They say that's why it has to be washed down with whiskey. A more recent event at the Highland Games around the US, along with the more traditional Scottish events, is a "haggis toss." Throwing a whole haggis for distance. Maybe that gives them an excuse not to have to cook and eat it. Nancy ------- I was never lost, but I was bewildered once for three days. --Daniel Boone On Jan 14, 2007, at 3:19 PM, Melinda Skinner wrote: > I have to tell you that haggis is pretty foul smelling, too. > My Scottish husband smuggled a couple of them into the US decades > ago and, when he cooked them, I had to leave the house. Worse than > chitlins, kidney stew, or stinky cheese! > > -- > Melinda C. P. Skinner > Writer and Wonderer > > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html