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Neeps and Tatties: Lorraine Harrison on Scotland’s Traditional Burns Night Fare

by Lorraine Harrison “Neep” is the Scots term for the rutabaga, the root vegetable known as swede in Britain. Neeps and tatties (dialect for mashed potatoes) are the traditional accompaniment to haggis, served on Burns Night (January 25). Recipes vary, but butter and a little spice such as nutmeg or powdered ginger are common additions.…

As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast: A Potted History of Vegetables by Lorraine Harrison First, let me say that I’m a huge fan of Lorraine Harrison. I believe I have all of her books. She is a fantastic garden writer, and I can’t tell you how lovely it is to sit down on a…