Another new kilt question

[Jerry]

I thought I had seen all of the "kilt questions" discussed before on this forum, but I got one today which I haven't seen anyone else post about before. I was standing in line at the Scottish foods booth when a lady behind me said, " excuse me sir." I turned around expecting a question about my kilt, but instead she asked me the difference between a "bridie" and some other Scottish dish on the menu. I told here that Iknew what a "birdie was" but I'd never seen a "bridie". To which she replied, "I'm sorry, I saw that you were wearing a kilt and I thought you would know all about those things" I guess now, I'm going to have to get a Scottish cookbook and study up on the different dishes.

[flyv65]

I thought a bridie was a meat pie, not unlike an empanada. Then again, I have no connection to Hispanic culture beyond where I live so I may have botched the comparison as well as the description...

Bryan...just tell her to get the Scotch eggs... :-)

[Troy]

I don't know if any of you others have copped this question...

The former lead singer of my band got asked the following when kilted at a gig:

"So, what school did you go to?" (Referring, of course, to the fact that lots of girls' school uniforms include tartan skirts)

The guy who asked was having a very good-hearted chuckle and he meant the comment as an ice-breaker rather than a full-on jibe. My mate saw the funny side of it and ended up having a beer with the guy.

Regards,

troy

[bubba]

He should have answered "Reform"

[Troy]

He should have answered "Reform"

Actually, in his case it would have been quite appropriate!

'Hard Knocks' would probably have done the trick too!

[Wompet]

I could honestly reply "Edinboro ...................... University of Pennsylvania."
Pack rat that I am, I probably still have that student ID five years after getting my Master's ... I think I'll go take a look.

[starbkjrus]

...snip... I guess now, I'm going to have to get a Scottish cookbook and study up on the different dishes.

Hmmmmm. 99 ways to disguise haggis at the dinner table? Could be interesting...

[GlassMan]

I thought a bridie was a meat pie, not unlike an empanada. Then again, I have no connection to Hispanic culture beyond where I live so I may have botched the comparison as well as the description...

Since I have no idea what a bridie is, I can't say whether the comparison is correct, but an empanada usually means a circular piece of dough that has been stuffed, folded in half and then the edges curled and sealed before backing.

Most of the Central Americans stuff it with meat and some veggies, but in Northern Mexico and Texas your more likely to find it stuffed with fruit preserves or some other sweat treat and dusted with sugar!

I like the desert variety myself.

[macwilkin]

The Bridie is a meat pie; sometimes you will see them called "Forfar Bridies", because it was believed that they originated there. Similar to a Cornish pastie, and designed for a similar purpose -- to allow miners, farm workers, etc. to eat lunch on "the go".

Very tasty, I might add! ;)

Cheers,

Todd

[davedove]

Okay, so not only do all kilt wearers have to play the bagpipes and have a thorough knowledge of Scottish history, but now they have to be experts on Scottish cuisine!