more

The taster is an excellent idea Read more

“Sheepish.” You just couldn’t resist, could you? Read more

Totally get it. The excess of side dishes was my hedge against people not liking it. A thankfully unnecessary step.  Read more

Not if I want to bathe in 12 bags of them.  Read more

Head cheese is definitely on my pitch list for some time in the future. Read more

Then ... it wouldn’t be haggis? I could get some Skittles while I’m there, though. Ok, you’ve sold me.  Read more

There are some pretty solid Scottish pubs in your larger cities. Duke of Perth here in Chicago comes to mind. I guess generally speaking, you don’t see a lot of UK representation in standalone non-Pub dining. Read more

Heading over this spring. Can’t wait. Read more

People also seem to think you eat the stomach. Which, no.  Read more

FIFTY NINE DOLLARS! I really want to try these now, though.  Read more